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Feature Stories
As federal protections fade, Americans with disabilities fear a return to institutions
August 7, 2026 | Source: Big Country News Connection When Rob Stone finished high school in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2018, he was asked to identify three goals for his life. Stone loves art and baseball. He’s cheerful, sports a cheeky mustache, and he’s always up for an adventure. Stone has a rare genetic movement disorder, dystonia-parkinsonism, that limits his mobility and speech. Setting specific goals would help him construct the life he wanted, and help his family identify the services he would need to live it to the fullest. His parents suggested goals like “going on lots of walks” or “visiting state parks.”…Airline Disability Rules Delayed Again
August 14, 2026 | Source: Disability Scoop New regulations designed to expand the rights of airline passengers with disabilities are being further delayed as federal officials consider rewriting them. The U.S. Department of Transportation said it will continue to not enforce several key provisions of what’s known as the “Wheelchair Rule.” The 2024 rule, finalized under the Biden administration, requires training for airline staff and contractors who help people with disabilities or who handle wheelchairs. It also beefs up standards for how assistance must be provided, specifying that it be “safe and dignified,” and outlines the steps airlines must take if a wheelchair is damaged or delayed…New Colorado law expands disability protections for students amid federal education changes
August 13, 2026 | Source: CBS News As students return to classrooms across Colorado this fall, advocates say a new state law will protect some of its most vulnerable students from discrimination. The law, SB26-125, prohibits public schools from discriminating against students with disabilities, requiring equal access to programs and reasonable accommodations. It also creates state oversight at the Colorado Department of Education, grievance procedures, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure schools comply. Advocates say the law was motivated in part by changes at the U.S. Department of Education…National News (U.S.)
Judy Heumann: Tenacious Symbol
August 7, 2026 | Source: The American Prospect The last time I saw Judy Heumann alive was on February 5, 2020, at the Museum of Modern Art’s premiere of the documentary Crip Camp. The movie tells the story of Camp Jened, a summer camp in upstate New York that created a beautiful alternative world for disabled children at a time when disability had virtually no accommodations in wider society. The story of Camp Jened is, however, not simply a heartwarming tale about children. It is the story of how in particular times and places the right community—the right “safe space,” if you will—can birth activism that changes the world…Public transportation advocates raise concerns surrounding rider accessibility, equity
August 7, 2026 | Source: Spectrum They say if you can drive in New York, you can drive anywhere. But for commuters like Millie Sefranek, there are a few bumps in the road. “It just makes things even more challenging,” Sefranek said. “In a time when the affordability crisis is very high.” Relying on public transportation to get around. “My place of work is only 20 minutes from my home, but it might take me two hours using public transportation,” Sefranek said. “One of the big roles that I play in the community is I serve on the Henrietta Town Board. I have also done a lot with workforce development and adult education.”…Disability Rights Organizations Urge Federal Appeals Court to Reject Exclusion of Blind Woman from Jury Service
August 7, 2026 | Source: ACLU and Understanding the ADA Disability rights organizations today filed an amicus brief in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals seeking to reverse a lower court decision to dismiss a case brought by a blind woman who was excluded from jury service because of her disability. The case involves a blind woman, Emeline Lakrout, who sued the New York State Unified Court System after she was excluded from jury service because the court denied her accommodations for her disability. Her claims were dismissed by a federal district court, and Ms. Lakrout has filed an appeal in the Second Circuit to vindicate her rights…Advocating for the disabled: CT woman helping with accessibility after accident
August 7, 2026 | Source: The Bristol Press A Mansfield woman who lost her left arm after an accident is looking to help those with accessibility challenges navigate the world. “I am married with two kids,” Chelsey Knyff said. “I got hurt two years ago when I was hit by a truck and I lost my left arm, along with the right side of my vision.” In addition, Knyff said she had a couple of blood clots in her brain from the accident. The accident happened at the end of September in 2023, when Knyff was traveling on Route 44/Pomfret Road near the intersection of Sprague Hill in Eastford…Meet Shanna Chevalier, TDOT Statewide ADA Technical Specialist and U.S. Army Veteran
August 9, 2026 | Source: Tennessee Department of Transportation In a world where Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards continue to evolve in both the physical and digital environments, ongoing education, teamwork, and proactive planning will become increasingly essential. Shanna Chevalier, TDOT Statewide ADA Technical Specialist, is at the center of TDOT’s compliance efforts, collaborating with teams across the department and throughout the state to support accessibility across transportation facilities, sidewalks, programs, services, and digital content…Yale Study: Medicare for All Would Save Over 114,000 Lives and $1 Trillion a Year
August 11, 2026 | Source: Common Dreams Previous research has shown that shifting the United States to a Medicare for All system could save roughly 68,000 lives and $650 billion per year, but a new study by experts at Yale University suggests the savings would likely be even greater on both fronts. In a Tuesday statement, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), lead sponsor of the Medicare for All Act in the Senate, highlighted the findings, published recently on medRxiv, a server for preprints, or research that hasn’t yet been peer reviewed. “The US spends more on healthcare than any other nation, yet tens of millions of Americans are uninsured or underinsured, and coverage retractions enacted in 2025 are widening these gaps,” the five experts wrote…Faith beyond words: How Bishop Chau uses ASL to make Catholicism more accessible
August 11, 2026 | Source: The Setonian Hands move. Faces tell a story. Meaning is created without speech. For Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau, auxiliary bishop of Newark and Seton Hall alumnus, American Sign Language (ASL) is how he connects with the Deaf Catholics he serves. “It’s more alive,” Chau said. ASL is more than just communication for Chau—it is an integral part of his vocation, connecting him with the Deaf community. Those movements hold deep value in his ministry. Chau views sign language as an incarnation of the word of God…When Disabled People Are Priced Out, We Lose More Than a Home
August 12, 2026 | Source: OtherWords For those in the disability community, it has always taken a village. When your life is filled with doctor’s appointments, chronic illness symptoms, and navigating a world that isn’t built for accessibility, being surrounded by reliable family, friends, and peers doesn’t just enrich the day-to-day — it makes the day-to-day possible. Yet the cost of housing is throwing this critical ecosystem out of balance. As home prices climb and renters contend with skyrocketing leases and utilities, disabled people often have no choice but to leave the communities they’ve built because they’ve been priced out…ADA expansion brings new accessibility requirements to government websites
August 12, 2026 | Source: KIVI-TV The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in July 1990 to make community spaces accessible for everyone. 36 years later, governments are now facing new requirements aimed at making digital spaces accessible as well. “I am blind, and I use a screen reader called JAWS,” Dianna Willis said. Willis uses her keyboard and audio prompts to move through websites and find information online. “Everything is online anymore, and so it is really essential that it is designed to be accessible for people with disabilities,” Willis said…Burn victim says mall valet blocked his handicap parking spot
August 10, 2026 | Source: KRIS 6 A disabled burn victim says a valet employee at La Palmera Mall turned him away from a handicap parking spot — and told him he didn’t care about his condition. Gabriel Alvarado, a Corpus Christi resident who was burned in an explosion 17 years ago, says the incident happened on a Sunday when he went to the mall with his daughter and her fiancee to get pizza after church. After pulling into a handicap spot with his placard visibly displayed, Alvarado says a valet employee told him he couldn’t park there…A new addition to the Oregon Capitol helps children with severe disabilities ‘advocate with dignity’
August 12, 2026 | Source: Oregon Live A small upgrade added near the end of the nearly $600 million overhaul of the state Capitol is providing dignity for Oregonians with severe disabilities who visit the building to lobby lawmakers. The new universal changing table tucked into an accessible bathroom on the main floor of the Capitol is the first dedicated space for family members and other caregivers to remove and replace the undergarments of older children and adults who require assistance. As recently as 2025, families had to ask lawmakers to use their offices as impromptu changing rooms…Missoula Neighbors United holds accessibility audit for West Broadway corridor
August 13, 2026 | Source: KPAX Missoula Neighbors United did just what their name entails on Thursday morning by connecting Broadway Street disabled residents with City and County planners to make the area more accessible. Moving through the streets, there was an open dialogue about which sidewalks need fixing and what safety needs must be addressed through future projects. “Come together and work on a plan that allows the accessibility not just for one community but for all communities,” Bruce Blattner resident Alyxander Kurschner said…Churches Say They’re Welcoming to Those With Disabilities
August 13, 2026 | Source: MinistryWatch Pastors and churchgoers assume people with disabilities will feel at home in their church, but congregations haven’t always made sure that would be the case. A Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors and churchgoers finds almost all in both groups believe those with disabilities would feel welcomed and included when coming to their church, even if pastors have grown less confident. “Being welcoming is a choice. Both pastors and churchgoers are very optimistic that people with disabilities would feel welcomed and included at their church,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research…Jack Fact — According to UC Davis Health Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, an estimated 6.5 million older Americans lived with Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, By 2060, this figure is projected to grow to 13.8 million people. That means 42% of Americans over age 55 will eventually develop dementia. Hit The Road Jack — Travelling as a Wheelchair User: Wheeling Around the World and Traverse City recognizes how accessibility can build tourism and Travel industry praises Spain’s accessibility
International News
Laws promote digital accessibility, but real inclusion is still a work in progress
August 7, 2026 | Source: Irish Examiner- Ireland Fewer than 4% of websites worldwide meet recognised accessibility standards for people with disability, with most Irish businesses listed among those failing to serve this market. The World Health Organisation reports that more than one billion people globally are living with a disability. One in four people requires some form of assistance to access the online world. Research from Digital Business Ireland found that 49% of Irish businesses are unaware of the requirements of the European Accessibility Act (EAA), a landmark piece of legislation that came into force in June 2025…As the world rediscovers ‘The Odyssey,’ disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
August 8,2026 | Source: The Associated Press- Greece As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global fascination with Homer, a cast of disabled and non-disabled performers in Greece is staging the war’s other story. It’s not about the triumph of returning heroes, but the suffering they left behind. “The Trojan Women,” with a cast of 22, was staged at Epidaurus, the ancient open-air stone arena in southern Greece. It marked what organizers called the first fully accessible performance in the ancient theater’s 2,300-year history. While Homer followed warriors sailing home from Troy, the playwright Euripides — writing some three centuries later — turned to the city’s ruins and its women, forced into exile and enslavement…Inside Nigeria’s Struggle for Accessible Air Travel
August 8, 2026 | Source: The Guardian Nigeria News- Nigeria For persons with disabilities, getting on a flight in Nigeria can begin as a journey of hope and end as a test of endurance. A passenger may have a priority status, a valid ticket and every right to board like any other traveller, yet still find himself waiting helplessly for assistance. That was the experience narrated by Dr Adebukola Adebayo, a blind World Bank consultant, at a stakeholders’ meeting on aviation accessibility in Abuja. Adebayo told aviation authorities and disability advocates that, despite being accorded priority as a passenger with a disability, he was left underneath an aircraft for about 30 minutes while travelling through the airport…As the world rediscovers ‘The Odyssey,’ disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
August 8, 2026 | Source: The Associated Press- Greece and Greek City Times As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global fascination with Homer, a cast of disabled and non-disabled performers in Greece is staging the war’s other story. It’s not about the triumph of returning heroes, but the suffering they left behind. “The Trojan Women,” with a cast of 22, was staged at Epidaurus, the ancient open-air stone arena in southern Greece. It marked what organizers called the first fully accessible performance in the ancient theater’s 2,300-year history. While Homer followed warriors sailing home from Troy, the playwright Euripides — writing some three centuries later — turned to the city’s ruins and its women, forced into exile and enslavement…The Cost of Accessibility: How Sick and Disabled Africans Navigate a Failing System (I)
August 10, 2026 | Source: HumAngle- Nigeria To exist in a world not designed for you is to constantly try to find footing on slippery floors, and for sick people and those with disability, there are no handrails to keep them steady. Disability breathed alongside Stephanie Egharevba the day she was born; it showed up at every graduation, birthday, and in every relationship. Her disability reached people before her voice did, and from a very early age, she learned that people saw it before they saw her. Stephanie was born with a physical disability caused by Osteogenesis Imperfecta (also known as Brittle Bone Disorder)…New houses must be more accessible for people with special needs
August 12, 2026 Source ERR- Estonia New building accessibility requirements took effect this month. The rules for new apartment buildings will apply starting next January, and at least one‑tenth of the apartments must be easily adaptable for a person with special needs. The goal of the new requirements is to consider people with disabilities, elderly, children, people with strollers and those with temporary health issues more than before when designing buildings. Ivo Jaanisoo, deputy secretary general for living environment and circular economy at the Ministry of Climate, said accessibility must be a basic feature of a building, not a special solution added later…Accessibility takes center stage at Epidaurus
August 12, 2026 | Source: eKathimerini- Greece A small gray model of the set for “The Trojan Women” is passed from hand to hand, from the front seats of a bus to the very back. Fingers trace the miniature stage-set models where, a few hours later, the actors in director Eleni Efthymiou’s production will perform on the stage of the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Another model, made of porous material, allows passengers to experience the texture of the venue, evoking the feel of the theater’s stone tiers and seating. A portfolio of miniature costumes completes the tactile introduction…Sight-impaired woman ‘disempowered’ by hospital during pregnancy
August 12, 2026 | Source: BBC- UK A woman with a sight impairment said she felt “disempowered” after not being able to access her own medical records easily during her pregnancy. Jenny Molineux, 42, from Rawtenstall, gave birth to her daughter Theadora four years ago at the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre at Burnley Hospital. She said the lack of accessibility “added a whole extra layer of anxiety” and “nobody really knew how to support a visually impaired mum”. East Lancashire Hospital Trust (ELHT) said its maternity services had made real progress in improving how accessible information was, but that there was more to do…P.E.I.’s first Access Beach Day spotlights resources for Islanders with disabilities
August 12, 2026 | Source: CBC- Canada Fenix Doherty-Kirby injured their hip two years ago, and hasn’t been able to enjoy the waters at P.E.I.’s beaches without help or supervision since. But on Sunday, the 22-year-old was able to enjoy a swim using a floating wheelchair.“I have to have my friends help me into the water.… I wouldn’t be able to stay in for very long,” they said. “Now, I can go into the water.… I feel like I’m swimming now.” ParaSport and Recreation P.E.I. collaborated with the Spinal Cord Injury Association of P.E.I. and Parks Canada to hold the first Access Beach Day celebration last Sunday…NCDA calls for stricter compliance with Accessibility Law
August 13, 2026 | Source: Inquirer.net- Philippines and The Manila Times The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) has called on public and private establishments and local government units (LGUs) to strictly comply with accessibility laws and regularly inspect facilities to ensure required features meet prescribed standards. In a statement Wednesday, the NCDA said that while laws already require establishments and infrastructure to provide access for persons with disabilities, barriers to mobility and inclusion remain in many public and private spaces. “[D]espite legal mandates, significant barriers remain deeply entrenched in both public and private spaces across the country, with many establishments and infrastructures continuing to fall short of required accessibility standards..Visually impaired secret shoppers put Edinburgh Festival Fringe accessibility to the test
August 13, 2026 | Source: THIIS Magazine- Scotland Visually impaired secret shoppers are going undercover at Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues to put accessibility to the test, assessing whether training and awareness work are translating into a better experience for disabled audiences. The volunteers, who have helped deliver accessibility training to Fringe staff and performers over the past two years, have been carrying out unannounced visits across the city to identify what’s working, highlight barriers, and help drive further improvements. The secret shoppers, who are members of Sight Loss Councils Scotland and Sight Scotland’s Policy Group, have welcomed the progress made so far, highlighting accessibility training and stronger collaboration with venues as key drivers of change…Young disabled people across Europe face toxicity and hostility from disability movement veterans, says book
August 13, 2026 | Source: Disability News Service- UK Young disabled people are often “dismissed”, devalued and “minimised” by the disability movement in the UK and across Europe simply because of their age, according to a new book by a disabled academic. Dr Miro Griffiths says veteran activists often implement a form of “gatekeeping” which insists that new entrants must know about their “historical victories” and have a “comprehensive” knowledge about the disabled people’s movement before they can “legitimately” take part. His book is based on a survey of more than 200 young disabled people in the UK and across Europe, as well as in-depth interviews…I shouldn’t have to fight for dignity every time I get on a plane
August 14, 2026 | Source: Australian Human Rights Commission- Australia Hard work. That’s how I feel when I think about flying. Calculating what might go wrong, and how much I need to suck up to get through it. I write this not as an abstract policy exercise but as a woman with a spinal cord injury who uses a wheelchair. The very nature of my career in international law has meant the need to travel frequently for work. For decades I’ve navigated systems never built with disability in mind. Nowhere is that more obvious than in aviation. Every step of a journey – from check in to disembarking – contains barriers, microaggressions. Moments when my dignity becomes negotiable…Accessibility Blogs, Information, and Videos
- In Focus: Accessibility for all- Spectrum (Video)
- The NEAT Summer Scoop- NEAT Newsletter
- The myth of the accessible typeface- Zeynep Akay
- A Model for WordPress Accessibility- Adrian Roselli
- Mid-Atlantic ADA Center E-Bulletin: August 11, 2026
- Promises of Accessibility ComplAIance- Bogdan Cerovac
- Authentic Accessibility With Daniel Hodges- Maxwell Ivey
- Accessibility getting dropped in the process- Nicolas Steenhout
- Is your board getting accessibility governance right?- Léonie Watson
- Why the R-Word Is the Defining Slur of the Trump Era- Sadie Dingfelder
- 5 accessibility lessons from the 2026 Disability Index Report- A11y explained
- Disability Confident Leader – our annual voluntary statement- Sports England
- Accessible Digital Media Guidelines – Educational Policies and Standards- GBH
- ACA Section 1557 raises accessibility stakes for patient kiosks- Kiosk Marketplace
- Practical Guidelines for Making Destructive Actions Accessible- Sheri Byrne-Haber
- Communication accessibility is a missing patient safety standard – Croakey Health Media
- It is time to make virtual train tours part of the rail accessibility toolkit – Rail Business UK
- 5 Ways to Make National Disability Employment Awareness Month Count- Disability Belongs
- More Than the Minimum: Disability Access and Beyond in SLC- Sara Milano, SLUG Magazine
- AI and Accessibility for Ecommerce: What the Tools Really Do and What they Don’t- Jeff Adams
- What Is AgeTech? How Technology Is Helping Older Adults Live More Independently- Ability Central
- Developer’s Guide to Creating Talking Menus for Set-top Boxes and DVDs- Problems and Solutions- GBH
- London as a Wheelchair User: Accessible Travel, West End Tips + a Wicked Review- Disability Horizons
- Why Accessibility Should Be Considered from the Start of Every Project- Stevie Cline, Big News Network
- Final Call: Who Deserves a Lex Frieden Employment Award?- The nomination deadline is Saturday, August 15
- A11Y Tech Lunch- Texas Technology Access Program (TTAP) Assistive Tech Demonstration- Angela Standridge (YouTube)
- Trust, accessibility and AI: The future of public service user-centred design- Christine Horton, THINK Digital Partners
- Five years have passed since the age-friendly accessibility regulations were promulgated, yet why are the senior-friendly modes across most products still far from meeting the expected standards?- 36氪
Federally Speaking
- FCC Announces NDBEDP Applicants and Invites Applicants for Wyoming- FCC
- Social Security adds 14 health conditions to fast-track disability list. See what they are- CBS
- Evans Introduces Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing- U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans
- Report: Veterans’ disability payments limiting access to public assistance programs- The American Legion
- Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills To Support Accessible Housing For Seniors And People With Disabilities- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Higher Education Blogs and Information
- Sundar Publishes Essay on Disability Aesthetics and Time – Hamilton College
- What we know about the Centre for Accessibility’s AI notetaker, Genio Notes- The Ubyssey
- RamsLink paratransit service expands accessibility at VCU- Virginia Commonwealth University
- UW Eau Claire student advocates for new microscope that makes science more accessible- WLAX
- Accessibility is baked into Pitt’s Recreation and Wellness Center- Pittwire – University of Pittsburgh
- Celebrating UPMC’s Disability Advocates and Changemakers- UPMC and Pitt Health Sciences News
- IIT-Madras, CAMS explore accessible digital finance ecosystem for disabled- The New Indian Express
- UAH Mission Accessible: Welcome Back – Fall 2026 Edition- The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- RIT students gain real-world experience solving healthcare challenges- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Digital Accessibility: What Leaders Need to Know- Laura Hopkins, The University of Texas at Arlington
- Digital Accessibility Update: Committee Welcomes New Lead, Sets Goals for Year Ahead- CU Denver News
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Student Assists Athletes with Disabilities- Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Accessibility Triage: How to Tame Your Compliance Backlog- Dawn Watkins, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
- RIT researchers improve prosthetics with new materials, sensors, and bioprinting breakthroughs- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Chancellor King Highlights SUNY Student Participation in National Neurodiversity Leadership Summit- State University of New York
- Beyond Automated Scans: Creating an Evidence-Driven Accessibility Workflow- Santosh Kanumuri and Charles Squire, Texas Tech University
Legal Blogs and Information
- Blind people can’t use Planet Fitness website- Legal Newsline
- Blind contractors win lawsuit against Trump administration in MD court- The Daily Record
- Why Texas v. Kennedy Matters for Disability Rights and Women- Feminist Majority Foundation
- 2026 AODA Compliance Deadlines: What Ontario Employers Need to Know- McCarthy Tétrault
- Former ISU student sues university for alleged disability discrimination, retaliation- Iowa State Daily
- DOJ Memo Threatens Landmark Disability Rights Protections- Dr Sandra Fryhofer, Medicine Matters
- Why Students With Disabilities Have Extra Legal Protections During School Discipline- Legal Reader
- NYC DOE sued over alleged failures to protect students with disabilities from abuse- Top Class Actions
- When “I Quit” Isn’t the Whole Story: What the Volpi Case Means for People Who Support Workers- LawNow
- Inside the accessibility-driven legal battle between the Berkeley Homeless Union and the city- The Daily Californian
- Department of Justice Misuses Research by Persons with Disabilities to Justify Their Segregation- The Petrie-Flom Center
- Court Certifies Class of Unhoused People with Disabilities in Lawsuit Challenging Berkeley’s Encampment Sweep Practices- Legal Reader
Accessibility Announcements
- Ola’s Insight into Mobility Accessibility Needs
- Accessible archery range opens in Voorheesville
- New Ed Tech Procurement Guide Simplifies Purchasing
- Fully accessible Austin CTA Green Line station ‘reopens’
- Amtrak Completes Accessibility Upgrades at Three Stations
- Tifft Nature Preserve officially opens ADA-compliant accessible trail
- Allegion E-Book Examines Inclusive Design Beyond ADA Compliance
- SM Prime wins 14 Apolinario Mabini Awards for accessibility, inclusion
- Hoboken Extends Accessibility Survey Deadline Through August 31, 2026
- ABM airport accessibility ratings improve across UK assisted travel contracts
- Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program, FY2026
- Huntsville aims for inclusivity in new developments with focus on accessibility
- CTA, SacRT complete station upgrades to improve accessibility, rider experience
- TVA grant helps expand accessible outdoor recreation at Lake Guntersville State Park
- Parents rally for SLO County’s first fully accessible, inclusive splash pad in Atascadero
- Amtrak makes accessibility, passenger experience upgrades at three stations across the US
- Ten Parks Project reveals next site targeted for Mallouk’s $30M investment in accessible play
- Members Sought for HHSC’s Behavioral Health Advisory Committee- Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT, August 31, 2026
- Governor Hochul Announces $62 Million Available to Make Housing Safe, Affordable and Accessible in Communities Across New York
Accessibility Products and Services
- Accessibility takes priority for the MTA
- Accessible electric trikes launch in Denver
- PayU launches accessible checkout for digital payments
- Vermont leads effort to make trails accessible for all abilities
- Tifft Nature Preserve Opens ADA-Compliant Accessible Trail
- First unit in “wheelchair accessible” Dionysos 35 series launched
- Hamilton County Parks Expands Accessibility With RightHear Technology
- New Louisville museum invites visitors to experience the world beyond sight
- New venue accessibility guide helps music fans better enjoy live performances
- Arecibo adds Braille signage across municipal offices to strengthen accessibility
- Text to Speech Plugin TTSWP Turns WordPress Content Into Accessible Audio
- Blind musician Jason Dasent worked with Roland to make a guide for V-STAGE
- JioStar, Netflix go beyond captions as MIB accessibility guidelines drive OTT innovation
- Leading mobility aid manufacturer launches community fund to tackle accessibility barriers
- Wheelchair-friendly sidewalk to be expanded through Emmerling Park in Indiana Township
- Zappar’s Spaces AR Navigation Platform Adds Accessible QR Scanning and Faster Loading
- Fiji Airports advances accessibility and sustainable airport operations with new electric ambulift
- Nationwide leads industry-wide effort to improve accessibility for people with communication difficulties
- HD Barcode LLC Unveils HD VisionGuide A Hands Free, Online-Offline Navigation and Instruction System for Accessibility
Accessibility Forums, Tips, and Gaming
- Top 10 Online Gaming Apps and Websites for Gamers
- How to Make Text Bigger on Your iPhone: A Step-By-Step Guide
AI Employment and Legal Trends
- Survey: AI Anxiety Tops Employer Concerns- CBIA
- Bias is implicit in all AI, even legal AI- Daily Journal
- Transparency, Safety Are Focuses for Illinois AI Laws- GovTech
- AI policies work better when employees help write them- Computerworld
- New Connecticut restrictions on AI use in employment decisions- FMG Law
- It’s ChatGPT except it’s just one guy and he gives really bad advice- USA Today
- What Franchise Leaders Should Know About Using AI in Hiring- FranchiseWire
- Meta’s AI Layoff Lawsuit: A Warning Shot for Companies Nationwide- Hinckley Allen
- AI Wearables in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
- Tell Meta: Don’t use AI to fire workers with disabilities or medical conditions!- People-Powered Progress
- A Guide for New Jersey Employers on AI + Workplace Algorithmic Discrimination Risks- Jackson Lewis
- The digital glass ceiling (1/2) – why AI stands accused of actually amplifying workplace gender bias- Diginomica
- No Widespread Displacement, but the AI Employment Gap for Young Workers Has Widened to 19%- Stanford Digital Economy Lab
- Thinking—Fast, Slow, and Artificial: How AI is Reshaping Human Reasoning and the Rise of Cognitive Surrender- The Wharton School Research Paper
Accessibility Statements
- Insi
- PAC
- Hays
- HBO Max
- GrackleDocs
- HelioCampus
- Victoria University
- Arts Access Aotearoa
- National Federation of Independent Business
- Institute for Research on Women and Gender
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