Accessibility in the News- January 26, 2024
Jack McElaney
Accessibility in the News- Knowledge is Power
Crafted while listening to: Highline: Today's R&B Hits
“The evening is an abyss where our daily stresses and anxieties seem to flow freely, like lava released from an erupting volcano. The deafening silence and the darkness of the night invite our minds to wander effortlessly. As we lie awake and stare into the searing blackness, we realize there are no boundaries to our thoughts, so we endeavor to reconcile our ever-present emotions, fears, anxieties, challenges, conflicts, and relationships. By the morning, the rising sun and the evolving day seems to calm the nightly ritual down and the only remnants of the unsettled evening are the ripples left for our next visit to the abyss.” ― Jack McElaney
National News (U.S.)
1. Georgia DNR making hunting more accessible- January 19, 2024 Source: Statesboro Herald & AllOnGeorgia & Now Habersham & Rockdale Citizen & Grice Connect
a. Minnesota DNR advances implementation of Get Out MORE funding- January 22, 2024 Source: Minnesota DNR & KARE 11
b. Accessible Outdoor Recreation Needs Growth In West Virginia's Blooming Tourism Economy- January 22, 2024 Source: West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Walter Rabon said the agency is committed to developing accessible opportunities for people with disabilities. Earlier in January, DNR held its third adaptive hunt since 2021 when five hunters and a hunting buddy were paired with a guide for a two-day “Hunt and Learn” experience on private property in Newton County. The hunt, specifically designed for novice deer hunters with mobility impairments, is a priority initiative for Georgia DNR, according to a release from the agency, and reflects its commitment to providing inclusive hunting, fishing and outdoor opportunities for all Georgians…
2. Irvine student advocates for access to Braille literature- July 19, 2024 Source: OCDE Newsroom & ABC7
William Shakespeare, John Keats and Emily Dickinson — these are just a few of the authors that University High School student Henry Hill counts as his favorites. Henry, an Irvine Unified School District junior, has dedicated himself to helping increase accessibility to classic works in Braille so that other students who are blind can have more knowledge available at their fingertips. Due to these efforts, Henry recently received the Elphie Award from the producers of the musical “Wicked” for his commitment to enacting change for good…
3. Santa Rosa accessibility advocate praises city’s quick response to blocked sidewalk report- January 20, 2024 Source: The Press Democrat
A mass of wet leaves on a sidewalk might not seem like a big deal. But to Ken Rossi, a stretch of sidewalk slick with fallen leaves, poses a significant problem. That’s because he can’t sidestep them, or skip over any other obstacle or pothole. Blind since he was a junior at Piner High School, Rossi, 59, has used a wheelchair for nearly that long after he lost his ability to walk because of a sensory motor disorder. But make no mistake, he gets around. Case in point: One afternoon earlier this month, Rossi left his home just east of Montgomery High School and made his way to Montgomery Village…
4. Parkinson's advocates push for more accessible resources- January 20, 2024 Source: Spectrum News 1
It’s a disease that can often be invisible for some. "Parkinson's is a disease that you don't see," Yvonne Hylton, board member of Rochester Parkinson Network, said. "It's progressive, starts out very slowly and people go a long period of time without being diagnosed in some circumstances. So living with Parkinson's is challenging in that people don't always see what the struggles are." Diagnosed in 2007, Hylton, alongside her husband Kevin, wanted to make a difference. In doing so they founded the organization Rochester Parkinson Network, creating advocacy and education around Parkinson's disease…
5. ‘Maybe we should let me go’: Christopher Reeve documentary brings tears to Sundance- January 21, 2024 Source: The Guardian
A powerful new documentary about the life and work of Christopher Reeve has premiered to tears and applause at this year’s Sundance film festival. Met with a rousing standing ovation, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story traces the career and activism of the Superman actor before and after the 1995 accident that paralysed him from the neck down. The film, directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui, features an intimate collection of home video footage and new interviews with Reeve’s three children and the actors who knew him…
6. Justice Department Secures Agreement with Oklahoma State Agency to Ensure Oklahoma Mobile Apps Are Accessible to People with Disabilities- January 22, 2024 Source: DOJ & Settlement Agreement (PDF) & Findings (PDF) & KOKH & StateScoop
The Justice Department announced today that it secured a settlement agreement with Service Oklahoma, a state agency, to resolve its findings that the agency violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by maintaining a mobile application that is inaccessible to individuals with disabilities. “When public entities make services available through mobile apps, they may not exclude people with disabilities by failing to make their technology accessible,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division…
7. Bringing birds to the people: Organization finds and details accessible sites for successful outings- January 22, 2024 Source: The Advocate
When Alex Landry was researching a final course project for the Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater Baton Rouge, he was excited to find a website that helps connect people with disabilities to birding, one of his favorite hobbies. Birdability is an organization that strives to help people with disabilities and other health concerns enjoy the outdoors. This includes those with mobility challenges, blindness or low vision, chronic illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental illness, and those who are neurodivergent, deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing other health concerns…
8. Accessible Subway QR Codes: Colorful QR Codes- January 22, 2024 Source: Trend Hunter
Enhancing accessibility in New York subways, colorful QR codes are set to revolutionize navigation for users with diverse needs. Colorful QR codes will begin appearing in stations throughout the city, catering to individuals with varying mobility, linguistic, or sensory challenges, ensuring a more inclusive and user-friendly public transportation system. To read the QR codes, users can simply download the free NaviLens app, compatible with 34 languages, which reads these codes aloud, aiding visually impaired commuters in comprehending signs and obtaining real-time travel information…
9. Despite legislative progress, accessible cities remain elusive- January 22, 2024 Source: The Conversation
Amid a complex web of disability civil rights legislation in Canada and the United States, one could easily be lulled into thinking that the work is done. Some of this legislation is now several decades old; more recent additions include accessible design standards and guidelines and barrier-free elements of building codes. But if only this were true. Watching Toronto and other cities in North America work on accessibility feels a bit like watching a snail moving through molasses: the best route is unclear, progress is slow and they often become stuck…
10. Following in her mom's footsteps, a doctor fights to make medicine more inclusive- January 23, 2024 Source: NPR & New York Times & Essence & CBS & Capital B & Washington Post
When Dr. Uché Blackstock was a medical student at Harvard, she had a near-death experience that gave her a sobering outlook on the state of medical care in the U.S. Suffering from excruciating stomach pain, Blackstock took herself to the E.R., where, after hours of waiting, she was told she had a stomach bug and sent home. But in days that followed, Blackstock felt worse; it would take two more E.R. visits before she was diagnosed with appendicitis. Because it took so long for the diagnosis, her appendix ruptured, requiring emergency surgery, followed by a painful recovery that sent her back to the hospital…
11. New Hampshire primary made accessible for voters with disabilities- January 23, 2024 Source: Boston University News Service
Around one million New Hampshire residents gain access to the polls today as the Democratic and Republican presidential nominee voting commences in over 300 polling locations. However, as straightforward as this seems, driving to the booths and checking off a few boxes isn’t so simple for everyone. For the nearly 1 out of 8 New Hampshire residents who identify with a disability, permittance of mail-in ballots and accessibility laws offer a side road to the process, ensuring that their voices are heard…
12. Reporter's Notebook: Investigating accessibility in public transit- January 23, 2024 Source: Connecticut Public Radio
It started as a tip: You should look at what’s going on with the bus system in Bridgeport. Last year, as I was speaking with people about public transportation in Connecticut, and some of the accessibility issues that riders with disabilities face, I received a cryptic piece of information about the bus system in greater Bridgeport. It was clear there were concerns about equitable access to public transportation. But it took a few months of reporting to uncover the story…
13. White House is 'doubling down' on accessibility when it comes to digital experiences- January 23, 2024 Source: FedScoop
As federal agencies check off boxes in the Office of Management and Budget’s digital-first public experience mandate, the White House is “doubling down” on the policy document’s callout for strengthened accessibility across platforms. Jonathan Finch, the White House’s acting director for digital experience, said during a webinar Tuesday that the General Services Administration’s Technology Modernization Fund is staying especially busy with requests of that kind, which are coming in the aftermath of OMB M-23-22, released last September…
14. LAFLA and DREDF File Lawsuit to Defend Tenant Denied Access to Her Wheelchair-January 23, 2024 Source: Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund & Complaint
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) and co-counsel Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) have filed a lawsuit against Beach Front Property Management, Inc. for alleged disability discrimination. Beach Front, which manages hundreds of properties across Southern California, is accused of refusing to allow a long-term tenant to store her motorized wheelchair in an accessible location, making it impossible for her to enter or leave her own apartment…
15. Dialogue on Disability: How to eliminate barriers to accessible housing and transportation- January 24, 2024 Source: WXXI News
It’s Dialogue on Disability Week. The annual initiative – a partnership with the Al Sigl Community of Agencies – is designed to stimulate community dialogue about the perspectives and abilities of people with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. When Courtney Davis became ill with a rare condition, she learned almost overnight what the disability community has to contend with. One of the challenges was simply convincing her property manager to remove snow from sidewalks and walkways…
Jack Fact — The World Health Organization-Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment. In at least 1 billion of these, vision impairment could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed.
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International News
1. The new year should bring in a new focus on accessibility- January 19, 2024 Source: Canada's National Observer- Canada
Accessibility has become an increasingly prominent topic over the last few years. It is one of the leading issues in community design, and cities, provinces and organizations tout their accessibility strategies as evidence of their commitments to inclusion. But despite this attention, there are still several areas where accessibility gaps are overlooked, two of which I discuss below. On the surface, these deficits affect people very differently, but common to each is that continuing to neglect them will lead to a host of consequences felt beyond those immediately impacted…
2. How Primark is championing accessibility with its first adaptive collection- January 19, 2024 Source: The Industry Fashion- UK & BBC
The retailer, along with the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers, uncovered that three in five disabled people struggle to find clothes they feel "happy and comfortable in". To change this, Primark has not only created a clothing line but is committed to driving change across its stores and the business to better serve disabled colleagues and customers. Three in four of the 16 million people who live with a disability in the UK state adaptive clothing is essential to, or significantly improves their quality of life…
3. Disabled travel: finding accessible places to stay is the main problem- January 20, 2024 Source: The Guardian- UK
Perhaps it’s a holiday in the sun or a weekend in the city to catch up on a show or similar event. Maybe it’s just to hook up with family and friends to re-engage. Whatever the reason, short or long breaks normally afford an opportunity to rest, recharge, let off some endorphins and improve your wellbeing. Me and my partner of 20 years, Julie, who is now my full-time carer, have had some fantastic trips home and away over the years. However, we can’t just throw a load of clothes into a suitcase and head off into the sunset any more…
4. Castleton: Praise for accessibility project in beauty spot- January 22, 2024 Source: BBC- UK
A new online map has been produced to make it easier for disabled people to visit a Peak District beauty spot. The village of Castleton is popular for its caves, history, shops, Christmas lights and walks. Surrounded by hillsides and overlooked by Mam Tor and the ancient Peveril Castle, it is one the most popular villages in the area. Now a project, called Accessible Castleton, has resulted in the map that shows locations for wheelchair hire, disabled toilets and parking…
5. Adelaide Airport settles dispute with former disability discrimination commissioner over 'upsetting' security incident- January 22, 2024 Source: ABC- Australia
Australia's former disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes has settled a dispute with Adelaide Airport over a "humiliating and distressing" experience with security screening. Mr Innes, who is blind, lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission after travelling through Adelaide Airport with his assistance dog in May 2022. He said he was not treated fairly by security staff and the upsetting experience left him feeling angry and stressed. After conciliation meetings at the Human Rights Commission, Mr Innes said the complaint had been resolved…
6. ESRI study of ableism finds differences across disabilities- January 23, 2024 Source: Irish Times- UK
More negative stereotyping of some types of disabilities can affect prejudicial attitudes, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). The institute conducted a study that investigated different forms of ableism, or the stigma and discrimination that can be faced by people with disabilities. In the survey, which was funded by the National Disability Authority, a representative sample of 2,000 adults read short scenarios or vignettes describing instances of potential discrimination, such as a qualified candidate failing to secure a job…
7. European Accessibility Act Implemented into Irish Law- January 23, 2023 Source: Mason Hayes & Curran- Ireland
In an important development, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) has been implemented into Irish law through the European Union (Accessibility Requirements of Products and Services) Regulations 2023. The EAA is significant for businesses in a number of sectors and industries including e-commerce, telecoms, banking, transport and for companies in the technology products space. It will apply from 28 June 2025 and will introduce accessibility requirements for in-scope products and services. These have been outlined in previous updates here and here…
8. BBC reforms will stop broadcaster posting uncaptioned content with impunity – January 24, 2024 Source: Liam O'Dell- UK
The UK Government’s Mid-Term Review of the BBC includes a commitment to grant Ofcom regulatory powers over the broadcaster’s social media content on sites such as YouTube, potentially ending the laughable practice of marking its own homework when it comes to online accessibility. Unlike the BBC’s radio, TV and on-demand content (as its staff were all too happy to point out in response to an earlier complaint) materials shared on platforms such as Instagram are not overseen by the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom, meaning when it comes to my #BringBackCaptions campaign…
9. 'I think that accessibility is just such an afterthought'- January 24, 2024 Source: Echo- Ireland
A Terenure man who became wheelchair-bound after a devastating cancer diagnosis has set his sights on reshaping how businesses and society implement and perceive accessibility measures. James McGill was aged just 33 when he received an unexpected diagnosis of a rare form of blood cancer called lymphoma in December 2019. The disease was discovered after James was admitted to hospital with a broken arm, with tests later showing that it was a symptom of lymphoma…
10. Successful conclusion of project “Works on improving accessibility of public buildings and centres for social work in Montenegro,” supported by the European Union- January 24, 2024 Source: EES- Montenegro
Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Naida Nišić and the Ambassador of the European Union to Montenegro Oana Cristina Popa visited the Social Welfare Centre in Tuzi to mark the completion of the project “Works on improving accessibility of public buildings and centres for social work in Montenegro.” The project was implemented through the One-Year Action Programme for Montenegro for the year 2018, within the framework of the action “Support to the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights sector in Montenegro.”…
11. Kakao Mobility launches app tool for calling accessible taxis- January 24, 2024 Source: Korea JoongAng Daily- South Korea
Kakao Mobility, Korea's largest taxi-hailing service provider, will launch a new feature aimed at providing better access to cab-calling for disabled people, older adults and pregnant women. The new feature will allow users, when they are calling a ride, to specifically select different types of cars that cater to their transit needs, just as they might select a Kakao Venti, Blue or Black cab. Previously, such specific cars could only be requested online or by phone, or in Daejeon, through the “Sarang Nanum Call” service…
12. An Accessibility Conundrum in the Philippines- January 24, 2024 Source: The Asia Foundation- Philippines
The question had long confounded proponents of disability inclusion in the Philippines. Laws had been passed and budgets were in place, but public schools in the Philippines remained stubbornly inaccessible to people with disabilities. Everywhere, school buildings with wheelchair-blocking staircases, inaccessible restrooms, and no tactile cues for the blind continued to thwart the full access and participation of a substantial part of the population. Every Filipino will use a public-school building at some time in their life…
13. Vancouver's accessible sensory park won't happen — for now- January 24, 2024 Source: Vancouver Sun- Canada
The idea of turning a Vancouver park into an accessible, sensory play zone catering to those with mobility challenges and neurodivergent children has been shot down. ABC Vancouver said the proposal for a sensory park suggested by commissioner Jas Virdi was amended this week by non-ABC park board members so thoroughly that it effectively killed the proposal. Instead of a dedicated facility, the board called for a review of accessible and inclusive parks and playgrounds around the city and for the Vancouver Park Foundation to start a private fundraising campaign to raise money for equipment…
14. Icy, slushy sidewalks create roadblocks for Calgarians with mobility issues- January 24, 2024 Source: CTV News- Canada
The warmer weather in Calgary is causing sidewalks to become icy and slushy, creating another roadblock for people with mobility challenges. Getting around during the winter months isn’t easy for Elaine Lee. Even with her electric wheelchair, she can get stuck.“It’s been pretty hard with all the snow built up, especially where it’s not plowed or shovelled,” Lee told CTV News. Lee says crosswalks and ramps are often the hardest to navigate as they aren’t always fully cleared…
15. Madras High Court Directs CMDA to Ensure Accessibility Standards in New Bus Stands- January 25, 2024 Source: Times of India
Madras high court has directed the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) to ensure that the upcoming bus terminals at Koothambakkam, Venpakkam, Varadarajapuram and Mamallapuram are all constructed in compliance with the Harmonized Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India, 2021. “We would appreciate if the Access Auditors would make periodic inspections during the construction activity of the bus stands and make necessary suggestions as and when required,” the court said on Wednesday…
16. Cambridge 'nowhere close' to being fully accessible by 2025: advocates- January 25, 2024 Source: CambridgeToday- Canada
Advocates for people with disabilities say efforts designed to make it easier for them to access services in Cambridge are nowhere near to meeting requirements of the province's Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act (AODA). And as the deadline to implement the act approaches, some local accessibility rights advocates are speaking out about the shortfalls they continue to experience. Cambridge resident Ken Roche knows all too well the pitfalls of getting around since losing his sight as a child…
17. Fact check: Did Alberta's health minister reserve accessible parking spaces at a Calgary hospital?- January 25, 2024 Source: Canada News
On Tuesday, a Reddit post began circulating on various social media platforms after it included a photo of a sign that appeared to be reserving multiple accessible parking spaces for Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange as well as her deputy minister at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. The image is of a sandwich board-style sign that reads "reserved for minister of health and deputy minister of health" in all capital letters, while the accessible parking space sign is covered with what appears to be a garbage bag…
Accessibility Blogs, Information, & Videos
- Successes and Setbacks- Disability Debrief
- Why is Braille Literacy So Critical?- Braille Works
- How AI will transform digital accessibility- CIO Dive
- Making accessibility a key digital ingredient- Megan Biddinger
- How The Web Accessibility Framework was designed- Jay Pope
- UI/UX Articles and Interesting Tidbits of the Week- Pedro Canhenha
- How AI Does and Doesn't Work for Accessibility - Solutions Review
- Business Travel Gets Serious About Accessibility- Business Travel News
- The European Accessibility Act: What You Need To Know- Elixirr Digital
- Inclusive Learning: Making LMS Accessible to All Learners- What's Trending
- One Year Of Accessibility Consulting: My Experience And Learnings- Laura Ruby
- The accessibility of online schools for South African learners- The Mail & Guardian
- Inclusive Mental Health Policies: A Workforce Imperative- National League of Cities
- User-Centered Design: Crafting Web Experiences That Delight Visitors- James Andrew
- NCPWD To Begin Enforcement Of Compliance To Accessibility Rights- TVC News Nigeria (YouTube)
- Analysis of the Cost and Benefit: Are Closed Captioning Services Worth It?- Souvik Banerjee
- Making Your Business Website Accessible for People With Visual Impairments - Chart Attack
- Why ADA Compliance is Crucial for Your Website: A Comprehensive Checklist - INSCMagazine
- Addressing auditory processing challenges and accessibility in live music settings - AIP Publishing
- Crafting accessible workspaces: Enhancing accessibility for visually impaired workers- Dealer Support
- AI a Jack-of-All-Trades, From Disease Prediction to Advancing Accessibility for the Disabled- Gaurav Roy
- How HR can break the bias and get people with disabilities into senior leadership roles- People Management
- Empathy in Action: How Sprout Social is Leading the Charge for Accessible Social Media Management- Brigid Hogan
- Progress Toward Making NYC Transit System Fully Accessible Hinges on Congestion Pricing: NYU Rudin Center- NYU
- Accessibility Advocates, Non-Profit Leaders, and DEI Changemakers: 9 Inspiring Women to Follow and Connect With on LinkedIn
Federally Speaking
- VA Falling Short on IT Accessibility to Public, Employees - FEDweek
- VA Needs to Improve Tech Accessibility Efforts, OIG Says - MeriTalk
- Sen. Bob Casey applauds watchdog report on Veterans Affairs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette
- Casey welcomes watchdog report examining accessibility barriers at Veterans Affairs- The Latrobe Bulletin
- New Proposed Rules Aim to Enhance Healthcare Accessibility for People With Disabilities- McDermott Will & Emery
- Six States Selected To Participate In NGA Disability Inclusive Workforce Policy Learning Collaborative- National Governors Association
- U.S. Department of State Releases FY 2023 Demographic Data As Part of Its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Demographic Baseline Report
Higher Education Blogs & Information
- Accessibility services unreachable, some say- Daily Trojan
- Opinion: I'm Still Salty About Accessibility- Albion Pleiad
- Expanding accessibility on campus for all - University Business
- Rhetoric about GW's learning environment isn't reality - The GW Hatchet
- Q&A: Strategies for making online education more accessible- Digital Journal
- Accessibility: Mixing AI and Empathy Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Local SUNY colleges receive aid to help students with disabilities- Niagara Gazette
- Disability Accessibility at SFMOMA and What You Need To Know- Respect My Region
- UBC's Disability Affinity Group unsatisfied with delays in Accessibility Plan - The Ubyssey
- Kathy Cahill spreads the word about digital accessibility - JHU Hub - Johns Hopkins University
- Faculty, staff can learn digital accessibility in new trainings- Around the O - University of Oregon
- Introducing Audible Sight™: Revolutionizing Video Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision People
- Disability accessibility accommodation issues continue on WC's campus – The Elm- Washington College
- Students with physical disabilities explain the challenges they face when they go to university- The Conversation
- Researchers developing AI to make the internet more accessible- The Ohio State University College of Engineering
- CBSE Exam ‘24: Empowering Special Needs Students – New Portal for Exam Facilities Open Now- Telegraph- India
- College of Health Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Improve Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities- Lehigh University
- Embracing Inclusivity: The Role Of Website Accessibility In The Digital Age- Thunderbird School Of Global Management
Legal Blogs & Information
- Hopman v. Union Pacific Railroad- SCOTUSblog & Brief (PDF)
- Reminder to Employers Regarding Mandatory Workplace Posters- Winstead
- ADA Website Accessibility: Insights and Updates- The Consumer Finance Podcast
- Lawsuit Accuses Sweetgreen Of Violating Americans With Disabilities Act- Tasting Table
- New lawsuit against Sweetgreen claims its website violates ADA- Nation's Restaurant News
- Public sector bodies required to comply with The Accessible Saskatchewan Act- MLT Aikins
- ADA Digital Accessibility Lawsuit Trends Involving - Websites, Mobile, Apps, Video- UsableNet
- Key Takeaways from UsableNet's 2023 Year-End Digital Accessibility Lawsuit Report- 3Play Media
- Ninth Circuit Opinion Supports Personal Jurisdiction Defense for Interactive Websites- Seyfarth Shaw
- “Tester” Results Are In! Supreme Court Ruling on ADA Accessibility Testers Proves Disappointing, But Not Useless- Bradley
Accessibility Training & Meetings
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- W3C Course List - Digital Accessibility Education, Training, and Certification
- State of Minnesota’s free e-Learning program on how to create accessible PDF document
- WCAG 2.2: What's New?- January 26, 2024 at 2:00 - 2:45 pm CST
- Is Your Website Accessible? Learn What to Look For and Other A11Y Basics- January 26 at 2:00 – 3:00 pm CST
- Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Sensory-Friendly Morning- January 28, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am CT
- Braille Today, Two Centuries and Counting! - January 30, 2024, 3:00 pm CST
- Highlights from the new Government-wide Section 508 Assessment - January 30 2024
- FCC Disability Advisory Committee Meeting- January 30, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- What's new in WCAG 2.2- January 31, 2024 at 7:00 AM CT
- Divide and conquer – Exploring the Split Braille feature on Brailliant BI X and Mantis with JAWS- January 31, 2024, 1:00 PM CST
- Testing & Remediation Strategies for PDF Accessibility – The Basics (Austin, TX) – Offered February 7 and March 12
- How to Begin and Grow an Adaptive Sports Program and the Resources Needed- February, 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone
- If Memory Serves: Creating Unforgettable User Experiences- February 8, 2024, at 12pm ET
- Designing content that empowers, includes and cares- February 13, 2024 at 8:00 - 9:00 GMT-6
- Creating Accessible PowerPoints 2020 Essentials (Austin, TX) – Offered, February 13 and March 8
- Making the accessibility switch: how NBCUniversal builds cultural maturity in accessibility- February 13th at 2:00pm ET
- Born digital, born accessible: Making the documents and data in open scholarship accessible to all- February 13, 2024 at 3:00PM - 4:30PM ET
- Strategy for Access and Fun4theDisabled are thrilled to invite you to a FREE screening party launching our groundbreaking docuseries, #AccessibleChicago- February 13, 2024 at 5:30 to 7:30 pm CT
- Testing & Remediation Strategies for PDF Accessibility – Intermediate Edition (Austin, TX) – Offered February 16 and March 20
- Creating Accessible Word Documents 2020 Essentials (Austin, TX) – Offered, February 22 and March 14
- Charting the Way Forward: Strengthening Disability Awareness and Advocacy within the African American Community- February 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)
- Digital discovery at any age: your guide to the online world - with Amazon- February 28, 2024 between 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. GMT
- Designing Search UX In 2024- Free Workshop, 2h + Q&A- February 29 2024 at 09:00 – 10:30 am pt• 18:00 – 19:30 cet
- Testing & Remediation Strategies for PDF Accessibility – Advanced Edition (Austin, TX) – Offered February 29 and March 28
- Join Ability Summit- March 7, 2024
- 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)- May 16, 2024
- Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024: Built Without Barriers- Online sessions via the University of Minnesota- May 16, 2024
- A Review of Various Notable ADA-Related Settlement Agreements and Conciliations by Federal Enforcement Agencies- March, 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone
- Prepare for the CPACC (or any) Exam — Strategies for Learning Success - March 28, 2024
- How to Produce a Livestreaming Event (that is Accessible, Green, and Open Source) - May 21, 2024
- Accessibility Summer Camp- June 14, 2024 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT
- Blindness And Mental Health Summit 2024- June 14, 2024
- Batteries included Accessibility: A Pragmatic Guide to get started today - August 27, 2024
- Accessibility testing with NVDA- November 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm – November 25, 2024, at 7:00 pm CST
- Starting your career as Digital Accessibility Professional - November 19, 2024
Accessibility Conferences
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Accessibility Employment Resources
- Upwork
- SideHusl
- Inclusively
- A11YJOBS
- Ability Jobs
- WIRED Hired
- Higher Ed Jobs
- WorkforceGPS
- Disabled Person
- Digital A11y Jobs
- Texas HireAbility
- Disability Solutions
- SSI Youth Solutions
- U.S. Department Of Labor
- National Industries for the Blind
- PEAT Future of Work Newsletter
- Job Accommodation Network- JAN
- National Industry Liaison Group (NILG)
- Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)
- National Organization on Disability (NOD)
- Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship (PIA)
- 6 Best Job Posting Sites for Employers of 2023
- American Council of the Blind Job Connection
- Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
- Mentra is a Neurodiversity Employment Network
- Workplace Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Disability Employment Resources for Staffing Firms
- American Job Center (disability job-driven resources)
- Federal Exchange on Employment & Disability (FEED)
- The State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED)
- National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials
- Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
- Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
- State Policy Power: How to Increase Workforce Equity Through Disability Inclusion- National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Accessibility Employment Opportunities
- Accessibility US Analyst - McDonald's
- QA & Accessibility Specialist - Granicus
- Apple Accessibility Systems Engineer - Apple
- Senior Systems Operations Engineer - Wells Fargo
- Principal Accessibility Front-end Engineer - Splunk
- Senior Manager, Web Accessibility - Publicis Sapient
- Canvas Accessibility Specialist - Weber State University
- Student Accessibility Center Access Coordinator - University of Houston
- Technology Accessibility Specialist - Maryland State Department of Education
- Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Accessibility, and Belonging - Public Health Institute
Accessibility Announcements & Products
- Accessibility Fund applications begin
- Multiple accessibility gaps revealed in ADA plan
- Metrolinx announces partnership with AccessNow
- Menus4ALL iOS App discontinued on Feb 28, 2024
- British Airways further elevates accessibility offering
- Accessible Travel Website Launches Major Expansion
- Astro 4.2 boosts accessibility, image optimization features
- Illinois ensures voting accessibility ahead of March primary
- Rail passenger accessibility app secures £10 million funding
- Inspection of Smart City buses throws up accessibility glitch
- RDKB announces Accessibility Advisory Committee finalized
- Google for Education receives new AI and accessibility feature
- CIHR Accessibility progress report 2023 - Year 1 Annual Report
- TikTok Rolls Out New Text Size Options to Improve Accessibility
- Disability:IN Wisconsin: Newton assumes role of executive director
- Accessible Travel, a $58 Billion Market, Gets Its First One-Stop Shop
- Manitoba Province welcomes employer applications for accessibility fund
- TravelGenius - Radicalizing Location Intelligence in Travel and Hospitality
- Northern BC heritage society seeking support for virtual accessibility project
- Digital evolution: Tridion and AAAtraq unite for a compliance-centric future
- In 2024, Biosensors Are Becoming More Accessible: What It Means for You
- Autism-friendly Bay Area airports, hotels offer travel accessibility for families
- Perforce Adds Support for Critical Accessibility Testing of Mobile Applications
- Northern Heritage Trails Society seeking support for virtual accessibility project
- IAAP Call for Professional Education Webinars - Accessible Built Environments
- The Best Adaptive and Special Needs Strollers of 2024 - Reviewed - USA Today
- Three Muncie City Parks To Receive New and Accessible Playground Equipment
- Microsoft 365 Insiders can check out the new Accessibility Assistant in the Word app
- Fable's Kate Kalcevich Appointed to Accessibility Standards Canada's AI Committee
- Black Hills Works Foundation plans accessible housing unit for adults with disabilities
- City Council discusses accessibility for individuals with disabilities- The Post - Athens
- Beach 67th Street Elevator Opens Doors to Accessibility and Opportunity in Far Rockaway
- Apple’s Vision Pro Support Documents Underscore The Headset’s Accessibility Story Goes Far Beyond Software
- Progress Toward Making NYC Transit System Fully Accessible Hinges on Congestion Pricing: NYU Rudin Center
- Wearable Maker Zozofit Aims To ‘Reshape’ The Future Of Fitness With Accessible, Inclusive Subscription Model
- ClearCaptions Launches New Brand and Consumer-Centric Website To Better Serve the Hard of Hearing Senior Community
- Enhancing Accessibility: Google Chrome for Android Integrates Text-to-Speech ‘Read Aloud’ Feature for Seamless Web Listening
- The World Institute on Disability is pleased to share our new Executive Committee members leading our Board of Directors in 2024
Accessibility Forums, Tips, & Gaming
- Practical Guide to Usability Testing
- Basic accessibility mistakes I often see in audits
- How to create custom voice commands for iPhone
- How to quickly show/hide Accessibility Keyboard
- Guide to the VoiceView Screen Reader on Your Echo Device
- Tekken 8 to update accessibility features following health concerns
- Can’t hear or see well? iPhone settings to make hearing and seeing easier
- Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Proves Metroidvania Games Can Be Accessible
- Video game industry layoffs, AI ethics are top concerns for workers, new survey says
- Unilever partners with Be My Eyes for AI and QR assisted cooking for visually impaired
- Global Leaderboards and Accessibility Feature Update now live for C-Smash VRS for PSVR2
- Tekken 8 Accessibility Options Are Being Tweaked Following Concerns On Potential Dangers
- Mind the accessibility gaps – most of accessibility issues originate in design and how to fix that
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