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Feature Stories
The challenge of moving special education out of the Education Department
November 29, 2025 | Source: Politico
IDEA at 50: Why Disability Rights in Education Cannot Be Taken for Granted
January 28, 2025 | Source: AAPD
Closing ED Would Have Implications for Special Ed, Accessibility
December 2, 2025 | Source: GovTech
A landmark special education law is 50. Some fear for its future
December 3, 2025 | Source: NPR and Education Next
Ed Department Sued By Disability Advocates Over Plans To Outsource Programs
December 4, 2025 | Source: Disability Scoop
California students with disabilities face ‘terrifying’ special ed cuts after Trump changes
December 4, 2025 | Source: Cal Matters
Advocates for children with disabilities — and even some Republican lawmakers — are warning that the federal government needs to preserve its special education programs as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the Education Department. The department oversees roughly $15 billion annually on programs that support students with disabilities and ensures states are providing them education, as well as investigating complaints that these children are facing discrimination. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has already launched plans to transfer her department’s elementary, technical and international programs to other agencies…
National News (U.S.)
Justice Department Opens Investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando for Disability Discrimination
November 25, 2025 | Source: DOJ and USA Today
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that they have launched an investigation into United Parks and Resorts Inc. to determine whether it violates Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by discriminating against guests with disabilities. United Parks and Resorts is a global theme park and entertainment company that owns or licenses seven brands including SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Aquatica Orlando. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability by public accommodations, including theme parks…
How Rosa Parks’ legacy inspired a new fight over who could ride the bus
December 1, 2025 | Source: The 19th
Decades after her act of defiance, Rosa Parks galvanized a cadre of activists to protest their own conditions and, though the scope of her legacy for them is still coming into focus, it remains just as powerful. They were fighting for disability access, and, like Parks, they used public transportation as a springboard. The disability rights movement took shape against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, growing in size with each passing year. By the 1980s, it had made strides, successfully passing legislation and increasing the visibility of people living with disabilities…
‘Sloppy’ Code and Accessibility Issues: The Trouble With Trump’s Silicon Valley-Inspired Web Design Project
December 1, 2025 | Source: NOTUS
For the low price of $1 million, you can apply for a new card that comes with exclusive perks and is marketed with a sleek website featuring an animated bald eagle standing before sunlit mountains. It has all the markings of a website selling a luxury travel credit card. But it’s not. It’s the official landing page and application for a new pathway to permanent residency in the United States, the Trump Gold Card. In small print at the top of the webpage: “This is an official website of the United States government.”…
Apple Puts Accessibility Center Stage in a Joyful Campus Musical
December 2, 2025 | Source: ADWEEK and Forbes
Apple is tapping into a similar creative approach that helped redefine how the brand talks about accessibility. The tech giant re-hired Kim Gehrig, the director of its Emmy Award-winning 2022 ad “The Greatest,” for a new spot demonstrating how people with disabilities use its built-in accessibility features in everyday life. Timed to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, the commercial from Apple’s in-house team, Apple Marcom, follows a group of disabled students as they learn they have been accepted to college and transition to life on campus…
Students present sensory park designs after 10-week accessibility program
December 2, 2025 | Source: WYMT
Perry County students presented their final designs for a new sensory park after completing a 10-week accessibility program called Coordinating and Assisting the Reuse of Assistive Technology: Together One Priority, or CARAT-TOP. On Monday, the students along with parents and city, county and school leaders gathered at the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health building for a certificate ceremony. The students, who had never worked on a community design project when the program began in September, led presentations to city, county and school leaders showing what a sensory park could look like…
Clearing the path for more accessible outdoor spaces
December 1, 2025 | Source: VT Digger
Before Edie Perkins heads out to explore a new trail, she runs through a mental checklist. Is there accessible parking? How far is it from her car to the trail? Is the surface hard-packed or uneven? For most people, those questions barely register. For Perkins, who uses a wheelchair, they determine whether she can venture out at all. “Exploring new places is always exciting. It can also be a little frightening…there are so many things that able-bodied people don’t understand about accessing the outdoors,” she said…
Her bedazzled cane helps her travel the world (and spark change)
December 1, 2025 | Source: USA Today
Blind singer Lachi calls it her “glam cane”: a colorful, bedazzled cane that helps her navigate her surroundings while also stylishly matching her outfits. Also known as a white cane — although hers are far more vibrant than that — the device gives Lachi autonomy when she’s traveling, as she’s often on the road for personal trips and gigs as a touring performer and speaker. “I am a globally touring performer and speaker, so heavy travel is a part of everyday life for me,” the New York City-based singer told USA TODAY…
Donald Trump’s Nephew, Whose Son Has ‘Severe’ Disabilities, Asks ‘Where Has This Country Gone?’ After Uncle Uses the R-Word
December 2, 2025 | Source: People
President Donald Trump’s nephew, Fred Trump III, is sharing his feelings about a “hurtful” word that has been prominently thrown around in recent days. In a late-night Truth Social diatribe on Thursday, Nov. 27, the president sarcastically criticized “citizens” and “patriots” who he claims have been “just plain STUPID” when it comes to immigration. He took specific aim at the Somali community in Minnesota and the state’s governor, former Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, in his Thanksgiving night post…
Michigan fails its students with disabilities, first-ever report finds
December 3, 2025 | Source: Bridge Michigan
When Michigan officials this year lauded a record-high 82.8% high school graduation rate in 2024, special education advocates pointed out a vastly different outcome: only 61% of students with disabilities graduated. That is one of several metrics showing what students with disabilities are up against in Michigan: They score below their peers in Michigan and across the nation in several areas, according to the first-ever Michigan Special Education Benchmarks Report released Wednesday by the Autism Alliance of Michigan…
When ableism and racism intertwine
December 4, 2025 | Source: The Christian Century
In popular imagination, racism and ableism are often problems of isolated individuals, people here and there who do or say bigoted things. Conversations about intersectionality—the ways different marginalized identities get linked together within broader social structures—have only just begun to enter the mainstream. In much of the church, these conversations are still rare, although they are as necessary as ever. Lamar Hardwick’s latest book thus comes as a vital contribution. Hardwick, a disability scholar and a Black autistic pastor, crafts an insightful examination of disability and racism in the church, focusing on the ways the two are entwined…
HUH? HHS Adds New Remote Work Conditions For Disabled Employees, Leaving Folks Confused As Hell
December 4, 2025 | Source: Black Enterprise
New conditions for disabled Health and Human Services Department (HHS) employees to have their remote work requests approved are leaving them confused, Government Executive reported. A policy document that allegedly hasn’t been shared with the workforce in its entirety states that all requests for remote work, telework, or reassignment must now be approved by an official at the assistant secretary level or above. In the past, approvals had to be signed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Chief Human Capital Officer, Thomas J. Nagy Jr…
Jack Fact — According to the Swiss Disability and Development Consortium (SDDC), 16% of the world’s population – an estimated 1.3 billion people – lives with a disability. 80% of these people live in developing countries, which are disproportionately affected by climate change.
Hit The Road Jack —Spain Talks highlight Sustainability, Accessibility as tourism priorities and Tui survey reveals one in three people have avoided travel ‘due to accessibility concerns’ and International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Four accessible hiking trails for the family
International News
China to Boost Air Travel Accessibility After Singer’s Complaint
November 25, 2025 | Source: City News Service- China
China’s civil aviation regulator has moved to strengthen accessibility in air travel following wheelchair-bound Taiwan singer Cheng Chih-hua’s account of a difficult boarding experience. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has recently issued a draft document, calling for upgrades to facilities, adjustments to procedures, and expanded staff training to improve services for passengers with disabilities. The move comes one month after Cheng posted on Weibo criticizing Shenzhen airport’s handling of his boarding process…
Accessibility office in limbo as it calls out federal government’s failures
November 25, 2025 | Source: CityNews- Canada
The federal Office of Public Service Accessibility is in limbo months after it produced a document accusing the government of falling behind on supports for public servants with disabilities. The document, obtained by The Canadian Press through information access law, says the government is lagging on plans to accommodate employees with disabilities. Prepared by the Office of Public Service Accessibility for the Treasury Board president in June, the report says the government has achieved its goal of hiring 5,000 new employees with disabilities by 2025…
UK government failed on accessible information in early months of pandemic, says Covid inquiry
November 28, 2025 | Source: Disability News Service- UK
The Conservative government failed to ensure that vital information was provided to Deaf and disabled people in an accessible format in the early stages of the pandemic, the Covid inquiry has concluded. The second report of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, which focuses on “core decision-making and political governance”, highlights key failures around accessible versions of information and the provision of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters for government announcements. The report says it was clear from the early stages of the pandemic that many disabled people – who were at greater risk of dying from the virus, were more likely to require help in accessing information about the risks and restrictions imposed by the crisis…
Canada hits disability hiring target but fumbles on workplace supports
November 28, 2025 | Source: Benefits and Pensions Monitor- Canada
The federal government met its disability hiring target years ahead of schedule – but a key accessibility office now sits in limbo as gaps persist in accommodating public servants with disabilities, according to CTV News. The Office of Public Service Accessibility, created in 2018 to help departments meet or exceed the Accessible Canada Act, has funding only until March 31, 2026, with no clear mandate beyond that date. Budget 2024 renewed its funding to that point, but officials have not confirmed what happens after…
How does the EU promote the rights of persons with disabilities
November 28, 2025 | Source: European Parliament- EU
Estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest that 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability. In the EU, 24% of the population over the age of 16 have some form of disability. According to Eurostat estimates, that equals to 107 million people or one in four adults in the EU. The European Parliament consistently advocates for an inclusive society in which the rights of people living with disabilities are protected and where there is no discrimination. The European Commission adopted a Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 in 2021 encompassing Parliament’s main recommendations…
Exploring Audiology Accessibility in Johannesburg, South Africa
November 28, 2025 | Source: Bioengineer- Africa
In an era where healthcare equity is a burgeoning topic of discussion, the accessibility of audiology services stands out as a crucial but often overlooked aspect of health systems worldwide. A recent study conducted by Khoza-Shangase and Munyembate sheds light on the alarming gaps in public audiology service access in Johannesburg, South Africa. Delving into the barriers that many face in obtaining hearing healthcare, the research not only highlights systemic deficiencies but also emphasizes the dire need for reforms to ensure healthcare is truly a right for all….
Women of Power 2025: Yuen Kei Ho Champions Accessibility and Social Inclusion
November 28, 2025 | Source: Prestige- Hong Kong
In this series, we invite our Prestige Women of Power community to look back on 2025 and reflect on what the next 12 months may bring. The world’s best Boccia player, ranked first on the Individual World Ranking List and the first female athlete ever to win double gold in both individual and mixed pairs, Yuen Kei Ho has proved that limits are mostly a matter of perspective — and that the sky might be the only one she can’t quite reach. Through sport, she found not only purpose but strength. Born with spinal muscular atrophy, Ho never let circumstance define her story…
Ottawa falling behind on critical supports for employees with disabilities: report
November 28, 2025 | Source: HC Mag
The federal government’s Office of Public Service Accessibility is in limbo months after releasing an internal document that accuses Ottawa of falling behind on critical supports for employees with disabilities, according to a report. The document—prepared for the Treasury Board president in June—reveals significant gaps in how the government accommodates workers with disabilities, particularly those with mental health and neurodiversity-related needs, reported The Canadian Press (CP). The report states that accommodating employees with disabilities remains “a challenge” in the public service, especially when barriers are difficult to identify…
‘Every step a struggle:’ Nigerian woman with disabilities leads push for dignity and inclusion
November 30, 2025 | Source: United Nations- Nigeria
“Sometimes, it feels like the world isn’t made for people like me,” said Shiminenge, her voice steady despite the weight of the words. In Gbajimba, north-central Nigeria, the 32-year-old navigates daily life in a camp for displaced people that offers little space, safety, or accessibility for people living with disabilities. Around her, tents stretch across dry, uneven ground. Paths turn muddy and difficult when it rains. Toilets and water points sit farther than she can reach without help. Yet every morning, she pushes through the same obstacles, determined not to disappear in a place that was never designed for her…
Accessibility report chronicles steps taken in Cornerstone division
November 30, 2025 | Source: Sask Today- Canada
Accessibility is not a throwaway word within the South East Cornerstone Public School Division. It’s a vital element of its framework that uses data to plan and implement supports so that all students, regardless of ability and learning needs, receive meaningful instruction and support. That was the message delivered by Deputy Director of Education Aaron Hiske to Cornerstone board members regarding the division’s accessibility programs and plans Nov. 26 at the main conference room in the division’s head office in Weyburn…
‘Delighted And Fulfilled’: How A Nigerian Priest Made Mass Accessible For All
December 1, 2025 | Source: Religion Unplugged- Nigeria
Towards the end of 2023, the Rev. Emmanuel Bekomson, the parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Calabar, Nigeria, became deeply concerned about how members of his parish with different disabilities were being engaged in church activities. He became even more unsettled and burdened when he discovered that some members of his church who had hearing impediments did not follow their parents to church because they could not comprehend what was being said at Mass…
Yogi Government Strengthens Empowerment of Women with Disabilities in Uttar Pradesh
December 1, 2025 | Source: The CSR Journal- India
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has seen transformative strides toward empowering women with disabilities. With the backing of key national initiatives like ‘Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan’ and ‘Digital India’, combined with the state’s own progressive policies, CM Yogi is committed to creating inclusive opportunities for women with disabilities. Central to this vision is the Yogi government’s 4% reservation policy, which has paved the way for more than 300,000 government jobs for people with disabilities, especially women…
AK Party MPs stress accessibility, inclusive policies on disability day
December 2, 2025 | Source: Daily Sabah- Turkey
Two Turkish lawmakers with disabilities from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) emphasized the importance of accessibility, inclusive policymaking and societal awareness as Türkiye marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Fatma Öncü, an AK Party deputy from Erzurum, and Serkan Bayram, an AK Party MP from Istanbul, explained that both representation and structural reforms remain essential for advancing disability rights across the country…
A neuroinclusive approach to everyday banking
December 2, 2025 | Source: CommBank- Australia
Banking looks different for every customer. For customers with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other forms of neurodivergence, tailored support can make all the difference. CommBank is taking a neuroinclusive approach to everyday banking that recognises this reality and provides practical solutions. Frontline branch teams play an important role in creating accessible service experiences. At a Commonwealth Bank branch in NSW, Customer Banking Specialist Gabi Baptista Da Costa has built a trusted rapport with a customer who finds busy environments overwhelming…
Musicians from small organisations lead the charge to platform people with disability
December 2, 2025 | Source: ABC News- Australia
Is classical music really for everyone? That’s the question concert pianist and academic Grace Kim grappled with when she became a parent. Kim’s son Noah is neurodivergent and traditional concert spaces didn’t cater to him. Some of the barriers Kim and Noah experienced were the expectation “to sit still, quietly appreciate the music and to only clap at a certain time.” Kim took matters into her own hands by creating Sensory Concerts where audience members could access high-quality classical music…
Accessibility Blogs, Information, and Videos
- AI’s role in improving accessibility- Marketplace (Podcast)
- “Self-advocacy is hard work”- Peter Torres Fremlin
- 30 Ways Media Can Improve Accessibility- UNESCO
- 7 ways we’re making Android more accessible- Google
- Deck the Halls with Tech- NEAT December Newsletter
- E-Bulletin: December 2, 2025- Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
- Tips to make your dental practice more inclusive- Dentistry
- State of Colorado Accessibility Newsletter
- November 2025
- Color Contrast and Web Accessibility- Ilknur Eren, SitePoint
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Toolkit- CalHR
- NPR’s story about IDEA’s 50th anniversary- John Wills Lloyd
- Employee Spotlight: Ricky Onsman’s Story- Freedom Scientific
- How to use Accessibility Reader on Apple devices- Will Shanklin
- The next revolution in design: Emotional accessibility- Ben Wintner
- Seven Trends Threatening People With Disabilities- Andrew Oliver
- Avoiding Accessibility Pitfalls: Lessons from Real Cases- UsableNet
- Accessible offices, a step forward for workplace inclusion- MAPFRE
- Commentary: Accessibility is a civil right, not a perk- Orlando Sentinel
- Nearly half of UK websites exclude disabled customers online- Luis Rijo
- Accessibility with Interactive Components at React Advanced Conf- InfoQ
- The ageing population discussed at the Accessibility Forum- EurobuildCEE
- How to Build an Accessible Website in 2026: Best Practices and Trends- MUD
- Accessibility in Astronomy Pt. 2: Learning to listen- Sean Bromilow- ESOblog
- Beyond charity: What people with disabilities in Malaysia urgently need- Aliran
- Disability advocates drive change through the Doha Declaration- United Nations
- Digital accessibility: A commitment to continuous improvement – Arts Professional
- Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales- Melania Watson
- Here’s what’s up with WID in November/December 2025- World Institute on Disability
- “Edward Scissorhands” exposes the cost of being the “exceptional” disabled person- Salon
- Why Website Accessibility Matters and What Hotels Need to Know- Hotel News Resource
- Advancing Accessibility through Digital Inclusion- United Nations Development Programme
- Traveling Tokyo as an Ambulatory Wheelchair User: Real Experiences and Practical Tips- Accessible Japan
- Conversations with Sports Safety and Service Experts – Dmytro Zharyi on promoting accessibility and inclusion for fans with disabilities- The Council of Europe
Federally Speaking
- Social Security Drops Planned Changes to Disability Rules- AARP
- FCC Reminds Broadcasters of Expansion of Audio Description to Additional TV Markets- FCC
- Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1828-F)
- Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding Program- Updates and Important Information- CMS
- Recommendations for Mitigating Harms to People with Disabilities, Older Adults, and Caregivers from Medicaid Work Requirements- National Health Law Program
Higher Education Blogs and Information
- Rice Web Platforms- Digital Accessibility- Rice University
- Keep C.A.L.M. for Title II digital accessibility- Virginia Tech News
- Advancing Physical Accessibility on Campuses- Chapman University
- What does accessible housing look like at Miami?- The Miami Student
- Marissa Bode on ‘Wicked,’ the arts and accessibility- The University News
- UNL Libraries Efforts for Digital Accessibility- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- UNLV engineering students tackle accessibility, sports injuries, rides – 8 News NOW
- FIU expands disabled parking efforts as campus growth strains accessibility- PantherNOW
- UK graduate student uses knitted e-textiles to meet accessibility needs- Kentucky New Era
- Accessibility Western hosts annual Accessibility and Safety Walk- The Western Carolinian
- Call for participants for study to improve accessibility in heritage buildings- McMaster News
- Excellence in Access and Inclusion Awards spotlight a community for all- Virginia Tech News
- Support for Federal accessibility requirements in courses, effective April 2026- UC Santa Cruz
- Dal researcher explores how climate change deepens disability inequities- Dalhousie University
- Accessible Tips for Improving Presentation Materials- Digital Accessibility- University of Virginia
- Stony Brook University advances digital accessibility to meet new federal standards- The Statesman
- Three Queen’s changemakers breaking barriers to accessibility | Queen’s Alumni- Queen’s University
- Stepping Into Others’ Shoes: AUC Students Run Accessibility Simulation- The American University in Cairo
- Voyager Scholar advances accessibility in travel and higher education- ASU News – Arizona State University
- New AI assistant for digital accessibility guidance – Office of Information Technology- Boise State University
- Call for accessible design for laboratories to make sure organisations don’t miss out on talent- Workplace Insight
- Student Resources: APU Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources Supports All Students- Azusa Pacific University
- Loneliness in America: Just the Tip of the Iceberg? — Making Caring Common is a project of the Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Email Communication and Newsletters – Office of Accessibility and Disability Services- Office of Accessibility and Disability Services – UMBC
- SUNY Chancellor King Commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Launch of the SUNY Disability Support Leadership Institute- SUNY
Legal Blogs and Information
- Legal Update: November 2025- Ken Nakata
- A practical guide to digital accessibility in Canada- Gowling WLG
- Why ADA Website Lawsuits Are Surging – Home Furnishings Association
- The EU Accessibility Act: Navigating the Final Compliance Stretch- Papilio
- American Airlines Faces Lawsuit by 20+ Years Serving Attendant- Aviation A2Z
- HP sued for discrimination over inaccessible website for blind users- Top Class Actions
- Access for Persons with Disabilities in Judicial Environments- Ministry of Law and Justice
- How enterprises can make compliance with the European Accessibility Act more accessible- Diginomica
- State Street Loop shuttle not ADA compliant, city’s Access Advisory Committee says – Santa Barbara News Press
- ADA Accessibility Lawsuit Tracker Final Numbers in Web Accessibility Lawsuits for November 2025- UsableNet
- Ensuring Digital Accessibility: DOJ’s Updated ADA Regulations for Government Websites and Apps- Miles and Stockbridge
- Another NY Federal Judge Rules That the ADA Does Not Require Retailers To Provide QR Codes or Digital Tags on Merchandise- Seyfarth Shaw
Accessibility Announcements
- The winners of the Access City Award 2025
- Moose Jaw council approves new accessibility plan
- VIA Rail Canada Presents 3-Year Accessibility Plan
- Wrexham’s first accessibility guide launched by author
- Accessibility and Disability survey for Bristol Bears Rugby
- Swim Access Launched at Active Disability Ireland Conference
- Pearson and Air Canada Host Airport Accessibility Rehearsal Tour
- Canada releases world’s first standard on accessible and equitable AI
- CFAs: Better Access to Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Large Grants
- ServiceNow Wins ‘Best Use of AI for Accessibility’ at the Netty Awards
- Simcoe Muskoka Catholic board receives $2M for accessibility upgrades
- Public Services and Procurement Canada- 2026 to 2028 Accessibility plan
- Nothing Without Us Awards Honor Breakthrough Disability Inclusion Efforts
- SECPSD releases accessibility plan focusing on physical and cultural barriers
- Weihai Receives National Award for Excellence in Accessibility Development
- Grants to promote Universal Accessibility for People with Disabilities (Greece)
- Leading Autism Organizations Statement on CDC’s Vaccines and Autism Page
- HART is looking for volunteers to help improve accessibility for disabled riders
- Heritage Fund-backed museum adopts NaviLens technology to boost accessibility
- Accessibility Advisory Committee recognizing outstanding accessibility champions
- World First Travel Series Wheel Around the World is a Wake-Up Call on Global Accessibility
- City recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities with launch of Accessibility Plan
- Orange Jordan Temporarily Changes Network Name to “Inclusion” to Promote Digital Accessibility
- Kempegowda International Airport advances inclusive travel with ACI World accessibility accreditation
- Advancing employment for persons with disabilities: Progress update on the Accessibility Strategy 2025
- UN Tourism joins AWE in delivering practical solutions for more accessible and inclusive tourism businesses
- AI-Media Launches ADA Title II Compliance Initiative to Support Public Entities Meeting WCAG 2.1 AA Deadlines
Accessibility Products and Services
- Hope £120,000 playground will ‘transform lives’
- Logitech Accessibility: Design for Each and All
- How Samsung Is Advancing Accessibility for All
- Alabama State Parks Continues Accessibility Efforts
- Aviramp launches new chair lift to enhance accessibility
- The Veo Trike: Accessibility as a priority, not an afterthought
- Do you know enough about these accessibility features in iOS?
- ByStorm Beauty wins $30,000 to make cosmetics more accessible
- Is Auracast the future of hearing aid accessibility in public spaces?
- Samsung Launches Accessibility Mapping Initiative for Disabilities
- Udine’s INCinema places accessibility at the heart of its programme
- The Grand, York joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance Membership
- Five Accessibility Advances, Including a European Theme Park First
- Morgan’s Wonderland to debut first-of-its-kind accessible tower ride in ’26
- Why accessible bathroom design is more achievable (and luxurious) than ever
- New prayer book offers inclusive worship for people with cognitive disabilities
- Hotel Groove Shinjuku enhances accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing guests
- New tactile patch turns flat screens into lifelike textures with human-level accuracy
- Level up design-to-code collaboration with GitHub’s open-source Annotation Toolkit
- Disability accessibility app backed by all five Dragons signs with Google for Startups
- Young people in Surrey pilot innovative accessible travel app for neurodivergent people
- Speech Typing Launches Free, All-in-One Audio Platform to Democratize Digital Accessibility
- Huawei Develops Specialized Wheelchair Mode for Wearable Devices to Enhance Accessibility
- Guangzhou venues set new standard for accessibility ahead of National Games for Persons with Disabilities
- Google’s Latest Android Update Brings More AI Features, Smarter Notifications and Major Accessibility Tools
Accessibility Forums, Tips, and Gaming
- Accessibility in iGaming is everyone’s game
- EA adds eight new patents to industry-first accessibility patent pledge
- 5 Reasons Why WCAG AA Compliance Does Not Mean Your Website Is Accessible
- Exploring accessibility in XR: two toolkits to support universal design in gaming and cultural experiences
- Ubisoft says AI Teammates will make gaming more engaging and accessible, but will players want them?
- From Studio to Stream: Why Accessibility Is the Next Big Innovation in Game Design in Canada and Worldwide
AI Employment Trends
- Democrats bring back AI civil rights bill- NextGov
- AI is Infringing on Your Civil Rights. Here’s How We Can Stop That- ACLU
- From Algorithms to Deepfakes: AI Risks Every Employer Must Confront- Clark Hill
- Pressley, Clarke, Markey Reintroduce AI Civil Rights Act to Eliminate AI Discrimination
- Amendments to Illinois Human Rights Act to Regulate Use of AI in Employment Decisions- GRSM
- AI in Hiring: Navigating the New Frontier of EEOC Compliance and Background Checks- TransCrypts
- Series: AI, Law and Talent — Part 1 The $50 Billion Lawsuit Wave: Why AI Hiring Is the New Asbestos- EDLIGO
- Bonamici, Deluzio, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Safeguard Workers from Discriminatory AI Hiring Practices
Accessibility Statements
- IAB
- UKG
- PepsiCo
- City of Yuma
- Canterbury CDEM
- Milano Cortina 2026
- County of Sacramento
- Sunderland City Council
- Purdue University Northwest
- Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
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