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Feature Stories
‘We want to ride’: the 1978 protest that sparked the disability rights movement
July 26, 2026 | Source: NPR Thirty-six years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, guaranteeing civil rights for millions of Americans. But the movement that made that day possible began years earlier. One pivotal victory was won by a small, often-forgotten group of activists in Denver known as the “Gang of 19.” On The Sunday Story, NPR’s Joseph Shapiro and Colorado Public Radio’s Stephanie Wolf trace the history of the disability rights movement—from the protests that secured accessible public transit to the modern-day fight to protect the hard-won right to live independently…D.C.’s Disabled Residents Have Dismal Transit Options. Would Waymo Help?
July 27, 2026 | Source: NOTUS When Kelly Mack orders a wheelchair-accessible Uber or Lyft, she does so knowing that most rides will cancel on her. Even when Claire Stanley’s rideshare is accepted, some drivers pull up to the curb, see her guide dog and tell her they don’t want her in their car. As members of D.C.’s disability community, both Mack and Stanley are accustomed to “abysmal” experiences getting a ride. But there is a potentially powerful newcomer in the market, one that has already divided disability advocates: Waymo…For some D.C. disability advocates, accessible self-driving vehicles sound too good to be true
July 29, 2026 | Source: WAMU Monty is a three-year old black labrador and service dog to Olivia Norman. Norman, who’s blind, relies on Monty to navigate the streets of D.C.. “He’s very smart, and he catches onto things very quickly,” Norman says. But with Monty in tow, Norman has trouble getting rides using Uber and Lyft. “The drivers see me and they just pull away,” she says. “That’s what happens most often. Sometimes they yell at me that I need to take Uber Pets, and I’m like ‘No, this is not a pet, this is my service animal.’”…National News (U.S.)
Missouri drops out of lawsuit challenging federal disability rights protections
July 24, 2026 | Source: Missouri Independent Missouri withdrew this week from a multi-state lawsuit seeking to strike down a part of federal law requiring states to provide services to allow people with disabilities to live in their communities instead of institutions. The lawsuit began in September 2024 with 17 Republican-led states challenging a Biden administration rule that indicated gender dysphoria “may be a disability” under Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act. Eight states withdrew from the lawsuit after the Trump administration proposed a rule that would exclude gender dysphoria from the definition of a disability…Americans with disabilities are more likely than those without disabilities to say global warming is harming their health
July 24, 2026 | Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication Americans with disabilities are at greater risk from the health impacts of climate change. For instance, extreme weather events are especially dangerous for people with health issues and limited mobility, and emergency plans are often insufficient to ensure their safety. In our Fall 2024 Climate Change in the American Mind survey, we asked Americans about their perceptions of the health harms of global warming, and compared the answers of Americans with one or more disabilities (15% of our sample) to those without disabilities (79%)…A Mother’s Mission Becomes Illinois Law: La Ha Accessibility Bill Signed
July 24, 2026 | Source: 1340 WJOL Years before she took the oath of office, State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont) was simply a mother searching for playgrounds and public spaces where her daughter could belong. Today, that journey has resulted in a new Illinois law. “Before I was a legislator, I was a mom trying to help my daughter experience the world like every other child,” Rep. La Ha said. “Watching this bill become law is incredibly meaningful because I know what it represents for so many families.” Gov. Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 3016, legislation sponsored in the House by State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont), encouraging communities seeking Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants…Many Angelenos’ biggest housing barrier is accessibility
July 24, 2026 | Source: Spectrum (Video) July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate inclusion while also highlighting the many barriers people with disabilities still face. One of the biggest issues is one most Angelenos can relate to: housing. Advocates explain that for people with disabilities, the issue is two-sided. When a home isn’t accessible and affordable, independence is out of reach. With the demand for accessible housing outpacing supply, the shortage is leading to people living in homes that do not meet their needs. The state of California says there are programs in place that require 10% to 15% of new state-funded homes to have accessibility features for people with mobility and visual or hearing impairments…Leading Research Center for Parents With Disabilities Faces Closure After Canceled Federal Grant
July 24, 2026 | Source: The Imprint The nation’s only research center focused on discrimination against parents with disabilities in child welfare and other systems faces possible closure, after the Trump Administration withdrew plans to renew the federal grant that has funded its operations. Leaders of Brandeis University’s National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities said without the funding they do not expect they’ll be able to continue operating — a prospect that has stunned staff researchers, disability rights advocates and parents they support. They’re calling on the grant opportunity to be restored…Some disabled workers can legally be paid $3.31 an hour. Here’s how to reform a system built for a different era
July 26, 2026 | Source: The Conversation Disabled people employed in specialist disability workplaces – what used to be called sheltered workshops but today are more often called Australian disability enterprises – can be paid sub-minimum wages as low as $8.32 under the relevant award, the Supported Employment Services Award. Disabled people’s wages can be further reduced to a fraction of the award wage – as low as $3.31 per hour– by a mechanism called the Supported Wage System, if their productivity is assessed to be lower than that of other workers…6 Physical Symptoms Of Dementia That You Really Should Know
July 26, 2026 | Source: Huffington Post Getting older comes with many changes, not the least of which are occasional memory lapses, which tend to worry many people in the moment. These cognitive changes can be totally normal, so there is no need to panic if you occasionally forget your sunglasses or the name of your son’s former teacher. But there is a clear difference between age-related cognitive changes and dementia. Roughly 7 million people in America have dementia, and it’s expected that number will double by 2060. Experts say cognitive impairment becomes something more severe at a certain point…Gilbert Paralympian Chris Hammer wins gold in Paris, advocates for disability access on ADA anniversary
July 27, 2026 | Source: ABC15 Sunday marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the landmark civil rights law signed in 1990 that guarantees people with disabilities equal access to jobs, public services and public spaces. Gilbert Paralympian triathlete and Valley Toyota Dealers Ambassador Chris Hammer is using the milestone to advocate for those with disabilities — and his story is one of persistence, hard work and gold. “It’s not about talent, it’s about hard work, it’s about persistence,” Hammer said. Hammer was born with one hand…Meet the 2 Utahns making Netflix more accessible for deaf kids
July 27, 2026 | Source: Deseret News When her friend approached her about interpreting “KPop Demon Hunters” into ASL for Netflix, Jenni Yang had some serious hesitation. The film was a global sensation. Yang, who is deaf, had a long background in teaching ASL and being an educational interpreter, but she had never done work with TV shows or movies. “KPop Demon Hunters” would be an extreme jump — one that would take her entirely out of her comfort zone. But her friend, Jojo Savea, wouldn’t take no for an answer. Savea, a deaf Pacific Islander who lives in Layton, Utah, had previously interpreted Disney’s “Moana” — a feat that placed her on the red carpet with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at the live-action premiere in early July…GOP Senator Rips CDC’s Autism Website: ‘An Insult To The American People’
July 27, 2026 | Source: Huffington Post A GOP senator who has broken with his party by sparring with President Donald Trump on recent occasions is now criticizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for not forcefully condemning misinformation about vaccines. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday, Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy was asked about recent updates to the CDC’s “Autism and Vaccines” page on its official website, which notes that “studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.”…Disability Pride Month Shines A Light On Inclusion, Accessibility And Awareness
July 27, 2026 | Source: KXAN July is Disability Pride Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring people with disabilities while celebrating the valuable contributions they make to communities across the country. Austin-based psychologist Dr. Andrea Zeddies joined Studio 512 to discuss the significance of Disability Pride Month, the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and what parents should know as they prepare for a new school year. Zeddies has spent more than 20 years working with children and adults in private practice and is also the author of Charlie’s Friendship Garden, a children’s book inspired by her father’s experience with polio…The Contradiction at the Heart of Disability in America
July 29, 2026 | Source: Time I’m an actor. I also use a motorized wheelchair and a ventilator, and both of them run on Medicaid. The machine that pushes air into my lungs, the chair that moves me across a room, and the aide who gets me out of bed so I can do my job and be on television are all paid for by Medicaid. Without that coverage, I wouldn’t have a career. Instead, I would have a massive life crisis. I’ve spent this year in a split-screen. On one side, I’ve had the best professional run of my life. On the other, a law that’s starting to take shape is threatening to make people like me suffer and disappear…Accessible pedestrian signal rollout in Chicago ahead of targets, but technical gaps persist: report
July 29, 2026 | Source: Smart Cities Dive and WBEZ Chicago (Video) In July 2025, a federal court ordered Chicago to install APS for blind and low-vision pedestrians in 71% of all signalized intersections throughout the city over the course of a decade. The city was also required to conduct routine inspections and maintenance of its APS devices and create centralized systems to allow city officials and residents to submit APS maintenance requests. Chicago “has excelled in the areas of APS installation for the Plan Year and has developed several excellent processes and procedures to support the implementation of the Order,” according to the report, released this month…What Disabled Artists Want Philanthropy to Know
July 29, 2026 | Source: Ford Foundation The International Symbol of Access, the instantly recognizable symbol of a white figure seated in a wheelchair, was created in 1968, after a number of different access symbols had emerged throughout the world. In 2010, the artist Sara Hendren was struck by this image and how its depiction of a person with disability sits static in a wheelchair, suggesting they lacked agency. Inspired by street art movements, she partnered with the graffiti artist Brian Glenney to slap a new accessibility design sticker across signs throughout Boston…MTA and disability advocates settle long-running elevator accessibility suit
July 30, 2026 | Source: amNYSheppard and Disability Rights Advocates Further Subway Accessibility with MTA Settlement Agreement
July 29, 2026 | Source: SheppardGovernor Hochul Announces MTA Awards Contract for Accessibility and Infrastructure Upgrades at Floral Park and Bellerose LIRR Stations
July 29, 2026 | Source: Governor Kathy Hochul A lawsuit involving the MTA and disability rights advocates regarding out-of-service elevators has finally been settled after nearly a decade of litigation, the transit agency and a coalition of advocacy groups announced on Wednesday. The announcement was made at a special ceremony during a board meeting at the MTA headquarters in Lower Manhattan on July 29. “A longstanding dispute between the disability advocate community and the MTA got resolved in the last couple of weeks,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said. “I’m just thrilled that we put another piece of litigation behind us.”…Alpena builds accessibility roadmap by listening first, improving public spaces for everyone
July 30, 2026 | Source: Rapid Growth Media Amy Stevens has spent decades thinking about accessibility, not because it’s her job, but because it’s her life. Living with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, Stevens, 61, has used a walker, a manual wheelchair, and now a power scooter as her disease has progressed. Each change has given her a new perspective on how difficult it can be to navigate parks, sidewalks, and public buildings that many people take for granted. “My background is just life experience,” Stevens says. “I realize what’s needed just from my own experiences and travels.”…Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans
July 30, 2026 | Source: Rapid Growth As a teenager working in a nursing home, Jolene De Jong watched older adults struggle with everyday life and wondered whether the spaces around them could make life easier. “It’s got to be better than this,” she remembers thinking. “It’s nothing we can really do about aging or the way we’re made, but we can do something about the environment.” That question stayed with her through her eventual career of more than two decades designing hospitals, and it now guides her work with Disability Advocates of Kent County…Jack Fact — According to Disability Rights Texas, since 2000, 181 countries have passed disability civil rights laws inspired by the ADA. Hit The Road Jack — Air travel still failing millions of disabled passengers despite accessibility laws, study finds and Accessibility in Fort Wayne for Visitors With Hearing Impairments and Air Travel Is Becoming a Nightmare for Wheelchair Users as Complaints of Humiliation Rise
International News
Blind Workers Lose Contracts in Violation of Employment Law
July 24, 2026 | Source: Enab Baladi- Syria After more than ten years working at the Agriculture Directorate in Tartous (western Syria), a blind employee found himself without a job after his government contract expired at the beginning of 2026, with no clear alternative and little prospect of finding other work. The employee, who asked not to be named, supports a family of five. For him, the contract’s expiration was not merely an administrative procedure or a document that was not renewed. It posed a direct threat to his family’s stability and what was nearly its only source of income…This remote worker’s workplace battle started with a video call
July 24, 2026 | Source: Cleveland- UK A British remote worker has won a disability discrimination claim after an employment tribunal ruled her former employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for her anxiety, including allowing her to keep her camera off during virtual meetings, The Globe reported. Laura Tait, a travel consultant who worked from home for vacation services company Holiday Extras, was awarded compensation after the South London employment tribunal found the company did not act quickly enough to accommodate her needs. The amount of compensation will be determined at a later hearing, according to The Daily Mail…The government has two definitions of disability. Advocates say it leaves people out.
July 25, 2026 | Source: The Canadian Press- Canada Advocates for people with episodic disabilities say they don’t understand why the federal government has two different definitions of disability in law — and uses the narrower version to decide who gets benefits. Canada’s disability benefit program was launched in June 2025, after being promised by the Liberal government for years. It’s meant to help low-income people with disabilities and offers a maximum payment of $2,450 per year, or just over $200 a month. In the legislation that created the program, the government borrowed a definition of “disability” from the Accessible Canada Act, the law that sets out a goal to make the country barrier-free by 2040…MTCIT enhances services for persons with disabilities
July 26,2026 | Source: Muscat Daily- Oman The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at improving digital accessibility and transport services for persons with disabilities, as part of the Purple Saturday campaign. Implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Development, the measures seek to create a more inclusive environment by enhancing access to government digital services, public transport and logistics facilities. In the ICT sector, the ministry has issued a Digital Accessibility Guiding Manual and a Smart Mobile Applications Manual to help government entities and developers design and deliver digital services that are accessible to persons with disabilities…The big three OTTs should lead the march on accessibility
July 27, 2026 | Source: The Indian Express- India “Born accessible” is the new DNA of mainstream video entertainment in India. For all films that come up for certification, the Central Board of Film Certification now mandates the creation of accessibility features such as Same Language Captions or Indian Sign Language for the hearing impaired, and Audio Description for the visually impaired. The global experience with accessibility has demonstrated that it benefits everyone, not just Persons with Disabilities. Surveys report that 80-90 per cent of hearing viewers activate captions for non-native language content, thick accents, poor audio mix, or noisy environments…Global tech firms to come under India’s mandatory disability-access rules, face fines, licence risk
July 27, 2026 | Source: ThePrint- India and Nasscom Companies based outside India that offer websites, apps, software or digital content to Indian users through platforms or intermediaries will, for the first time, have to meet mandatory disability-accessibility standards or risk fines, loss of registration and exclusion from government contracts, under draft rules the government has put out for public comments, ThePrint has learnt. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, notified the draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2026 in the Gazette of India on 20 July…Disability rights activists to come up with plan for accessible bus stops
July 27, 2026 | Source: The Hindu- India A wheelchair user tried getting on the electric low-floor bus with the ramp and the bus tilted down. With great might, he got on the first ramp, but the incline was too great for the next ramp, and he came rolling back to the bus stop. Crutch users too found it difficult to use the ramp. The fault is not of the bus, but the bus stop. With no standard design, bus stop platforms vary in height, making it difficult to board low-floor buses, which are the most accessible for persons with disabilities. In an effort to standardise the design of future bus stops, the Disability Rights Alliance (DRA) started the ‘Bus4all’ initiative…Sask. Ombudsman creates new Accessibility and Inclusion Unit
July 27, 2026 | Source: CTV News- Canada The Saskatchewan Ombudsman has established a new Accessibility and Inclusion Unit in honour of Disability Pride Month. The ombudsman office says the move marks another step in its commitment to delivering “fair, accessible, inclusive and people-centred services” for all in the province. This new unit aims to reinforce the office’s commitment to advancing accessibility in alignment with the Accessible Saskatchewan Act. The office says the unit will draw upon the help of professionals with expertise in accessibility, inclusion, Indigenous education and community engagement…Olympic Hopeful Who Became Paralyzed Doing Flip Finds New Purpose Reviewing Restaurants for Wheelchair Accessibility
July 27, 2026 | Source: People- Canada When Taylor Lindsay-Noel enters a restaurant, she notices details that many other diners might overlook. She looks at whether the entrance has steps, if there is enough room between tables to maneuver her power wheelchair and whether the bathroom is truly accessible. Then, she shares what she finds with her followers through Access By Tay, her social media platform dedicated to reviewing restaurants and public spaces through the lens of accessibility. For Lindsay-Noel, 32, the work is deeply personal. Nearly two decades ago, she was a Canadian national gymnast training for what she hoped would become an Olympic career…Local woman experiences accessibility nightmare at Science North during a wedding
July 29, 2026 | Source: CTV News- Canada A Sudbury woman who uses a wheelchair says she’s frustrated and angry after an incident in a public washroom at Science North earlier this month. Isabelle Graffi has depended on her husband Marcel Charbanneau’s help since she suffered an injury five years ago that caused a rare spinal cord condition. “I have not been a wheelchair all my life and now I know what people are going through and it’s just not fair,” Graffi said. Most of the time the couple is able to get around public spaces without an issue…How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future? We asked them to show us
July 29, 2026 | Source: The Conversation- Ghana About 8% of Ghana’s population is disabled. A high percentage are adolescents, which could be linked to the country’s dominant population of young people (15 to 35 years). The perspectives of adolescents with disabilities in Ghana are often overlooked, as most of the time, society views the cause of the disability as related to parental sins against the gods, being a descendant of river gods, and bewitchment or curses by family members. Consequently, the adolescents experience pejorative labelling, ableism and social exclusion, resulting in depression, low self-esteem, a lack of confidence and suicidal thoughts…Accessibility must be at the front door, not the back entrance
July 29, 2026 | Source: The Manila Times- Philippines There are many things that we take for granted, and I believe that our bodies are one of them. We don’t think much about having 10 fingers, two hands, two eyes and all the appendages and organs that enable us to function in our day-to-day lives. However, able-bodiedness is a luxury not everyone is born with. No one stays young forever; aging affects everyone from the least to the greatest. And once your body is no longer as strong or as flexible as it once was, can you still freely move around your city?…On-street electric vehicle charging for drivers with accessibility needs doubles in 12 months
July 30, 2026 | Source: THIIS- UK The number of councils providing on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging for drivers with accessibility needs has doubled in the last 12 months, according to new Freedom of Information (FOI) research by Vauxhall. Its research found that three quarters of councils still do not provide any chargers that are specifically adapted for drivers with accessibility needs or conform to recognised accessibility standards. In the exclusive new research, 49 of the 194 councils who responded to Vauxhall said they now have on-street charge points that have either been specifically adapted for disabled drivers or conform to the British Standards Institution’s PAS 1899:2022 accessible charging standard.Accessibility Blogs, Information, and Videos
- The ADA: The Boulder and the Hill- Mike Ervin
- Mid-Atlantic ADA Center E-Bulletin: July 28, 2026
- Designing a Disability-Forward Future- Vasia Rigou
- Is Canada getting new accessibility legislation?- CTV (Video)
- Create QR Codes for Everyone- Minnesota IT Services
- Plain Language Is an Accessibility Feature- Jeff Adams
- Can You ‘Catch’ Dementia From Your Spouse?- Study Finds
- WCAG-EM Overview: WCAG Evaluation Methodology- W3C
- The business case for accessible packaging- Packaging Gateway
- Thirty-Six Years Later: The ADA at a Crossroads- Dennis Deacon
- The ADA at 36: A Promise in Peril- Grace Dow, Grace Dow Writes
- Disability representation in the coverage of civil protests- Priti Salian
- The best accessibility is the kind you almost don’t notice- Maria Osmane
- W3C Publishes Updated WCAG Evaluation Methodology 2.0- Mark Miller
- I Didn’t Become Disabled at 22- Musings on Invisible Disabilities- Sarah Levis
- The Access Dispatch: Theme Park Special!- Accessible Japan and Josh Grisdale
- Building accessible digital experiences through user journey testing- Equal Entry
- What if your summer holiday become an accessibility adventure?- A11y explained
- Accessibility Cannot Be an Afterthought in Mississippi’s Midterm- A’Davion Bush
- Bend, Do Not Break: Building Resilient Accessibility Programs- Sheri Byrne-Haber
- A lack of accessibility nearly caused me to miss my date with ‘Dracula’- Sherry Toh
- Why accessibility, trust and use matter more than the benefits on offer- HR Magazine
- 5 ways to take care of your elders, according to Pope Leo- National Catholic Reporter
- Accessibility Is Helping Define the Future of Modern Corrections- Correctional News
- 36 years after the ADA, accessibility advocates turn their attention to the home- QMedic
- The Next Disability Revolution May Not Be About Disability at All- Jonathan J Kaufman
- Episode 13 – Mean What You Say and Stoic Accessibility- Mark Miller and Justin Stockton
- Excellence in Accessible Design Education (EADE)- Accessibility Professionals Association
- Look North: 3 ways Canadian planners are crushing digital accessibility- Jonathan Katz-Ouziel
- Becoming disabled changed my life and deepened my commitment to liberation- Xavier Simmons
- Inclusive packaging must survive the full use cycle, accessibility advocate urges- Packaging Insights
- Sink or Swim: Paralympian Sophia Warner Driving a New Era of Accessibility- Ford From the Road
- NYRR’s Ongoing Commitment to Disability Inclusion and Accessibility for All- New York Road Runners
- The Disability Arts Movement and Disability Art as Resistance- Rebecca from Disability, Chronic Illness, and Culture
- Is it the person, or the system? Visually challenged AI engineer from Kerala challenges assumptions- Mathrubhumi
- Task-Driven Virtual Human Simulation for Performance-Based Accessibility Assessment of Built Environments- MDPI
- Progress is real, but fragile- The long term impacts of inclusion, and curated news from 39 countries- Peter Torres Fremlin
- Why you need to add subtitles to your online videos — and it’s not just because 69% of viewers watch on mute- Krishi Chowdhary
- The worldviews we build with: Why good design starts in the spirit- This article is based on a presentation at Accessibility New York City (A11yNYC ) by Elina Ashimbayeva
- Disability status and expectations of disability services among individuals with chronic diseases- Gökşen Polat, Funda Sofulu, Gönül Düzgün, Beyzanur Sütçü, and Elif Ünsal Avdal
Federally Speaking
- House Passes Disability Work Bill To Extend Testing Authority- Legis1
- Tech Solutions to Social Isolation for Older Americans- Federal Communications Commission
- Federal Transit Administration provides new look at transit agency performance – Trains- Trains Magazine
- DiNapoli: Audit Finds Administrative Delays with Housing Program for Veterans with Disabilities- Office of the New York State Comptroller
- Trump’s Transportation Department to Invest $22 Million in Innovative Public Transit Infrastructure for American Families- Federal Transit Administration
- Schakowsky, Duckworth Lead Bill to Provide Accessible Housing for Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and Aging Americans- U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky
Higher Education Blogs and Information
- ADA foundational to access- Alison Bell, Western Governors University
- Audio and video text alternatives – Digital Accessibility @ UW–Madison
- Annual Reports- Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center – UC Davis Health
- Report physical, digital and parking barriers on campus- Virginia Tech News
- How Screen Readers Work – Digital Accessibility – University of Michigan-Flint
- Accessibility Exceptions: Texas Requirements and ADA Title II – Texas A&M University
- Fresno State students build custom accessible toy car for 6-year-old – The Business Journal
- U’s homepage ranks in WebAIM’s top 5% for accessibility- @theU – The University of Utah
- University of Hawaiʻi expands efforts to address growing need for autism diagnosis, services- Kauai Now
- How AI Could Make Autism Screening More Accessible- Penn Engineering – University of Pennsylvania
- 2026 Digital Accessibility Contest- University of Pittsburgh Office of Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing
- Luncheon recognizes graduate students’ digital accessibility work – University Letter- University of North Dakota
- URI’s Annemarie Vaccaro recognized by Association on Higher Education and Disability- The University of Rhode Island
- WMed demonstrates commitment to inclusion through digital accessibility enhancements and participation in community ADA celebration- WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Legal Blogs and Information
- Laws don’t guarantee web accessibility, people do- A11y explained
- Webinar to explore service animal laws and disability accommodations- AgriLife Today
- Delta worker alleges disability bias, retaliation after hand injury- Human Resources Director
- Disability Pride Month Reminder: Do Your Workplace Policies Support Accessibility?- Laura Bojart
- Appeals court revives disability accommodation claim after employer trims route- Human Resources Director
- EEOC lawsuits signal increased scrutiny of pregnancy discrimination and accommodation practices- McAfee and Taft
Accessibility Announcements
- Supporting accessible and inclusive Canberra projects
- Supporting accessibility through the Equal Access Fund
- APAC-BE Exam Awarded Prestigious NCCA Accreditation
- Meta funds AI glasses applications for accessibility and work
- Digital euro app to incorporate highest accessibility standards
- AARP grants $83K to Delaware nonprofits for accessibility projects
- Two groups partner to advance accessibility and Canadian Para sport
- Council Recognizes Disability Rights and Supports Greater Accessibility
- Tambua Utu Foundation Releases Quarter Two Report (April–June 2026)
- Fifth Third Receives ‘World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business’ Recognition
- Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee promotes accessibility through adaptive martial arts
- TAC Accessibility Grant for Accessibility Accommodations in Arts Projects (Canada)
- Beck Center for the Arts presents ‘Accessible Expressions’ exhibit: A Place in the Sun
- IAHA Establishes Global Working Group to Advance Hearing Accessibility Standards
- Blue Bank achieves 95% accessibility rating in partnership with National Disability Council
- Evinced Harnesses Agentic Coding to Automatically and Reliably Fix Accessibility Problems
- NYC Health + Hospitals Named on 2026 List of World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses
- Premiers Sign Accessibility Memorandum of Understanding to Help Create Barrier-Free Country
- Federal government invests in active transportation and accessibility improvements in Antigonish
- Center for Human Services and Google launch Missouri Mobile Sensory and Accessibility Resource Center
- DEC Celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary and Expanded Accessible Outdoor Recreation
- Macmillan Learning Named a Top 2026 Disability Inclusive Business for its Workplace and Accessibility Practices
- UNESCO Supports the Official Presentation of the Updated Monograph on Occupations Accessible to Persons with Disabilities
- Rick Hansen Foundation and Canadian Paralympic Committee launch partnership to make sport and communities more accessible
- MTA Announces Award for Accessibility Upgrades and Station Renewal at Two Subway Stations in the Bronx, Enabled by Funding from Congestion Relief
- More Time to Recognize Outstanding Texans- The deadline for the 2026 Lex Frieden Employment Awards has been extended to August 15, 2026 and we need your help identifying deserving nominees!
Accessibility Products and Services
- The Best Accessible Beauty Tools and Makeup
- Amtrak makes over 160 stations fully accessible
- Sault Ste. Marie debuts accessible water wheelchairs
- An accessibility and disability resource guide for Wisconsin
- Amtrak Advances Accessibility Across Its National Network
- Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression
- Colorblind Viewfinders Make Appalachian State Parks More Accessible
- Rail training supervisors help blind riders navigate MAX with confidence
- Microsoft’s accessibility push remains the single best part of covering Windows 11
- Active Glove Introduces a Patented Concept for More Accessible Wearable Technology
- Spanish beaches improve accessibility with flags designed for people with color blindness
- Gar’s Tips and Tools Issue #213- Access to tools, techniques, and shop tales from the diverse worlds of DIY
- ClínicBarcelona.org introduces synth voice reading for content and automated transcription for videos and podcasts
Accessibility Forums, Tips, and Gaming
- Impulse Response
- How Online Games Have Become More Accessible Through Mobile Technology
- How to Make an iPhone Easier for Older Adults With Built-In Accessibility Features
- Ubisoft’s New Crossover With Xbox Highlights an Awful Trend For Video Game Availability
- One year later, XBOX’s Adaptive Joystick has changed our accessible gaming life for the better — as Microsoft’s efforts slow down
AI Employment and Legal Trends
- New AI Law Creates Employer Compliance- CBIA
- Big Tech’s Money Men Don’t Care About the Backlash- Politico
- How to Make AI More Accessible in the Workplace- GDL- WHAS11 (YouTube)
- Employers Role-Play Terminations with AI Training Simulators- SHRM
- Colorado’s SB26-189 sets new rules for AI in employment decisions- Venable
- Is Your HR Technology About to Become a High-Risk AI System?- Seyfarth Shaw
- Meta Layoff Bias Suit Exposes Employer Risk in AI Firing Factors- Bloomberg Law
- AI Has Ideas About Intellectual Disabilities. It’s Not Always Accurate- Disability Scoop
- AI, equity and the future of learning in higher education- StaffNet – The University of Manchester
- Study finds fairness concerns in AI hiring are often reframed as risks to manage- Relocate Magazine
- AI search has moved the digital front door, and most websites haven’t noticed- Perryville Republic Monitor
- A pharmacy chain in Vermont implemented AI for efficiency. It’s led to delays, incorrect information and privacy concerns- VTDigger
- AI Companies Are Buying Antique Books, Ingesting Their Contents to Train Models, and Then Destroying Them at Incredible Scale- Futurism
- New Survey and Report from Deque Systems Shows Volume of AI-Generated Code is Significantly Increasing “Accessibility Debt” Risk- USA Today
- As ADA Anniversary Approaches, University of Phoenix Survey Highlights AI’s Potential to Advance Accessibility in Work and Learning- University of Phoenix
Accessibility Statements
- Thrival
- Optum Rx
- Ignite Reading
- UNSW Sydney
- NeMO Archive
- Equal Access for the Blind
- Historic Environment Scotland
- Woodland Community College
- Disability Rights North Carolina
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
Microassist Digital Accessibility Services
Have you received an accessibility demand letter because of your website or application? Please contact us for any questions you have about our accessibility services and how we might support your organization. Services include:- Accessible Website and Application Development— We rely heavily on accessibility best practices and using HTML5 and ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) standards to build WCAG-compliant and human-tested accessible environments. Our teams are proficient in open source technologies such as WordPress, Drupal and Moodle, as well as custom frameworks in .NET, PHP, AngularJS, and other frameworks. Our Learning and Development team can also help you create accessible custom training.
- Accessible Document Services— Whether you’re dealing with a few or a warehouse of Microsoft Office documents, PDFs, or other files, there are several ways Microassist can enable your team to offer documents and materials that meet stringent accessibility standards.
- Accessibility Remediation— Our accessibility remediation services help you fix existing materials so that they conform to WCAG, Section 504 and 508, Department of Education OCR, and ADA Title II/III requirements. We remediate websites, applications, documents, and elearning, recommending re-creation when that is more efficient and economical. Especially for website and applications, to find out what is in need of remediation, we’ll start with an Accessibility Audit.
- Accessibility Training— With several courses available for developers, testers, and content creators, your team can become equipped to consistently and expertly produce accessible digital products and online environments.
- VPAT®Evaluation Services— Primarily used by government purchasers and government vendors during the procurement and sale of ICT products and services under Section 508, a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template® (VPAT) attests to the accessibility of a given product or service. Contact us to make sure the VPAT you write or review is accurate and meaningful.
