This week we review the stories that garnered significant news coverage during the first half of 2019. It’s a mix, of course: Canada and the EU passed important accessibility legislation. On the legal front it has been another big year, the newest targets include, wineries, art galleries, and restaurants. Several big-name lawsuits have finally come to an end with interesting results. Local governments in Florida have been bombarded with lawsuits.[…]
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The Importance of Prioritizing Accessibility in the Arts
Accessibility in the News — 4/21/2023. Accessibility in the arts is crucial for creating a more inclusive and diverse society. By making the arts accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities, we allow people to fully participate in and enjoy the cultural experiences that are so integral to our society. Accessibility means providing options for people with different types of disabilities, such as hearing or visual impairments, mobility issues, or[…]
What Are Cities Doing To Make Their Public Spaces Accessible?
Accessibility in the News — 8/9/2024. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Feature Story Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility[…]
Accessibility in the News - May 10, 2019
Accessibility in the News — 5/10/19. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on[…]
Hiram Kuykendall
As Microassist’s chief technology officer, Hiram Kuykendall is a technical leader with hands-on experience in teaching, instructional design, application development, database administration, system engineering, and digital accessibility. He is a strong believer in the importance of taking a holistic approach to evaluating a client’s needs, in that every aspect of a project—training implications, delivery considerations, and other factors—must be thoroughly considered at the outset. Hiram has over 25 years of[…]
In 2019 Wheelchair Accessibility Still Lags Behind More Than You Might Think
Accessibility in the News — 4/5/19\. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on[…]
Training for Behavior Change Can Be Harder than It Looks
Tips for creating and delivering training that influences behavior Whether it is due to a new process, business goals, or regulations, any time you need to change your staff’s behaviors or ways of doing things, you’ll need to plan your training campaign carefully to ensure you’re positioning the participants for success. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking training for behavior change should be an easy task. After all, it[…]
Interview with Instructional Designer Debby Kalk
Debby Kalk is an instructional designer and elearning project developer with over 20 years of experience producing interactive, video, and classroom-based learning programs. She has developed training and customer education programs for companies such as USAA Insurance, Dell Computer, and Verizon Wireless. She has also worked with publishers such as Prentice Hall, McGraw-Hill, and Addison Wesley to develop online educational products. At, Microassist, Debby has developed training for a statewide[…]
Toys, Tech, and Text: Innovation Impacts Inclusive Design
Accessibility in the News—10/27/16 In this issue of Accessibility in the News (AITN), media coverage included toys (both modified and off-the-shelf items for kids with disabilities), the impact of technology and text for those with learning disabilities and visual impairments, potential future government decisions on private-sector requirements for accessibility (from the U.S. Department of Justice’s ADA interpretations to the upcoming ruling on Section 508), and the debut of Apple’s accessibility-focused website. To receive Accessibility[…]
Accessibility in the News - January 11, 2019
Accessibility in the News — 1/11/19. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on[…]
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