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Feature Stories
Pittsburgh teens with disabilities help shape more accessible healthcare
July 6, 2026 | Source: 90.5 WESA
During a mock appointment to a UPMC adolescent health clinic, a group of Pittsburgh teens stood in as patients. They were actually there as accessibility experts as they are also people living with disabilities. The group, called the Health Ambassadors, is a special initiative of Friendship Circle — a global advocacy nonprofit with an outpost in Pittsburgh since 2006. The ambassadors are teens who participate in The Beacon, Friendship Circle’s emotional wellness center. Earlier this year, the Health Ambassadors received a grant from the FISA Foundation, a grantmaking organization that supports nonprofits in Southwestern Pennsylvania…
Making the World Cup Accessible — From the Inside
July 8, 2026 | Source: The Silicon Valley Voice
Mad Men fans might remember a line from that show, “Create the job you want and be the one to fill it.” You could say that’s the motto of FIFA Accessibility Coordinator Natalie Gross, who has devoted much of her career to developing a new discipline of making accessible to people with disabilities things that most people take for granted — specifically, sports events. She got into this profession – you might say created this profession – out of her own experience as a blind person. “When I graduated from college, there wasn’t a lot of opportunity for people with disabilities,” Gross said…
Designer’s accessibility sticker encourages communities to rethink who automatic doors serve
July 6, 2026 | Source: Rapid Growth
A blue sticker placed on an automatic door button is helping spark a larger conversation about accessibility, inclusion and who public spaces are designed to serve. Designer Aidan Van Doren traces the project to a question raised years ago during a presentation at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University: Why do accessibility door buttons represent only one type of user when they benefit so many people? “These door buttons should represent all the people that they service,” Van Doren says. “When we design a world for people with disabilities, we design that world for all people.”…
National News (U.S.)
State commission to allocate thousands to boost Kern County’s wheelchair accessibility
July 3, 2026 | Source: KGET
The California Public Utilities Commission will distribute millions of dollars in funding to make local transit systems more accessible — and Kern County will be receiving a slice of the money. The state agency approved more than $15.4 million in grant funding from the Transportation Network Company’s Access for All Program to help expand and improve wheelchair-accessible transportation services throughout the state. The funding will be awarded to the counties during the 2026-2027 fiscal year…
More students with disabilities learning in general education classrooms
July 6, 2026 | Source: K-12 Dive
The number of students with disabilities spending some of their school day in general education classrooms steadily increased over the past decade, driven by a rise in students who spend at least 80% of their time learning alongside their peers without disabilities, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Between the 2012-13 and 2023-24 school years, the portion of students with disabilities in general education classes for much of their day increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia…
What customer service loses when it fails on accessibility for deaf customers
July 6, 2026 | Source: CX Dive
Deaf and hard of hearing people are often an afterthought when companies design customer experience workflows, and those companies are leaving money on the table, according to Greg Pollock, division president of CSD Access at Communication Service for the Deaf. There are 11.5 million deaf and hard of hearing customers in the U.S., according to CSD data. These shoppers represent $175 billion in discretionary spending. However, their customer service experience hasn’t changed much in decades…
The Velomont bike trail is getting more accessible — one turn at a time
July 6, 2026 | Source: Vermont Public
Mountain bike enthusiasts have been working for years on an ambitious 485-mile multi-use trail known as the Velomont that will span the length of Vermont. When finished, the collaborative project will knit together existing trail networks, connect 27 communities, and include 30 new huts and five downtown hostels for overnight stays. New trail construction is finally ramping up after years spent on permits, plans and public input. And organizers say they’re focused on ensuring the Velomont is accessible for everyone…
New law aims to improve accessibility at movie theaters in Virginia
July 7, 2026 | Source: WRIC
New options are here at movie theaters across Virginia. That’s because a new state law that went into effect on July 1 now requires most movie theaters to provide showings with open captions. “My hope is that this makes, you know, like I said, the simple pleasure of life accessible for everyone, not just the deaf and the hard of hearing, but also think about seniors who may benefit from this, veterans who have hearing loss associated with their service,” said Delegate Phil Hernandez (D-Norfolk), who helped write the new law.”…
Are Retailers Doing Enough To Serve the Needs and Desires of Shoppers Facing Disabilities?
July 7, 2026 | Source: Retail Wire
Retailers have, over the years, improved their operations to make things easier (and more attractive) for U.S. consumers facing disabilities to shop with them. Historically speaking, as Fable noted, in 1984 Jane Snowball — an elderly woman with mobility concerns — was able to place the first-ever online order, including eggs, corn flakes, and margarine. Now, in a recent research paper produced by Disability:IN in conjunction with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), the topic of how retailers might better serve the needs and desires of American consumers with disabilities was thoroughly examined…
Seattle Transit Measure Amendment Prioritizes Accessibility Improvements
July 8, 2026 | Source: The Seattle Medium
A proposed amendment to Seattle’s 2026 Transit Measure would expand funding for accessibility and safety improvements at transit stops, sidewalks and pedestrian connections, with supporters saying the changes would make public transportation more accessible for people with disabilities, older adults and others who rely on transit. The amendment, introduced by Seattle City Councilmember Debora Juarez, was presented Monday during a meeting of the City Council’s Select Committee on the Seattle Transportation Benefit District as councilmembers continue reviewing the proposed renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure before it goes before voters this fall…
WHO calls for urgent action as new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050
July 8, 2026 | Source: World Health Organization
Watchdog warns of risks to patients as private equity’s stake in US healthcare grows
July 6, 2026 | Source: The Guardian
Millions of people are facing physical, emotional and financial toll of cancer, a disease that claims more than 26 000 lives every day, according to a report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). With an estimated 20.6 million new cases and close to 10 million deaths annually, cancer remains the second leading cause of death globally, after cardiovascular disease. Reversing this trend will require a fundamental shift towards a people-centred approach that responds to the health needs and lived experiences of affected people and communities. Without urgent action, annual cancer cases are projected to rise to nearly 35 million by 2050…
From the legislature to sports arenas to websites, NC weighs accessibility upgrades
July 9, 2026 | Source: North Carolina Health News
Two decades ago, lobbyist Julia Adams started out at the North Carolina General Assembly as an advocate for people with disabilities. Adams, herself, alternates between using a wheelchair and crutches to get to lawmakers’ offices and committee meetings. In those days, it was a real challenge in the legislative building, which was completed in 1963. “Really, that building was built before any of the [Americans with Disabilities Act] standards, and it can be very complex to navigate,” said Adams, who remembered only a few people with disabilities trying to access the building back then. “I think it was just me, and one staffer and one liaison” from a state agency…
Mapping Disabled Americans’ Access to Democracy
July 9, 2026 | Source: Center for American Progress
“Voting is supposed to be a private, independent process, and when I couldn’t enter the building or had to complete my ballot from my vehicle, I felt that independence slip away,” shared Hope R., a disabled voter from Mississippi.1 Hope’s story echoes around the country: Disabled Americans have long faced barriers to exercising their right to vote. In fact, they were more than three times as likely as voters without disabilities to report difficulty casting a ballot in the 2022 election. A wave of restrictive voting laws and regulations proposed or enacted in recent years has only exacerbated these barriers to voting…
Most California senators supported this ADA lawsuit bill. It died anyway
July 9, 2026 | Source: CalMatters
For years, state Sen. Roger Niello has attempted to address what he sees as a persistent issue: predatory law firms and their disabled clients suing swaths of small businesses for disability access violations. It started when he heard about Scott Johnson, a quadriplegic man in his district who filed thousands of lawsuits against small businesses in Northern California, enriching himself in the process. Since then, Niello, a Republican from Fair Oaks who also helps run his family’s group of auto dealerships, has been pushing for change…
Advocates work to improve accessibility amid housing crisis
July 9, 2026 | Source: WXXI
Disability rights activist Luticha Doucette calls the lack of accessible housing in Rochester a dire situation. “When I did some research last year, I only found 15 available units,” she said. Fewer than 5% of homes in the United States have basic accessibility features, according to a 2022 Harvard University study. Accessible homes have features like zero step entries, wider doorways, and other modifications to allow people with disabilities or limited mobility to live independently…
Jack Fact — Autism diagnoses have risen dramatically over time: about 1 in 31 eight-year-old children (3.2 percent) were identified with autism in 2022 surveillance data, up from 1 in 36 in 2020 and just 1 in 150 when the CDC first began tracking it among children born in the early 1990s.
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International News
Accessibility in Cinema Case Study: Expanding the Screen
July 3, 2026 | Source: Independent Cinema Office- UK
Around 25% of the UK population has a disability of some kind – a huge audience for whom accessibility is essential. When I started working as the cinema programmer for the Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham, major efforts were in process to make the venue as a whole more accessible, while the cinema programme struggled to keep up and make meaningful interventions. After Film Hub Midlands approached us about working on a project to boost cinema audiences for independent cinema in Birmingham, I knew that the focus needed to be on accessibility…
German Inclusion Law Tightens: Companies Face New Duty to Provide “Reasonable Accommodations”
July 4, 2026 | Source: Ad-hoc-news- Germany
Germany’s federal government has advanced a sweeping overhaul of the Act on Equality for People with Disabilities (BGG), introducing a ban on discrimination by private companies for the first time. Rather than prescribing rigid technical standards, the reform obliges employers to take “appropriate accommodations” — a flexible benchmark that shifts the burden onto businesses to prove they have acted. A strengthened system of conciliation bodies will handle complaints, and affected individuals gain enforceable legal claims…
Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’
July 5, 2026 | Source: The Guardian- UK and Safer Highways
Investing in the UK transport network to make it fully accessible to disabled passengers could boost the economy by £176bn by helping millions more people into work, according to a report. Making the economic case for an inclusive transport network, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) said the current system was inaccessible to almost a quarter of the working-age population. Highlighting a lack of lifts and ramps at stations, large gaps on platforms, and a lack of tactile paving and sensory-friendly environment, IMechE said people were being shut out of work, education and everyday life…
Delhi High Court Asks ZEE to Make ZEE5 Accessible for Persons with Disabilities
July 6, 2026 | Source: SCC Online- India
In a writ petition seeking directions to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) to make its OTT platform, ZEE5, fully accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Standard IS 17802:2022 (Part 1: Requirements and Part 2: Conformance) for accessibility of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products and services, a Single Judge Bench of Dr Swarana Kanta Sharma, J. directed expeditious steps to ensure that the platform complies with the prescribed accessibility standards…
When photography becomes accessible to everyone
July 6, 2026 | Source: Hindu- India
“Take 10-15 pictures of the same subject. The tree or the lake will not move; [you must] move yourself,” Partho Bhowmick, founder of Blind with Camera, instructed a group of 40 visually impaired individuals at the immersive photography workshop, “The Art of Seeing Differently”, conducted by The Accessibility Research Centre (ARC), IIT Madras, on Friday. The workshop was all about how photography is not just the creation of a visual product. “It is a form of self-expression where persons who are visually impaired can take pictures using non-visual senses and cognitive skills,” he adds…
This festival makes accessibility a priority instead of an afterthought
July 6, 2026 | Source: CBC- Canada
On a warm Saturday evening in June in downtown Toronto, advocates, allies and artists who are shaping the disability community came together to celebrate accessibility and inclusion in a tangible way. AccessFest is a free festival that celebrates accessibility, and as a blind concertgoer it’s a unique opportunity to witness artists with disabilities being represented on a main stage. The 2026 lineup included headliners X Ambassadors and ASL performer Julian Ortiz, as well as Haviah Mighty and Renforshort…
Saskatchewan group advocates for accessibility — starting in their neighbourhood – Regina
July 6, 2026 | Source: Global News- Canada
Hamilton to change accessible intersection infrastructure, despite opposition from advisory group
July 9, 2026 | Source: CBC- Canada
Barrier Free Saskatchewan is a group that wants to see better accessibility in the city. Group member Rodney Sawa is one of the residents hoping to bring attention to the Demarco and Second Avenue area after concerns were been raised about the sidewalk and road conditions, including severe cracks in the roads, unevenness and drainage concerns. These concerns have been brought to the City of Regina’s attention for years, but nothing has been done to fix the situation. Sawa and fellow group member Terri Sleeva are both people with disabilities and have encountered many issues getting around the city…
What does it take for beauty to be accessible?
July 7, 2026 | Source: Vogue- Singapore
The beauty sphere is full of surprises—and if there’s one thing all beauty fiends can agree on, it’s the fact that there is always so much to discover. Formulations may excite us, but the packaging of something can really make us want it. Every so often, a new release pushes the boundaries of what we are already familiar with—and sparks debate in the process. When Rare Beauty first launched, its bulbous packaging became a topic of contention, until it was revealed to be designed with accessibility in mind. Having been diagnosed with lupus and arthritis, the tactile elements and soft-matte finish of Selena Gomez’s products helps her use them without too much strain…
Why Researchers With Disabilities Are Pivotal to Research on Disabilities
July 7, 2026 | Source: The Wire- India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
While 68% of South Asia’s population uses the internet, as per the World Bank’s statistics, nuanced data for people with disabilities remains limited. Research by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) in low and middle-income countries shows a significant disparity in mobile phone ownership; however, a lack of disability-disaggregated data hinders targeted insights into the use of assistive technologies. The ‘Accessibility, Language and Tech for the People’ (ALT), a research-in-action initiative at Whose Knowledge?, aims to increase engagement and improve online experience for persons with visual impairments, both as users and producers of digital knowledge…
Two-thirds of disabled people feel poorly represented by the UK Government
July 7, 2026 | Source: Learning Disability Today- UK
One in three (34%) disabled people do not feel they belong in their communities, and two-thirds feel unrepresented by the Government, according to a new report published by the Belonging Forum to mark Disability Pride Month. The UK study found that nearly half (48%) of disabled LGBT+ people often feel lonely, compared with a quarter (25%) of non-disabled people, with disabled women considerably more likely than disabled men to experience loneliness frequently (42% versus 29%). There was also lower wellbeing, greater concerns about safety and weaker feelings of representation, all of which make it harder to connect with communities…
Transport accessibility infrastructure rework needed to bring 2.8M disabled people in to work
July 7, 2026 | Source: New Civil Engineer- UK
A report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has laid out how making the UK’s public transport network genuinely accessible could bring 2.8M additional disabled people into work. The report outlines the economic case for deploying large scale accessibility upgrades to unlock tens of billions of pounds of economic value. IMechE’s analysis calculates a “direct transport‑linked gain” of roughly half that sum, on the basis that nearly 50% of disabled professionals have declined jobs because of transport barriers…
Campaigner who calls out store’s access invited in
July 7, 2026 | Source: BBC- UK
A disability campaigner who called out a department store’s lack of accessibility hopes meaningful change will come from speaking up. Rebecca Scollay, 30, uses a wheelchair because of fatigue and pain caused by chronic health conditions. Posting about accessibility in Norwich on social media, she highlighted difficulties she had faced in the city’s branch of John Lewis – and was surprised when she was then invited to the shop to share her experiences with staff. She said she wished more shops had “the humility to reach out”. A John Lewis spokesman said it wanted to make every customer’s visit easier…
Railways bill must ensure accessibility becomes a reality, disabled peers tell minister
July 9, 2026 | Source: Disability News Service- UK
Disabled peers have called on the government to ensure that an accessible rail system becomes a reality through its new railways bill, with no sign yet that ministers will listen to calls for a greater focus on accessibility and disability rights. Rail minister Lord Hendy told the Lords this week that the bill would set up a new public body – Great British Railways (GBR) – to “get to grips with the mess, mismanagement and misery that so many rail users have experienced for years” and to act as the “directing mind for the railway”…
Accessibility Blogs, Information, and Videos
- Disability Policy Foundry
- Please stop making everything clickable- A11y explained
- The July, 2026 Newsletter- The Glaucoma Foundation
- The state of accessibility in GNOME- Thom Holwerda
- Good accessibility is just good design – Arts Professional
- Accessibility is for everyone – Quad Cities Business Journal
- The Power of Inclusive Design- Nandita Gupta- TEDxUofW
- How to fund accessible home renovations in Canada- MoneySense
- Accessibility is the first-class interface for AI agents- Navya Agarwal
- A Purple Parade profile amplifies my disability advocacy- Shalom Lim
- The misguided European Accessibility Act just turned 1- Preety Kumar
- Dear Disability Diary- An open call for new writing- Disability Debrief
- Accessibility-led design is good packaging design- PKN Packaging News
- Innovation Track: Where The Future Of Accessibility Comes To Life- CSUN
- Making accessibility “more than a checkbox” – The American Institute of Architects
- Human Variability Is The Philosophy Behind Accessibility 2.0- Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes
- Expanding the Meaning of Accessibility: Designing for Assisted Care in Public- ArchDaily
- Josh Loebner of VML: “Accessibility and Inclusion Is an Invitation, Not a Checkbox”- produ
- 5 Ways QA Helps Ensure EdTech Accessibility And Performance- Dzmitry Lubneuski, Forbes
- Disability Pride Month celebrates inclusion, equal rights and accessibility: Learn more here- WTRF
- Meet the Robots Mapping Sidewalks to Improve Accessibility for People With Disabilities- KFDM (YouTube)
- Making Pride Accessible: Six queer artists reflect on performing with Long COVID- The Sick Times
- Retailer websites ‘locking out disabled shoppers’ with basic accessibility fails, audit finds- The Grocer
- Who Owns Accessibility — The Client Writing the HTML, or the Browser Rendering It?- Aparna Pasi
- Oh, it’s happening to me- Ageism, ableism and adaptation, with Ashton Applewhite- Peter Torres Fremlin
- Google Docs makes accessible links easier: A small feature with big accessibility benefits- Thomas Logan
- Privacy, Safety and Accessibility: How Campus Rec Locker Rooms Are Evolving- Campus Rec Magazine
- Study Highlights Digital Accessibility Challenges Facing Parish and Town Councils- Society of Local Council Clerks
- Don’t Miss M-Enabling Summit 2026- International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), a Division of G3ict (YouTube)
- ISTELive 26: Accessible by Design: How K–12 Districts Are Building AI and UDL Into Every Classroom- EdTech Magazine
- National Renter Survey Reveals Significant Unmet Accessibility Needs in Rental Housing- National Low Income Housing Coalition and PDF
- Reporter’s Notebook: The disability rights protest that changed every bus ride- Joseph Shapiro, Don Gonyea, Adam Raney, and Linah Mohammad, NPR
- Improving knowledge accessibility and communication at AIDR- Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub – Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
- 1.91 Million Assists: Good News With a Catch- More disabled people are travelling by train in the UK than ever. That is worth celebrating. It is also exactly why the future must be level boarding- Christiane Link
Federally Speaking
- FCC to Consider Accessibility Item at July 22 Open Meeting
- U.S. Access Board Meeting on July 29 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM (ET)
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month- U.S. Department of Labor
- HHS Rule Requiring Acquisition of Accessible Medical Equipment- AHCA/NCAL
- FCC Announces Agenda for Technology Transition Workshop on July 15-16, 2026
- Text – H.R.9539 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): Online Accessibility Act- Congress.gov
- Nominations for FCC Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility- All nominations need to be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 7, 2026
- Commentary: The Administration’s Flawed and Misleading Claims About Medicaid Work Requirements- Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health
Higher Education Blogs and Information
- Course Design as an Act of Care – Faculty Focus
- Hearing and Accessibility at the Reuter Center- UNC Asheville
- A Legal Road Map for AI Adoption on Campus- Inside Higher Ed
- College Students Are Testing at the Level of 10-Year-Olds- Futurism
- Options for PDF Accessibility and Management – Accessibility at the UW
- New PDF Accessibility Lab workshops – Webguide- Boise State University
- New Werth gift expands accessible testing environments- Virginia Tech News
- Mount Allison awarded accessibility grant from Rick Hansen Foundation – CHMA
- SUNY ESF Strengthens Leadership in Accessibility with $10,000 SUNY Grant- SUNY ESF
- UAH Mission Accessible: Celebrating 36 years of the ADA- The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- $150K Settlement as to Community College “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility” Requirements for Teaching- Reason Magazine
Legal Blogs and Information
- Legal Update: June 2026- Ken Nakata
- Digital Accessibility can get you sued- Dennis Deacon
- More than 2 dozen businesses in St. Joseph sued for alleged noncompliance with ADA- KMBC
- Accessibility Standards Bill creates opportunity for more accessible New Zealand- New Zealand Doctor
- Inside the 2026 Midyear Numbers: The ADA continues to be the ONLY true enforcement around- Jason Taylor
- Laws Passed Advancing Education, Accessibility And Rehabilitation During 114th General Assembly- Chattanoogan
Accessibility Announcements
- Poll: Addressing Industry Accessibility
- Establishing an Accessible New Zealand for everyone
- Partnership promotes, expands accessibility in Bozeman
- AARP grant will fund accessibility project at Newark parks
- 5 Brooklyn Subway Stations Set For Accessibility Upgrades
- Niagara Parks begins consultations for 2027-31 accessibility plan
- County Celebrates and Reaffirms Commitment to Disability Pride
- Parish Accessibility Fund opens to support more inclusive churches
- One Week Left: Help Shape the Future of Disability Services in Texas
- Vispero appoints Indian American tech executive Sid Gaitonde as CEO
- Park City earns accessibility verified designation from Wheel the World
- Overture Center earns award from Kennedy Center for accessibility work
- Museum Launches New Accessible Content for Fashion and Feather Exhibition
- Pharr Marks 36th Anniversary of ADA with State Proclamation and Accessibility Drive
- Deadline Extended to July 21: Apply for the HHSC Policy Council for Children and Families
- Clare Libraries Welcomes €88.5k Investment to Enhance Accessibility, Inclusion and Digital Services
- Public Information Meeting Regarding Accessible Pedestrian Signal Upgrades in Southern Connecticut
- Rokid Partners with Louis Braille Campus to Advance Accessibility Through Smart Glasses Innovations
- From AI for Accessibility to Hologram Classrooms: Meet the Winners of Rajasthan’s Biggest AI Pitch-a-Thon
- Councilmember Juarez proposes key safety and accessibility amendment to 2026 Seattle Transit Measure renewal
- Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $30 Million Senior Affordable Housing Community in Broome County
Accessibility Products and Services
- Bluffton seniors could qualify for free accessible ramps
- PHX Highlights Accessibility for Disability Pride Month
- Target’s Focus on Inclusive Design and Guest Experience
- State Park Events Highlight Accessibility, Dunes and More
- Italy museum designed for blind, visually impaired visitors
- An overview of the accessibility of Ebooks published in 2025
- Sailing group makes ‘Dream’ voyages possible for people with disabilities
- Luke 5 Adventures facilitates wilderness accessibility for people with disabilities
- Sight Savers America gifts vision aids to local children and adults in San Angelo
- InnoCaption: Making Phone Calls More Accessible for People with Hearing Loss
- Florida’s longest disability-accessible zipline opens at Zip at Haile Quarry in Newberry
- New Jersey launches State House accessibility guides ahead of America’s 250th celebration
- Milton-Freewater based foundation launches national trail accessibility pilot project at Jubilee Lake
- Traverse Tall Ship Company Reaffirms Commitment to Accessibility with Certified Autism Cente Renewal
- New in Edge for developers – Style layout gaps, improve keyboard accessibility and migrate your PWA to a new origin
Accessibility Forums, Tips, and Gaming
- How ES Gaming makes video games accessible for all (Video)
- Xbox Layoffs “Heavily Impact” The Accessibility Team, Too
- Xbox Hits Reset Button, Laying Off Thousands and Dropping Game Studios
- You can control your entire iPhone without touching the screen. Built for accessibility (YouTube)
- Xbox layoffs hit accessibility leadership, calling into question Microsoft’s continued commit
AI Employment and Legal Trends
- Your AI Glossary: 56 Terms Everyone Should Know- CNET
- A Legal Road Map for AI Adoption on Campus- Inside Higher Ed
- AI Agents Reshape Website Content Requirements- Let’s Data Science
- AI Is Turbocharging Bosses’ Efforts to Spy on Their Workers- Truthout
- Can You Refuse To Use AI At Work Because Of Your Religion?- Forbes
- AI tools are putting HR leaders at personal legal risk- Human Resources Director
- The growing role of privacy-first design in AI-powered platforms- The AI Journal
- With Older Workers Struggling in the Job Market, Hiring Systems Require a Refresh- The HR Digest
- My boss is forcing me to use AI to do my job, which I’ve been doing fine for 30 years. Can I just retire early instead?- MSN
- Why Colorado replaced its AI discrimination law with a transparency requirement that the feds might challenge anyway- The Conversation
Accessibility Statements
- Casper
- Artlogic
- Ottawa Hospital
- Manhattan University
- Congressman Clay Fuller
- Hawaii Tourism Authority
- British Library Blogs Archive
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
- Hawaii Dept of Health/Developmental Disabilities Division
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