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Feature Stories
Way We Were: Accessibility has long been important to Park City
July 22, 2026 | Source: Park Record and KPCWHow accessible is Oak Ridge to the disabled? Town halls scheduled
July 23, 2026 | Source: Oak Ridger Approximately 612,000 adults in Utah today experience a disability, a statistic that is roughly 27%, or one in four adults in the state, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 36 years ago on July 26, 1990, Park City has made several contributions over the years in making accessibility and inclusion part of everyday life. “In its purest form, accessibility is a system in place that provides an equitable experience for all users,” notes a piece from the University of Utah’s Housing and Residential Education program…How We Spent Our Family Vacation in Boston: One Wheelchair, Three Kids, and Four Days
July 21, 2026 | Source: Condé Nast Traveler For Jenn Allen, the writer behind a travel blog for families with disabilities—Wonders Within Reach—a family trip to Boston was a no-brainer. The city has a reputation for accessible transit systems and smartly designed central streets which would make it easier for her younger son, Jaden who uses a wheelchair, to explore. The family had recently visited Nashville where Jenn partnered with Old Town Trolley and the experience had been exceptional due to their accessible trolleys which had been smooth for five-year-old Jaden to use…National News (U.S.)
New Study Highlights the Growing Economic Power of the U.S. Disability Consumer Market
July 17, 2026 | Source: Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School A new study co-authored by Carr-Ryan Fellow Reid Jewett Smith offers compelling new evidence that the disability community represents one of the nation’s fastest-growing consumer markets—and a significant opportunity for businesses, policymakers, and investors. Released in partnership with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and Disability:IN, The Purchasing Power of Working-Age Adults with Disabilities estimates that working-age Americans with disabilities now hold $675 billion in disposable income, including $107 billion in discretionary income available after taxes and essential expenses…Minnesota Uses Accessibility to Improve Maps’ Communication
July 17, 2026 | Source: Government Technology Governments are developing maps to share information on a variety of topics with the public, but there are necessary considerations to ensure these digital products are accessible for all users. State and local governments are required by federal law to make digital products — including maps —usable for people with disabilities by April 2027 or April 2028 depending on population size. But they face litigation risks today if they are noncompliant. The state of Minnesota has been focused on the accessibility of its online products and content for years. In 2019, Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) announced a significant effort to make maps accessible…Making Unemployment Insurance Accessible for People With Disabilities
July 17, 2026 | Source: National Employment Law Project July is Disability Pride Month, and this year we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Today, people with disabilities are unemployed at more than twice the rate of people with no disability—8.9 percent compared to 4.1 percent. It should be our goal to eliminate that discrepancy. Until we do, ensuring that the unemployment system is functional and accessible for everyone is twice as important. Like all people who are unemployed, people with disabilities who are unemployed want to work and are actively seeking a job…New Mexico Disability Community Urges Further State Protections Amid Federal Uncertainty
July 18, 2026 | Source: The Good Men Project New Mexico has done a lot to support the disability community, but further legislation is needed, especially with a federal administration that has shown interest in rolling back some landmark protections, advocates say. As Disability Pride Month gets underway, the community social worker Kaity Ellis calls “the largest minority group” is looking to the future while reflecting on the past. People with disabilities make up more than 27% of the U.S. adult population, according to the National Institutes of Health…Darline Graham’s career centered disability. Now she could help shape national policy.
July 20, 2026 | Source: The 19th Unlike her late brother Lindsey, whose political career spanned 33 years, Darline Graham has never run for or held elected office — until she was appointed to serve the remainder of the U.S. senator’s term this week. Instead, she has worked in vocational rehabilitation, publicly funded programs that help people with disabilities overcome barriers to employment. Due to her lack of political experience, it is difficult to know what her priorities will be between now and January 2027, when Lindsey Graham’s term ends, or if she wins the race to succeed him…Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult
July 20, 2026 | Source: The Conversation Megan (not her real name) had always taken pride in her ability to meet someone once and remember their name. Then came a breast cancer diagnosis in her 40s, chemotherapy, and the brain fog that followed. She struggled to focus. She couldn’t remember names, or where she placed her keys or phone. Long, wordy instructions were a nightmare. More than two decades after her diagnosis, Megan still labors with memory issues. She says the inability to remember names seems “abnormal,” and she feels as if she is “somehow lesser.”…Students With Disabilities Are Spending More Time in Mainstream Classrooms
July 21, 2026 | Source: The 74 States have made steady progress including students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms, an independent federal report finds, but lawmakers and advocates worry that headway will be lost as federal special education offices move from the Department of Education to Health and Human Services. Released this month, the Government Accountability Office report shows the number of students with disabilities spending much of their days in general education classrooms grew by 25% between 2012 and 2024…The Roxie Celebrates the 36th Anniversary of the ADA
July 21, 2026 | Source: KQED On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities Act into law, declaring: “Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down.” The law had been hard-fought, with disability rights activists working for more than a decade to get it passed. An important core group of those activists, including Judy Heumann and Ed Roberts, were based in the Bay Area, and had proved to be an unstoppable force. Thirteen years earlier, they led more than 100 disability rights protesters in a 26-day occupation of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare inside San Francisco’s Federal Building…Some Missourians demand Department of Revenue create permanent disability accommodations
July 21, 2026 | Source: ABC17NEWS The Missouri State ID Access Coalition is demanding that the Missouri Department of Revenue provide public disability accommodations. The coalition sent a letter to the DOR director in May asking for ADA accommodations on the department’s website, over the phone and in person at licensing offices throughout the state. The coalition is made up of 22 organizations, including CoMo Mobile Aid Collective, Empower Missouri and Services for Independent Living. About a month before the coalition sent its demands, the Department of Justice extended the deadline for state and local governments to bring websites and apps to standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.Vermont is not educating students with disabilities up to federal standards
July 22, 2026 Source VTDigger Vermont is not complying with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, according to a U.S. Department of Education assessment, and is at risk of losing millions in federal funding if it doesn’t correct course. The Education Department in its assessment said Vermont “needs intervention” to come into compliance with the law — a worse status than the state had received in recent years. Vermont was one of four states that last week received that rating, joining New York, Maine and New Mexico. States that receive a “needs intervention” rating for three consecutive years may lose a portion of annual funding…Netflix Making Kids’ Shows More Accessible
July 22, 2026 | Source: Disability Scoop and IndieWire Through a new arrangement, Netflix will make hundreds of hours of programing for kids and families more accessible to those with disabilities. Starting this week, the streaming service will add overlays with Deaf performers interpreting in American Sign Language to 73 titles. The collection includes television shows and movies ranging from “The Magic School Bus Rides Again,” to “Pokémon Horizons” and “Pinocchio.” “At Netflix, we believe great storytelling should be accessible to everyone, and this partnership is a meaningful continuation of that commitment,” said Elisa Beniero, senior manager of strategy and innovation at Netflix…Major Social Security change will help millions who need answers on disability benefits
July 23, 2026 | Source: Advance Local Media The Social Security Administration has made “major” enhancements to my Social Security, expanding its self-service options and notices that are available for individuals navigating the disability claims and appeals process. In a Tuesday statement, the agency said the new tools are designed to provide individuals to faster access to information and more efficient processing throughout the cycle of applying for benefits. Some 10 million Americans receive Social Security disability benefits. “These digital tools will streamline operations and empower claimants to stay informed and promptly respond to important developments throughout the hearing process,” Social Security’s Chief of Disability Adjudication Jay Ortis said…The Chef Imagining a More Accessible World, One Meal at a Time
July 23, 2026 | Source: The New York Times One afternoon this spring, a recipe by Lay Alston, a San Diego-based chef, arrived in my inbox. The dish — charred shrimp coated with a condiment she calls “shimi sauce” — was easy enough for a cook of any level to master. But her instructions had a style all their own. “It starts with fire,” she wrote, “the kind that clings to shrimp just long enough to kiss the edges, dark and smoky, while the centers stay tender and sweet.” As I read through the steps in my Brooklyn kitchen, I felt her voice reaching out to me from across the country…Jack Fact — According to the American College of Rheumatology, about 790,000 total knee replacements and 544,000 hip replacements are done every year in the U.S. This number continues to grow as our population ages. Hit The Road Jack — 7 Irish destinations making travel more accessible and Massachusetts state parks offer accessible recreation opportunities for summer and Accessible Things To Do In Harlem For The Whole Family
International News
Accessible sports gaining momentum after successful rugby event
July 18, 2026 | Source: Steinbach Online- Canada Spinal cord injury advocates are celebrating the success of a recent “Give it a Go” wheelchair rugby event at the Southeast Event Centre, saying it highlights both the excitement of adaptive sports and the need for more accessible opportunities in the Southeast. For Niverville’s Jared Funk, the event represents something deeply personal. Following a serious car accident that left him a quadriplegic, Funk says he believed his athletic days were over. After spending nine months in hospital and undergoing physiotherapy, he was introduced to the Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Association (MWSA) by Doug Grant, a conversation that changed his life…City’s key role in helping disabled people hailed
July19, 2026 | Source: BBC- UK A disabled content creator is helping to spread the word about an architect whose work in the 1960s to improve accessibility has impacted wider society today. Jenni Pettican said the work of Selwyn Goldsmith, who introduced England’s first accessible public toilet in Norwich and 15 dropped kerbs, has not only improved the lives of disabled people but everyone. In a social media video in partnership with Historic England, seen more than 84,000 times, Pettican said Goldsmith’s work changed how architects perceived disability…Blind movie-goer seeks improved cinema accessibility
July19, 2026 | Source: Cranbourne Star News- Australia The 23-year-old, who is totally blind, found himself relying on a friend to narrate the film after being mistakenly told that the cinema’s Audio Description (AD) service was unavailable. For Sam, it wasn’t just disappointing – it was a reminder that, for many Australians living with blindness or low vision, something as simple as a trip to the cinema can still come with unnecessary barriers. “I love going to the movies,” Samuel told Star News. “It’s something I enjoy doing with friends and family. I just want to have the same experience everyone else has.”…Ottawa company develops robotic arm to lend a hand to people with disabilities
July 19, 2026 | Source: CBC- Canada When Hollis Pierce took one of his first selfies, he was surrounded by the engineering team that made it possible. “I’m 38 years old and I’ve never taken my own selfie,” Pierce said. Pierce uses a powered wheelchair and advocates for people with physical disabilities. He is also the head of accessibility and partnerships at Ottawa-based Sielo Robotics. Part of his job involves product testing for the robotics company. Pierce is able to direct Arlo, the company’s assistive robotic arm, using a space mouse, a device that can manipulate 3D environments in six directions…Accessibility group slams Metrolinx for ‘stupidest ramp,’ lack of elevator at Finch West LRT
July 20, 2026 | Source: CBC- Canada and blogTO and CP24 Disability advocates are slamming Ontario’s provincial transit agency for not having an elevator connecting Line 6 to Line 1 at Finch West Station, calling the accessible ramp in its place the “stupidest ramp in the world” that creates an “illusion of accessibility.” The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Alliance, an advocacy group that campaigns for effective implementation and enforcement of provincial accessibility standards, put out a YouTube video about the ramp Monday. It featured group chair David Lepfosky, who is blind, navigating the ramp and talking about the challenges it presents…Band-Aid over a bullet wound: Disability community says Windsor needs to address accessible transit gaps
July 20, 2026 | Source: Windsor Star- Canada Local comedian Dave “Squeaky Wheelz” Robbins-Singh was out late celebrating after performing at a stand-up show in Windsor, when he was abandoned by his accessible taxicab driver. He arranged beforehand for one of Canadian Checker Cab’s wheelchair-accessible vans to pick him up later that night. Robbins-Singh has a physical disability that requires him to use a wheelchair. Just past midnight, Robbins-Singh checked his phone to see a text from the driver an hour ago saying he hadn’t heard from him and was going home…Ireland’s national rail operator introduces new accessibility technology across its network
July 20, 2026 | Source: THIIS Magazine- Ireland Ireland’s national rail operator, Iarnród Éireann, will introduce a new Passenger Assistance Management System, delivered by accessibility technology specialist Transreport, to improve the coordination of assisted travel across the country’s rail network. The platform will give frontline teams greater visibility of assistance requests, coordination points and station handovers, helping staff to manage journeys more consistently. Iarnród Éireann supported more than 65,000 assisted passenger journeys during the past year, with demand continuing to grow…Great British Summer Savings is a brand opportunity, but accessibility will make it fly
July 20, 2026 | Source: The Drum- UK For many families across the UK, July brings a familiar feeling – how will we keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays without breaking the bank? This year, the UK Government has launched a new scheme to help relieve some of the cost pressures. According to HMRC, ‘Great British Summer Savings’ – which is a temporary reduction on the amount of VAT some venues will pay – will “reduce the costs of children’s meals in cafes and restaurants, children’s tickets for theatres and cinemas, in addition to tickets for everyone for attractions like soft play, adventure centres, and theme parks.”…PWDs Battle Barriers Despite Protection Law; Poor accessibility, workplace discrimination, public apathy continue
July 20, 2026 | Source: Panay News- Philippines Despite decades of legal protection, persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Western Visayas remain shut out of many workplaces and public spaces because of inadequate facilities, employment discrimination, weak enforcement and persistent misconceptions about disability. Della Leonor, regional coordinator for PWDs at the Regional Basic Sector Coordinating Council under the National Anti-Poverty Commission, said genuine inclusion remains elusive despite the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, or Republic Act 7277…The Gaza War Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment: The Lives of Persons With and Without Disabilities
July 20, 2026 | Source: ReliefWeb- Palestine More than two years into the war in Gaza, the humanitarian situation confronting the population — and in particular persons with disabilities has reached a scale of severity that the existing humanitarian architecture is struggling to meet. This report presents the findings of a Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA) conducted by the Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children across the Gaza Strip, designed specifically to compare the lived experience of persons with and without disabilities across the core sectors of humanitarian response: protection and shelter; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); livelihoods; food security; child protection; and access to humanitarian assistance…Rebecca A Withey: What a weekend seminar in Edinburgh taught me about assumptions (BSL)
July 22, 2026 | Source: The Limping Chicken- UK As a deaf BSL user, I’m used to advocating for access. Whether it’s asking for captions, booking an interpreter or reminding someone to face me when they speak, it’s become part of everyday life. It can be exhausting, but it’s also something I’ve learnt to expect. What I wasn’t expecting during a recent trip to Edinburgh was to feel, for a little while, as though I’d stepped back in time. I travelled to Scotland with a friend, who was also interpreting for me, to attend a weekend seminar with around 1,400 people from 54 different countries…For many disabled Pakistani women, accessibility is about more than a ramp
July 22, 2026 | Source: Asia News Network- Pakistan In the recent Pakistani television drama Rehmat, a young man asks Alizeh, a wheelchair user and jewellery designer, whether they can meet somewhere outside. Her response is immediate: “Ek larki jo wheelchair par hai, ap usay bahir milne ka keh rahay hain? Ap meri mazoori ka mazaq ura rahay hain?” (You’re asking a girl who uses a wheelchair to meet you outside? Are you making fun of my disability?) The scene captures the reality that disabled Pakistanis know all too well: our cities and their infrastructures — schools, workplaces, and public spaces — are often inaccessible…The Boomer Boom: Serving Traveler’s With Accessibility Challenges
July 23, 2026 | Source: Open Jaw- Canada More physically disabled and differently-abled people are travelling today than ever before: In one European airport we passed through last month, we saw more than a dozen elderly passengers waiting in their wheelchairs to board their flight to Dubai. That’s worth celebrating. But older clients who need accessible travel face what we call double jeopardy. Age already makes people slower and less steady on their feet. Add a chronic illness, a mobility device, or cognitive change, and the margin for error at a jet bridge, on a cobblestone lane, or via a rushed connection shrinks fast…Accessible menus, clearly labelled make-up and lighting among small changes that could make a big difference to blind and partially sighted people
July 23, 2026 | Source: RNIB- UK Leading sight loss charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) asked blind and partially sighted people to share the one small change that would make a big difference to them. Giving people an opportunity to voice what they’re passionate about and what they’ve got a bee in their bonnet about, the results highlight the importance of sharing experiences, frustrations and light bulb moments. Claire Sisk, content creator, disability advocate and RNIB Ambassador, shared one of her everyday frustrations. Claire said: “My one small, big change would be for make-up brands to make their products more accessible…Lemay’s addition to Montreal’s historic mountaintop basilica emphasizes accessibility for all
July 23, 2026 | Source: The Architect’s Newspaper- Canada One of Montreal’s most revered landmarks reopened last year after ten years of renovation, providing locals and pilgrims alike with a more accessible way to experience the city’s grand Roman Catholic minor basilica. Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal features a new Welcome Pavilion and bell tower, designed by local firm Lemay, which offers spaces that invite reflection, discovery, and connection with the landscape. A cornerstone of Montreal’s Catholic community, the church is also one of Quebec’s most-visited religious sites…Accessibility Blogs, Information, and Videos
- Empowering Accessibility with AI- Cisco
- The Carrefour ruling gets it right- Jeff Mills
- Ask The Professionals: Accessibility News- Onsman
- To sit under the rain- Teodor Mladenov, Disability Debrief
- Episode 12 – Let’s Get Purple and Old Man PDF- Mark Miller
- Disability Weekly: Kicking the Accessibility Can- Myles Wallace
- Accessibility Bugs Are Often Architecture Bugs- Niharika P Pujari
- One key can reveal hundreds of accessibility issues- A11y explained
- Practical Steps for Disability-Inclusive Recruiting- Sheri Byrne-Haber
- Campaign events should be accessible for all- Bozeman Daily Chronicle
- Accessible Design Talk: Designing for our future selves – Hotel Designs
- Digital government services increase accessibility gap- Computer Weekly
- Home Accessibility Modifications Are Fueling a Renovation Boom- WPXI
- What If Accessibility Is Actually A Data Strategy?- Dennis DuFour, Forbes
- Curb cuts and accessibility: When accessibility helps everyone- HackerNoon
- National Federation of the Blind 2026 Presidential Report- Mark A. Riccobono
- Liverpool City Region Accessibility For All Forum: Your Questions Answered
- Toolkit for Rail Accessibility- International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)
- The ADA at 36: Building a More Accessible Texas- Texas Governor Greg Abbott
- Accessible by Design Issue 12: Innovation Isn’t Measured by Delivery- Emi Hutton
- 2026 in Accessibility at the MTA: a year of progress, innovation, and belonging- MTA
- Autism Accessibility: Essential Strategies for Creating Inclusive Public Spaces- Megan Tripp
- Is Universal Studios Hollywood welcoming to disabled guests? Here’s my experience- LA Times
- Sharpen your skills to deliver great care for patients with disabilities- American Medical Association
- Our short film, ‘Lov-Able,’ heads to Australian disability-led film festival- Muscular Dystrophy News
- A sunny day in court- What the Equality Act 2010 actually asks of transport operators- Christiane Link
- The ADA at 36: Building a More Accessible Texas- Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
- Op-Ed: Making NM government more accessible for persons with disabilities- State Rep Kathleen Cates
- 1946 – 2026 Watching Steinbach Grow: Easter Seals bring hope to children with disabilities- The Carillon
- Advocating for Digital Accessibility: An Interview with Junior Fellow Mia Giancola- Library of Congress Blogs
- Research Ready Communities: how accessible is YOUR research to people with visual impairments?- NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre
- Autonomous universal access: A conceptual framework to guide neighborhood development supporting universal access to autonomous mobility- Chenhao Zhu, Jonah Susskind, William Chernicoff, and Alan M. Berger
Federally Speaking
- FEMA information for survivors with disabilities- KATC
- FCC to Make Broadband Labels a More Useful Consumer Tool- FCC
- We Cannot Turn the Clock Back to the Time Before the ADA- Congressman Steny Hoyer
- Social Security Administration Announces New Online Tools and Notices for Disability Claims- Social Security Administration
- Duckworth, McCormick Lead Bipartisan Push to Renew ASAP Program Helping Make Transit Accessible for All- U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth
- Trump’s Transportation Department Launches New Dashboard to Make Public Transit Safety and Performance More Transparent for Commuters- FTA
Higher Education Blogs and Information
- Archiving web content- UC Berkeley
- Links and buttons – Digital Accessibility @ UW–Madison
- Forms and Worksheets | Accessibility – Oregon State University
- Make it accessible – Digital Accessibility @ UW–Madison – UW–Madison
- Introducing the Digital Accessibility Procedures Series – Accessibility at the UW
- Social media accessibility – Digital Accessibility @ UW–Madison – UW–Madison
- Remote work isn’t always a ‘reasonable’ accommodation: 4 tips for employers- HR Dive
- Colleges Likely Serving More Students With Autism Than They Realize- Disability Sccop
- Andhra Loyola College Hosts Workshop on Digital Accessibility for Visually Impaired- NewsDarpan
- My Accessibility Journey, Part 3: Accessibility Is About People, Not Checklists- Central Michigan University
- What the ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Deadline Means for University IT Procurement- EdTech Magazine
- Luncheon recognizes graduate students’ digital accessibility work – University Letter- University of North Dakota
Legal Blogs and Information
- Accessibility delayed is equality denied- Panay News
- ADA Integration Protections Questioned by DOJ- Mark Miller
- 3rd Circuit: Employers need not ‘go digging for disabilities’- HR Dive
- Peru: When an Accessibility Law Ends Up Creating New Barriers- Pressenza
- The Accessible Saskatchewan Act: What Employers Should Be Doing Now- MLT Aikins
- If You’re Everywhere, Can You Be Sued Anywhere? A Circuit Split on Online Jurisdiction- Freshfields
- Despite DOJ policy shift, state obligations to people with disabilities remain – McKnight’s Senior Living
- Tips to Protect Small Businesses from Predatory ADA Lawsuits- National Federation of Independent Business- NFIB
- Office for Civil Rights Raises Digital Accessibility Concerns at Council Rock School District- Special Education Action
- Office for Civil Rights Raises Accessibility Concerns about Texas Elementary School Playground- Special Education Action
Accessibility Announcements
- Acting Governor Rivas proclaims Disability Pride Month
- Tome-Warito to be Honored at 4th Annual Accessibility Awards
- £2 million scheme to help make tourism and hospitality more accessible
- 2026 Boat Show Accessibility Survey Seeks Experiences—and Solutions
- Province signs agreement to support removal of barriers for Canadians with disabilities
- Library of Congress Program Honors Accessible Libraries in Georgia and Massachusetts
- Class Act Alliance Expands Accessibility and Interpreting Support Across Northern California
- Ontario Investing $400,000 to Support Youth Accessibility Leaders Through Rick Hansen Foundation
- Royal Botanical Gardens’ $300K accessibility improvements include 4 mobile washrooms, revamped website
- Diversity Spotlight: Honoring the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and celebrating Disability Pride Month
- During Disability Pride Month, Governor Hochul Announces Major Accessibility Improvements Now Complete at Borough Hall Subway Station
Accessibility Products and Services
- Accessible outdoor options highlighted
- New Accessibility Maps – Visit Fort Wayne
- Abta creates ‘accessible and assisted travel guide’
- Vermont Secretary of State releases voting accessibility videos
- Amazon’s Adaptive Display for Fire TVs is officially rolling out
- Accessible Travel Technology Is Making the World Easier to Navigate
- New license plates for drivers with disabilities and accessibility benefit (YouTube)
- PHL Launches AccessPHL to Help Every Traveler Navigate their Journey
- Gboard could have a huge accessibility feature on the way for sign language
- Wrigley Field named first Certified Autism Center in Major League Baseball
- The Ultimate Back-To-School Guide for Families of Children With Disabilities
- 32 items that make living at home more accessible, according to aging-in-place experts
- Mountain Lakes Tourist Association investing in accessible attractions for travelers with disabilities
- Caroline Is a Highly Accessible Park Model Tiny With a Ground-Floor Bedroom and Wide Doorways
Accessibility Forums, Tips, and Gaming
AI Employment and Legal Trends
- Avoid AI hiring overreliance – and regulatory overreach- AFR
- How employers are using AI to bridge accessibility gaps- WBUR
- Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too- The Conversation
- ChatGPT Led to a Man’s Near-Fatal Health Crisis, Lawsuit Claims- The New York Times
- US judge won’t block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit- Reuters
- Workday’s AI lawsuit keeps spotlight on AI-powered recruiting as case works through courts- HR Brew
- Only one in eight employers confident managers can handle AI grievances, survey finds- People Management
- The White House is dictating access to frontier AI models, shifting power from tech giants, sources say- CNBC
- Could AI Decide Who Loses Their Job? Meta Lawsuit Raises New Questions About Workplace Discrimination- The Legal Examiner
Accessibility Statements
- Oatly
- Sentry
- Travis Medical
- Chalmers Library
- Virginia Law Help
- The Doyle Collection
- Diocese of St Albans
- Digital Markets Act Cases
- Living Independence Network Corporation
- UC Irvine Student Center and Event Services
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