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Feature Stories
Department of Education Discipline Guidance Will Harm Disabled Students of Color
August 20, 2026 | Source: Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund condemns the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) continued rollback of protections for Black and brown students with and without disabilities. On August 18, 2026, the Department’s Office for Civil Rights issued a “Dear Colleague letter,” forbidding public schools from considering race when making decisions related to student discipline. The letter is an about-face from previous guidance that recognized that if a school district disciplines students of color at higher rates, the policy should be examined even if it is not school district policy…
Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
August 25, 2026 | Source: CBS News
At Chain of Lakes Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida, Josette Smith’s 9-year-old son, Ethan, gets to do what he loves most: crafts, math, and science. That is, when he isn’t being pulled out of class. Ethan has autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. He was diagnosed with autism in kindergarten after displaying behavior that concerned his relatives: He paced, flapped his arms, and became consumed with highly specific interests, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and dachshunds…
After years of federal oversight, Georgia’s disability care system faces a new test
August 24, 2026 | Source: Georgia Reporter
The Justice Department has signaled that the federal government no longer plans to enforce a landmark court ruling that has shaped Georgia’s mental health and disability care system for nearly two decades, although the leader of the state agency responsible for disability services says nothing has changed in his mind. A June memo from the U.S. Department of Justice argues that federal disability laws do not require states to provide community-based care to people with disabilities that limit their ability to do what the Americans with Disabilities Act considers “major life activities,” such as eating…
National News (U.S.)
Disability watchdog sues Klein ISD, alleging district blocked special education classroom monitoring
August 21, 2027 | Source: Fox26
Days after a former Klein ISD classroom aide was arrested on felony charges for allegedly injuring a student, additional concerns are surfacing regarding special education classroom safety and district transparency. According to court filings in a pending federal lawsuit, an independent statewide advocacy organization alleges that Klein ISD has unlawfully blocked its advocates from inspecting special education classrooms for more than a year. The lawsuit was filed by Disability Rights Texas, a federally mandated, independent agency created to protect and advocate for people with disabilities across the state…
Concertgoer speaks out about accessible seating frustration at Noah Kahan show at Coors Field
August 21, 2026 | Source: 9News
The last decade has been a complex journey laden with firsts for Taylor D’Agostino after becoming paralyzed in 2016. There were moments of despair offset by the healing power of music. Through the years, one voice seemed to pierce through the pain, allowing for light where there was darkness. “I even have like three tattoos of song lyrics and stuff on me,” she told 9NEWS. “I just wanted to be there to enjoy the music and to watch him live because he’s an amazing performer and he’s doing great things.”…
America’s Biggest Untapped Talent Pool Is Hiding in Plain Sight
August 22, 2026 | Source: Newsweek
Across America, business leaders are asking the same question: Where can we find the talent we need? Companies talk about labor shortages, skills gaps and competition for qualified workers. Yet at the same time, millions of Americans remain overlooked because employers continue to make assumptions about what they can and cannot do. One of the largest untapped talent pools in our economy is people with disabilities. I know what it feels like to be overlooked. I grew up on a dairy farm in California and was diagnosed with epilepsy after years of unexplained seizures…
Deaf migrants deported without access to sign language interpreters
August 24, 2026 | Source: Houston Public Media
When migrants who are deaf interact with immigration enforcement officials, they are supposed to have access to a sign language interpreter. But new reporting from Mother Jones has found that some of the more than 100 deaf immigrants who have been deported from the U.S. in 2026 have had no interpreters, or that the service was inadequate to their needs. Julia Métraux reports on disability issues for Mother Jones. She says migrants have been deported to countries that are not their own, without knowing where they were being sent…
Federal ruling reinstates SB1 provisions, raising accessibility concerns in Webb County
August 24, 2026 | Source: KGNS
A federal appeals court has reinstated Texas rules for mail-in voting and voting assistance, a change that could create new requirements for voters with disabilities in Webb County. A federal judge in San Antonio ruled in March that 2021 voting laws signed by Gov. Greg Abbott discriminate against voters with disabilities, striking down SB 1 provisions requiring matching ID and a signed oath for anyone helping a disabled voter. In August, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned that ruling. Jose Luis Castillo, Webb County elections administrator, said the office has been following the process since the changes were made…
Inclusive by design: Building accessibility into theater
August 24, 2026 | Source: The Seattle Times
Accessibility in theater can extend far beyond what audiences encounter in the performance itself. It can begin years before opening night, shaping how stories are written, how disability is represented, who is included in the creative process and even how artists work together in the rehearsal room. In a coproduction between Seattle Rep and Cleveland Play House, “Freak The Mighty” reunites the theater with Junkyard Dog Productions, the Tony Award-winning producers behind “Come From Away.” Based on Rodman Philbrick’s beloved 1993 novel, the musical is rooted in the early 1990s while speaking to audiences today…
Daughter’s cancer treatment led Milwaukee mom to champion first city-owned universally accessible playground
August 25, 2026 | Source: Wisconsin Public Radio
Ten-year-old Stella Schneider of Milwaukee loves going to the playground to climb monkey bars and ride fire slides. But a life-changing cancer diagnosis three years ago changed her physical ability to just be a kid. “She was unable to walk, talk, swallow — do all the things that she used to do before,” said her mom, Rese Schneider. On WPR’s “Morning Edition,” she said that a brain tumor led Stella to undergo dozens of surgeries as well as ongoing radiation therapy. But, the first time she went back to the playground at Kilbourne Reservoir Park in Milwaukee, a single moment changed the Schneider family forever…
Lexington needs to spend $74M over 20 years to make public spaces accessible
August 25, 2026 | Source: Lexington Herald Leader and The CivicLex Weekly
A consultant found that Lexington needs to make nearly $74.5 million worth of improvements to parks, government buildings and other public spaces to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. WT Group AEC, a Chicago-based firm, presented an overview of its work writing a new plan for the city to help make those public spaces more accessible. The ADA Transition Plan, as it’s called, recommends a three-phase approach over the next 20 years to improve city properties. The team looked at more than 4,500 acres of city property, measuring door widths to park bathroom stalls, the slopes of parking lots and more…
Disabled Customer Was Shocked to See What the Restaurant Wrote on Her Birthday Plate
August 26, 2026 | Source: Opposing Views
A New Jersey singer-songwriter says a birthday dinner with loved ones turned into an unforgettable disappointment after a restaurant served her dessert with a message that referenced her disability. Antonia Sinibaldi had gathered with family and friends to celebrate her 29th birthday at a popular waterfront restaurant in Weehawken when an unexpected inscription on her dessert plate stunned everyone at the table. What was supposed to be a festive moment quickly became awkward and upsetting when the dessert arrived decorated with the words “Happy Birthday Wheelchair.”…
How Dolly Parton helped the world – from children’s books to supporting Covid vaccine
August 26, 2026 | Source: BBC
Dolly Parton will not only be remembered for her iconic songs and Southern charm, but also for her philanthropic work. Throughout her life, she supported communities in need, especially in her home state of Tennessee. She funded medical research that led to one of the first Covid-19 vaccines, donated to wildfire victims and even helped the once-endangered bald eagle, America’s national bird. But it is her Imagination Library – the mainstay of her charity work – that has helped millions of children learn to read by sending out free books…
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Lyft In Wheelchair Accessibility Lawsuit
Source: August 27, 2026 | Source: News 12 Westchester
A federal appeals court has ruled that Lyft does not have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles nationwide. The decision upholds a lower court ruling in favor of the ride-hailing company. Yonkers-based Westchester Disabled on the Move brought the lawsuit, arguing that Lyft limited the availability of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York’s Human Rights Law. The advocacy group noted that Lyft vehicles capable of accommodating fixed-frame wheelchairs are available in only nine cities…
The Willits Slide: Accessibility Advocates Mark Ten Years of Progress Mired with Problems
August 27, 2026 | Source: L.A. Streetsblog
This week, The Willits Slide civic performance commemorated ten years of the Willits Settlement. Faced the with the pressure of lawsuit brought by disability advocates, in 2016 the city of L.A. committed to investing nearly $1.4 billion over 30 years to improve failing inaccessible sidewalks. “Forward 1-2-3! Back 1-2-3-4!” called one performer, as other Angelenos – in wheelchairs, on foot, with white canes – marched back and forth to echo the city’s recent halting and uneven progress on maintaining and improving basic sidewalk accessibility…
Jack Fact — According to NYU Langone Health, roughly 7 million people in America have dementia, and it’s expected that number will double by 2060.
Hit The Road Jack — Park City earns Accessibility Verified designation from Wheel the World and 8 ways facilities, parks and services are being designed for everyone and From California to Scotland, These 8 Beaches Are Raising the Bar for Accessibility
International News
Estonia pushes 112 accessibility deadline to 2027 as service falls short
August 21, 2026 | Source: ERR- Estonia
While Estonia was supposed to meet accessibility requirements by June 2025, the necessary systems still aren’t fully in place. Currently, people can contact the Emergency Response Center by voice call or SMS, but neither option works equally for everyone. For example, deaf or hard of hearing people, as well as those who have had a stroke, whose speech is impaired or who cannot safely speak in an emergency may need alternatives such as video calls or real-time text (RTT). Mari Tuulik, an accessibility advocate with the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People (EPIKoda), said SMS service doesn’t ensure access for everyone, including those with difficulty reading or writing…
Chennai lags in accessibility, CAG report highlights mobility barriers for disabled
August 21, 2026 | Source: The New Indian Express- India and The News Minute
Chennai is far behind in accessibility race, finds a report by the Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG), titled, ‘Moving Without Barriers: Documenting Mobility Barriers Encountered by People with Disabilities in Chennai’, released on Thursday. Prepared after a year-long study involving surveys, focus group discussions and secondary research with 270 participants, the report documents accessibility challenges faced by the disabled and senior citizens across the city. Claiming that many accessibility ramps in the city are unsafe, Dr Anusuya, a wheelchair user and special educator said, “Many bus conductors are not trained to use ramps properly, and sometimes buses don’t even stop at the right place.”…
‘My city wasn’t built for people like me’: How one advocate is changing accessibility in Toronto
August 21, 2026 | Source: NOW- Canada
Why are disabled people still forced to investigate whether places are accessible in 2026? It’s a question accessibility advocate Taylor Lindsay Noel keeps asking, and she says she’ll keep pushing for change until her job is no longer needed. Known online as Access by Tay, the Toronto content creator and entrepreneur reviews restaurants, neighbourhoods, transit and other spaces through an accessibility lens, documenting barriers many people may never have to consider. Noel wasn’t born a wheelchair-user. She was once a gymnast chasing Olympian dreams, but an accident left her paralyzed…
Kenya AI Accessibility Innovation Uses Local Roads to Help Visually Impaired Users Navigate
August 22, 2026 | Source: The Voice of Africa- Kenya
A Kenyan-built artificial intelligence tool is attempting to make everyday movement safer and more independent for people with visual impairments by helping users identify obstacles as they navigate Nairobi. The platform, called Sightra, combines artificial intelligence, audio guidance and GPS navigation through a web application that can be accessed on a smartphone. It is being developed by Kenyan founders Ruth Nzuki and Brian Gillo as an assistive navigation system specifically designed around the realities of African infrastructure…
Wildfires expose accessibility failures: advocates
August 22, 2026 | Source: The Canadian Press- Canada
Janice Lyons was upstairs in her Summerland, B.C., home when there was a flash at her doorbell, which lights up in her Deaf household in place of a chime. The 74-year-old came downstairs to find her neighbour Larry at the front door. He pointed to the black clouds on the horizon and wiggled his fingers to pantomime a fire. It was bad, he seemed to be saying, but he was not leaving yet. Back inside, Lyons said there was no mention of the fire on her TV or an alert on her phone. She did not realize it yet, but the Bald Range fire was on a blistering path toward her community…
Nigeria’s airports lag in disability inclusion
August 23, 2026 | Source: Dataphyte Insight- Nigeria
Nigeria’s airports continue to fall short of providing accessible air travel for persons with disabilities (PWDs), with gaps ranging from inadequate mobility equipment to poor communication support and limited enforcement of existing protections. The concerns were raised at a facilitation and sensitisation meeting organised by Project Elevate, National Aviation Accessibility Initiative, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, on August 18, 2026, where disability advocates and airport officials discussed barriers faced by PWDs and Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs)…
Saskatoon family celebrates landmark WestJet wheelchair accessibility ruling
August 24, 2026 | Source: 980 CJME- Canada
A Saskatoon family that cancelled a trip to Mexico after WestJet refused to carry their daughter’s power wheelchair hopes a new ruling will put the airline back in its travel plans. Richard Nataraj and his family booked the vacation last fall, expecting to fly from Saskatoon in February. After booking the flights, they were told their daughter Georgia’s wheelchair exceeded WestJet’s 300-pound limit for mobility aids. The family was given two options: cancel the flights or drive with their four children through Saskatchewan and Alberta in the winter to catch a larger plane in Calgary…
JYP, Inspire team up to make concerts more accessible for people with hearing loss
August 24, 2026 | Source: The Korea Times- South Korea
For concertgoers who struggle to hear, the roar of a crowd can make a performance harder to follow — but a new partnership is testing technology designed to make live music more accessible. Inspire Entertainment Resort said Monday that it is working with JYP Entertainment and Hearcycle to improve hearing access at Inspire Arena in Incheon. The initiative is part of Inspire’s environmental, social and governance project “Sound Beyond Hearing,” aimed at creating a more inclusive concert environment…
Rainbow crosswalks could cause optical illusions, city committee warns
August 26, 2026 | Source: SooToday- Canada
Pride crosswalks may be a thing of the past in Sault Ste. Marie after a city committee expressed concern that painted pedestrian paths don’t belong on municipal property. “As part of its role in consulting on public projects, the accessibility advisory committee reviewed proposed painted crosswalks and did not support them because of concerns that altering regulatory crosswalk markings could create confusion and, in some cases, optical illusions that may affect the safety and mobility of people with vision loss,” said Virginia McLeod, the city’s manager of recreation and culture…
Dizon calls DPWH compliance with Accessibility Law ‘terrible’
August 26, 2026 | Source: Inquirer- Philippines
Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday described his agency’s compliance with Batas Pambansa 344, or the Accessibility Law, as “terrible,” noting that the agency still has much to do to make public infrastructure accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other sectors. During the House Committee on Appropriations’ briefing on the agency’s proposed 2027 budget, Akbayan Party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña asked Dizon for his assessment of the agency’s compliance with the law…
Designing digital public services that work for everyone
August 27, 2026 | Source: Open Access Government- UK
The UK has made digital transformation central to public service reform. Whether it’s accessing healthcare, applying for benefits or renewing a driving licence, more services are now delivered online than ever before. This has improved access for many people while helping public bodies modernise service delivery. Yet one part of this conversation has often been overlooked. As public services have become more digital, far less attention has been paid to the people who struggle to access or use them. Making services available online is only part of the challenge…
Govt invites disability advocates to test accessibility features ahead of new Huanggang Port opening
August 27, 2026 | Source: The Standard- Hong Kong
Special testers from the Sub-committee on Access under the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee and member agencies of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service inspected both indoor and outdoor amenities across the port complex. The assessment examined essential accessibility infrastructure, including tactile paving paths, accessible restrooms, passenger lifts, and dedicated travel clearance channels designed for individuals with mobility challenges. During the trial run, front-line personnel from the Immigration Department and Customs and Excise Department guided participants through immigration and customs procedures…
Two Biomarkers May Predict Disability in Old Age
August 26, 2026 | Source: Technology Networks- Japan
Japan has one of the world’s longest-living populations, yet predicting which octogenarians will lose their independence remains difficult. Now, researchers identify two blood proteins-beta-2-microglobulin and cystatin C-that are consistently associated with future disability in adults aged 85 years and older. The findings, independently replicated in an Italian aging cohort, suggest that kidney dysfunction and chronic inflammation contribute to disability risk and could support earlier preventive interventions in rapidly aging populations worldwide…
Accessibility Blogs, Information, and Videos
- Bold is not the same as <strong>- A11y explained
- From paramedic to aphasia advocate- Equal Entry
- A11y 101 – 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value- Nat Tarnoff
- Mid-Atlantic ADA Center E-Bulletin: August 25, 2026
- Why H1 is not just the biggest text on the page- A11y explained
- Age-Related Vision Problems and Your Customers- Braille Works
- 10 surprising facts about keyboard accessibility- A11y explained
- Can We Make Accessibility More Than Just an ‘Accommodation?’- Hypebot
- Trying Something New!- San Francisco Disability Cultural Center Newsletter
- Community Impact in Action: March Grant Recipient Highlights- Ability Central
- Pope Leo XIV: Seeing Christ in people with disabilities helps society grow- The Dialog
- What do prechopped vegetables and self-tying shoes have in common?- Sheri Byrne-Haber
- Furniture manufacturer calls for industry-wide rethink on accessibility- Big Furniture Group
- Does this menu work with keyboard? The surprising number of big brands that fail- Chris Yoong
- Oklahoma advocates work to make voting more accessible for people with disabilities- NewsOn6
- Learning firsthand the challenges of the disabled when accessibility is lacking- Fort Frances Times
- Your alt text passes automated checks. That doesn’t mean it’s any good.- Taarik Ashenafi and Keenan Zhou
- Final Draft EN 301 549 Harmonised European Standard (PDF)- ETSI Technical Committee Human Factors (PDF)
- Episode 15- Accessibility Game Theory, AI, and the politics of assistive tech- Mark Miller and Justin Stockton
- Opinion: Why Disability Access Must Be Central To NYC’s Housing Strategy – Joseph M. Pancari, City Limits
- Write Once, Reach Everyone: Accessible Writing and GEO Want the Same Solution- Midwest Medical Edition
- After The Cheap-Token Era: What Digital Accessibility Teaches About Effective AI Use- Dylan Barrell, Forbes
- Building with people in mind: MarketBeat developer brings accessibility, mentorship to her work- Sioux Falls Business
- Familiarity, accessibility, and taste shape emotional and embodied responses to live music in a socially diverse audience- Springer Nature Limited
- ‘Magic has limits’: Woman in wheelchair is excited about solo travel to Disney World. Then she learned her ‘accessible’ hotel needed a companion- We Got This Covered
Federally Speaking
- FCC Adopts Order Deleting Outdated ASCII Rule- FCC
- Closed Captioning Display Requirements for Equipment- FCC
- FCC Amends Closed Captioning Rules for Video Programmers- FCC
- FCC Adopts Video Programmer Captioning Registration and Certification Rules- FCC
- Evaluating Federal Grant Programs to Improve Voting Accessibility – Bipartisan Policy Center
- Celebrating 70 Years Of Disability: A Legacy Of Support And Service- Social Security Administration
Higher Education Blogs and Information
- Digital Accessibility Procedures for Web Content- University of Washington
- UNM website redesign to provide users with a new digital experience- UNM Newsroom
- Why India’s colleges need to build accessibility into digital learning systems- The Hindu
- Complete the Disability Inclusion Quiz and stand a chance to win!- Stellenbosch University
- VPAT Evaluator: Turn Complex Accessibility Reports into Plain English- UCF Digital Learning (YouTube)
- Family history inspires accessibility research- Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Representatives for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
- Quebec autistic student denied disability-based French exemption, removed from college- Radio-Canada
- Every improvement matters, every Bobcat benefits: Learn more about digital accessibility- Ohio University
- McMaster students build wearable tech to help kids with Type 1 diabetes play more freely- McMaster University
- New names, expanded support: What students should know about University College changes- Inside UNC Charlotte
- 4th annual Accessibility Summit highlights Harvard’s commitment to disability inclusion- Harvard Gazette – Harvard University
Legal Blogs and Information
- Smart glasses at work raise fresh questions over privacy and rights- News Karnataka
- Accessibility Complaints Sparked Montclair Sidewalk Cafe Summonses- Montclair Local
- New Federal Housing Law Could Expand Access for Disabled People- Disability Belongs
- 4th Circuit cuts fired Wells Fargo exec’s award from $22M to $18M- The Carolina Journal
- The clock is ticking: Is your business ready for Ontario’s next accessibility deadline?- Gowling WLG
- Cerritos Business Center Tenants Move Toward Legal Action Over Accessibility Dispute- Los Cerritos Community News
- Smart Glasses in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers- Tina Tellado, Mary T. Vu and Emily C. Heimbecker, Polsinelli
- Section 508 Best Practices Webinar in Archives: U.S. Digital Accessibility: Laws, Resources, and Real-World Insights- U.S. Access Board
- Pearson Education to Pay $150,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission- EEOC and HR Dive
- Colorado Case in Which Religious Schools Attempt to Weaponize Disability Rights to Support LGBTQIA+ Discrimination Heads to Supreme Court, Friend of the Court Brief Filed- Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
Accessibility Announcements
- August is National Make-A-Will Month!
- Universal City to use robots to assess sidewalk accessibility
- KultureCity unveils plans for National Accessibility Park in Birmingham
- New York MTA completes Kings Highway station accessibility upgrades
- Launch of the accessible digital cultural trail between Brixen and Neustift
- Silly Nice Makes Its Cannabis Website Fully ADA and WCAG Compliant
- Tracfone marks 30 Years with anniversary deals and new accessibility partnerships
- London Supply Group launches pioneering sensory accessibility solution in travel retail
- Mount Pleasant mom asks Costco for accessible shopping cart for daughter with disabilities
- Accessibility Panel to Vote on Annual Report Detailing Housing Guide, Ableism Education
- FTA Launches $10 Million Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program for Fiscal Year 2026
- A’ Accessibility, Assistive Technologies and Inclusive Design Awards 2026 Call for Entries Announced
- ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Love on the Spectrum’ spotlight disability representation in inaugural DARCYS nominations
- Destination Door County Awards $190K for Accessible Restrooms, Historic Ship Restoration and Bird Sanctuary
- Copy of Holyoke Commission on Disability 2026 Accessibility Survey / Holyoke Commission on Disability 2026 Accessibility Survey
Accessibility Products and Services
- Accessibility in Google One
- Special Olympics GB to test accessible reverse vending
- Bolt turns e-scooters into maps for wheelchair accessibility
- New Motability Apple accessibility update with ‘new features’
- Apple outlines 50 ways to make devices easier to use as we age
- Samsung Sweeps Design Awards with Accessibility Innovation
- Microsoft makes major accessibility improvement in PowerPoint
- Accessibility Services, Inc. Launches BT RemoteSwitch Nurse Call Adapter
- My tired eyes may finally get relief from One UI 9’s hidden accessibility gem
- Emergency alert app for hard-of-hearing people now accessible in 2 Portland spots (YouTube)
- Tactile maps installed at MSP Airport ease travel for more than just blind passengers
- New smart technology can make diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) more accessible
- Inclusive playground with access for differently abled students opens at Anchorage school
- Special Olympics Great Britain Deposit Return Scheme Trial To Help Improve Accessibility
- Hearing Loss Is Underdiagnosed In People With Intellectual Disabilities, Researchers Say—Here Are The Best Hearing Aids
Accessibility Forums, Tips, and Gaming
- Here’s how to use sign-to-text translation on Pixel 11
- Adaptive Gaming Expo highlights accessible gaming for people with disabilities
AI Employment and Legal Trends
- AI agents and equitable access- McMaster News
- KPMG Finds Sophisticated AI Use Is Still Rare- Newsweek
- Illinois places guardrails around AI- Crain’s Chicago Business
- AI Is Coming for the Economic Consulting Industry- ProMarket
- AI Hiring Litigation: Key Lessons for Employers- CDF Labor Law
- The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical- Gates Notes
- “Hardly any” AI regulations? Becerra should know better- Orange County Register
- The end of the interface? What AI means for accessibility and inclusion- Robin Christopherson
- What To Know About Artificial Intelligence As a Business Tool And Its Legal Risks- Chugh, LLP
- The Return of ‘Blue Book’ Hiring in the Age of AI-Enabled Candidates: 6 Critical Factors- HRMorning
- The Future of AI Is Knowing How to Use the Intelligence Available to You – Thomson Reuters Institute
- ‘Even if discrimination isn’t intentional, employers can still be on the hook for it’- Canadian HR Reporter
- Texas AG Candidate Wants to Reshape Workplace AI Rules: Here’s What it Means for Employers- Fisher Phillips
- Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Restaurant Hiring, But Employers Still Make the Decisions- Total Food Service
- Supporting Faculty in the Responsible Use of AI – Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation – University at Buffalo
- ‘Without Deliberate Correction, AI Will Give Old Discrimination New Speed and Authority’ – UN Deputy Secretary-General at the AI and Human Development Regional Convening- United Nations Sustainable Development Group
Accessibility Statements
- SECCA
- A11y Camp
- Golden West
- New Prairie Press
- Multiphase Master
- Skynet Technologies
- Disabled People’s Voice
- Association of American Universities
- CERN Diversity and Inclusion Programme
- Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
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