Accessibility in the News- January 12, 2024
Jack McElaney
Accessibility in the News- Knowledge is Power
Crafted while listening to: Best Indie Folk of 2023
"If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one." ― Mother Teresa
Accessibility in the News Archives- 2016 to Current
National News (U.S.)
1. Comedian Tina Friml on Vermont jokes, Jimmy Fallon and making comedy more accessible- January 4, 2024 Source: Vermont Public
"I'm unconventional," comedian Tina Friml said on a recent appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon. "A lot of people, they see me and they think I suffer from cerebral palsy. Which I don't." She paused. "I have cerebral palsy," she went on after a beat. "I suffer from people." The audience roared — it was a dream moment for a standup comic like Friml. The Middlebury native's "Tonight Show" set was the latest in a long string of triumphs for the 30-year-old comedian, who now lives in New York City…
2. How They Made How to Dance in Ohio Accessible for Its Autistic Cast, Crew, and Audiences- January 5, 2024 Source: Theater Mania
“If you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person.” These words come near the top of How to Dance in Ohio, a new musical currently on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre. Autistic people have some things in common, but every autistic person experiences autism differently. Creating a welcoming environment that acknowledges all those differences backstage, onstage, and in the audience involves “an endless series of small details that together make up an accessible process,” says director Sammi Cannold…
3. Dozens of businesses facing ADA lawsuits; one claims LA restaurant's website wasn't accessible- January 5, 2024 Source: ABC7
A person who is legally blind is suing an Echo Park restaurant, claiming its website violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to court documents, that same person has filed dozens of lawsuits over the last few years.
"Just as a business, it's really scary to get this court summons in the mail," said Bryan Sharafkhah, the owner of Sticky Rice in Echo Park. He said he's very conscious of people with disabilities. "My mom was disabled when I was in middle school, and she's used a wheelchair since then, so to me, it's very personal when somebody says we're not accommodating," said Sharafkhah…
4. Blind Bowling League started among friends. 50 years later it's a tightknit community- January 6, 2024 Source: NPR
Fifty years now, a group of friends has been gathering on Saturdays at Crown Lanes in Denver to roll balls and knock down pins. It's the Colorado Blind Bowling Association. Colorado Public Radio's Kevin Beaty caught a few frames and says these bowlers come to play. Veronica Rodriguez, age 70, has short, gray hair and wears dark sunglasses and a wide grin. She's holding a heavy ball that's ready to be let loose…
5. Karns High School senior creates museum accessibility program for visually impaired- January 7, 2024 Source: WVLT
A new program by a Karns High School senior is making it more accessible for people with visual impairments to visit a museum. “I wanted to do something that could help her experience it more independently and not need a sighted person,” said Mia Warren about her friend, Campbell Rutherford, who is visually impaired. Museums offer various tools for visually impaired guests, but Rutherford said most are not ideal. “Regardless of the experience, there’s always someone else necessary. There is always a sighted person necessary. You always have to plan ahead. It’s a bit annoying…
6. Bishop Barber advocates for disability rights following theater incident- January 8, 2024 Source: WCTI
A civil rights leader, Bishop William J. Barber II, held a second news conference today on Monday, Jan. 8 regarding the incident at a movie theater the day after Christmas. The staff asked him to leave, for creating what the staff deemed a fire hazard. Barber argues this action was unjust, particularly for people with disabilities. We were at the press conference where Barber met with legal experts and disability advocates. A 1.5-hour press conference at the First Christian Church of Greenville centered around Bishop Barber's desire to champion equal treatment for people with disabilities…
7. American Cruise Lines to Improve Fleet Accessibility in ADA Settlement- January 9, 2024 Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut & Cruise Industry News & WTNH & New Haven Register & The Maritime Executive & TravelPulse
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a settlement agreement with American Cruise Lines, Inc., headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut, to resolve allegations that the company was not operating in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”). This matter was initiated based on six complaints received by the U.S. Department of Justice that American Cruise Lines was not accessible to or usable by individuals with disabilities who use wheelchairs…
8. The unemployment rate for disabled workers is increasing- January 9, 2024 Source: Fast Company
When the last jobs report of 2023 was released on Friday, it confirmed that the labor market is still going strong, with 216,000 jobs added in December and the unemployment rate holding steady at 3.7%. That brought the total number of jobs added over 2023 to about 2.7 million—a drop from the record highs of 2021 and 2022, but nevertheless a stronger showing than economists had anticipated. For certain workers, however, the outlook is more complicated. Disabled workers have long faced greater barriers to employment, but much like the rest of the labor force, they have seen significant gains over the past two years…
9. Autism-friendly Bay Area airports, hotels offer travel accessibility for families- January 9, 204 Source: The Mercury News
Traveling with kids can be tricky. Traveling with kids with autism can be downright daunting. And with roughly 1 in 36 children on the autism spectrum in 2020, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and rates rising significantly — a 318% increase since 2000 — the travel industry is taking notice. Hotels in Concord began offering free “practice stays” for families with autistic children in December. San Francisco International Airport provides check-in and boarding “rehearsals.” San José’s airport gives sunflower lanyards to visitors who might need additional help from TSA or airline staff…
10. Justice Department Advances Proposed Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities- January 9, 2024 Source: U.S. Department of Justice & Modern Healthcare
The Justice Department today sent to the Federal Register for publication a notice of proposed rulemaking under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that aims to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. MDE includes equipment like medical examination tables, weight scales, dental chairs, x-ray machines and mammography equipment. Accessible MDE is essential for people with disabilities to have equal access to medical care…
11. Department of Education investigating University over former student’s complaint of disability-based discrimination- January 9, 2024 Source: Brown Daily Herald
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating a former student’s allegations of discrimination and retaliation by Brown University on the basis of their disability status, according to a Jan. 4 letter reviewed by The Herald. OCR will investigate three allegations of retaliation and discrimination made by the student, who was dismissed from their program last year. The student alleged that the University failed to promptly address a request for accommodations related to their disability status…
12. The Care Crisis: Was disability direct support included in Gov. Hochul's State of the State?- January 10, 2024 Source: WXXI
New York Governor Kathy Hochul shared her vision for New York in her State of the State address, which often previews what may be included in her budget proposal. WBFO’s Disability Reporter Emyle Watkins spoke with the head of a local disability services agency to get her reaction. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Governor Kathy Hochul’s 181 page State of the State book had several proposals regarding disability, including creating a plan to ensure people with disabilities are living as integrated as possible, issuing an executive order focused on improving employment, expanding transitional and specialized mental health housing and more…
13. Disability committee targets accessible housing needs for next city budget- January 11, 2024 Source: Austin Monitor
Members of the city’s disability committee want to focus requests for next year’s budget on addressing the shortage of housing affordable for those who receive federal or state disability assistance, which typically falls short of the local threshold for affordable housing. Last month’s meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities featured presentations and discussion from the Housing Department and Accessible Housing Austin that looked at the variety of city programs to address the shortage of housing in all demographic levels, including low-income populations…
14. ACLU alleges disability discrimination, ‘pervasive mistreatment’ of people who are deaf by LVMPD- January 11, 2024 Source: The Nevada Independent
A federal lawsuit filed in Las Vegas on Thursday on behalf of a person who is deaf and was incarcerated in the Clark County Detention Center charged law enforcement personnel with disability discrimination, among other violations of rights guaranteed in the Nevada and U.S. constitutions. In the lawsuit, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada said the action against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department came in response to “the pervasive mistreatment” of deaf and hard of hearing people incarcerated at Clark County Detention Center (CCDC), the largest jail in the state…
15. How to ensure the NIH’s decision to recognize people with disabilities as a health disparity population makes a difference- January 11, 2024 Source: STAT
My daughter Katie was born with severe disabilities. She went on to develop profound autism, attention deficit disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The hardest part for her is knowing that she’s different but not understanding how or why. My career as a health care manager and now a researcher has been derailed and fragmented because I have a profoundly disabled daughter who has undergone so many treatments and required special schools…
Jack Fact — The World Health Organization- The leading causes of vision impairment and blindness at a global level are refractive errors and cataracts.
Hit The Road Jack — Diving into inclusivity: Regina's Wascana Pool aims to set a new standard in Canada & 20 Most Disabled-Friendly Countries in the World & 2024 State Park Accessible Cabin Reservations Open Jan. 10
International News
1. Advocates say London needs to tackle these 4 issues to make the city more accessible- January 4, 2024 Source: CBC- Canada
The City of London is on a time crunch to make all public spaces accessible by next year. In 2005, Ontario's Legislative Assembly passed the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) to make the province accessible to people with disabilities by 2025. While disability advocates in the city are uncertain the province will be able to meet that deadline, CBC London spoke with four Londoners highlighting critical issues they say the municipality needs to prioritize to improve accessibility across the city…
2. How does Ontario enforce its accessibility legislation? It doesn't, advocates say- January 4, 2024 Source: CBC- Canada
a. Ontario cities need help — and cash — to meet 2025 accessibility deadline, advocates say- January 5, 2024 Source: CBC- Canada
b. Ontario has an accessibility gap. Here's how to start closing it, according to advocates- January 5, 2024 Source: CBC- Canada
In her years of advocating for people with disabilities, Alex Wilding says complaints to the province about organizations failing to comply with its accessibility law have gone nowhere. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was meant to remove barriers for those with disabilities to ensure their full participation in society. But the Peterborough community advocate says there's no clear guidance on what recourse citizens have when organizations don't comply…
3. Disability rights activist challenges province to craft strong Accessibility Act- January 4, 2024 Source: NB Media Co-op- Canada
A disability rights activist has issued a challenge to the New Brunswick government, after the province published its “blueprint” for a long-awaited Accessibility Act. Shelley Petit, chair of the NB Coalition of Persons with Disabilities, says the provincial government of Premier Blaine Higgs has a credibility problem when it comes to issues affecting people with disabilities, such as housing and poverty. She doubts the legislation will result in tangible improvements…
4. Voting hurdles: Accessibility, transportation issues deter differently-abled voters- January 6, 2024 Source: Dhaka Tribune- Bangladesh
The lack of accessibility to polling stations, transportation challenges, and security concerns have led to the reluctance of certain demographics, such as disabled, pregnant women, and elderly people, to exercise their franchise in tomorrow's general election. They feel that their voting needs are not adequately addressed, considering there are over 3 million people with disabilities and 1.4 million senior citizens in the country, according to the Department of Social Services and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics…
5. Disabled people 'waiting very long time' for accessible travel- January 6, 2024 Source: BBC- UK
Disabled people are "often waiting a very, very long time" for accessible travel arrangements, a charity has said. Transport for All's comments come after an MP said the delay in constructing lifts and a new bridge at Theale train station in Berkshire was a "case study" in bureaucracy. Redevelopment work was originally due to be completed by February 2014, but has been delayed until this year. Network Rail said the project was not fully funded when it was first announced in 2013, and work began after funding was obtained in 2021…
6. Closed captions, sign language interpretation to make films more accessible: Draft guidelines- January 8, 2024 Source: Deccan Herald- India & Storyboard18 & The Statesman
In a bid to make cinema accessible to hearing and visually impaired persons, the government on Monday issued draft guidelines seeking the incorporation of sign language interpretation and audio description in feature films within three years. The draft Guidelines of Accessibility Standards in the Public Exhibition of Feature Films in Cinema Theatres for Persons with Hearing and Visual Impairment also ask cinema theatres to provide accessibility features in a regular show by making available at least two equipment per 200 seats or less for both closed captions and audio description…
7. The Activist Who Made Toronto Transit More Accessible- January 9, 2024 Source: The Walrus- Canada
For forty years of her life, Beryl Potter navigated the world as a relatively healthy, able-bodied person. She never struggled to find an accessible entrance or washroom. People did not stare at her as she went down the street. No one ever offered unsolicited prayers. She never had to field awkward questions from strangers about her body. She never felt the need to put at ease others who were uncomfortable in her presence. She never had to endure the patronizing tone of those who questioned her comprehension of what was being said to her…
8. Accessibility required: Municipalities pushing to make accessible EV chargers the norm- January 9, 2024 Source: Electric Autonomy- Canada
Walking past a row of electric vehicle charging stations in Gananoque, Ont., a town located halfway between Montreal and Toronto, Mayor John Beddows noticed something that made him raise an eyebrow. “There were no wide parking spaces to accommodate an individual who needs to open a door all the way to get out of their car if they have a walker or two canes,” Beddows recalls in an interview with Electric Autonomy. “And the charging stations themselves were set back behind the curb and protected behind poles. This means somebody with a walker or in a mobility assistive device can’t get to the charging cord.”…
9. Manitoba window of opportunity open to boost accessibility standards: advocate- January 9, 2024 Source: Winnipeg Free Press- Canada
c. Manitoba Government Makes Transit More Accessible- January 10, 2024 Source: Province of Manitoba- Canada
Manitoba is in a “sweet spot” to advance accessibility standards and the time for action is now, says a leading disability rights advocate and constitutional law expert. David Lepofsky is a member of the Order of Canada and Order of Ontario, and an adjunct law professor at Western University (London, Ont.). He was in Winnipeg this week to speak to advocates, the public and University of Manitoba law students about the future of accessibility in the province…
10. After ECI guidelines, charting a path to disability inclusion in politics- January 10, 2024 Source: The Indian Express- India
On December 21, the Election Commission of India released an advisory for political parties to follow disability-sensitive terminologies. The 11 guidelines can broadly be put into three categories: Disability-inclusive communication by political parties and their members, accessibility of information and inclusion within party frameworks. The guidelines on communication relate to the usage of ill-health terminologies for persons with disabilities (PwD), dehumanising or using PwDs to depict incapacity or perpetuate stereotypes…
11. European Accessibility Act: is it time to update your websites, products & services to meet Europe’s accessibility requirements?- January 9, 2024 Source: Bird & Bird- Ireland
From 28 June 2025, new requirements will apply across the European Union concerning the accessibility of some products and services for persons with disabilities. Directive (EU) 2019/882 (the European Accessibility Act or EAA) introduces these changes with the aim of harmonising accessibility requirements for consumers across the EU's internal market. It follows the ratification of the EU and all Member States of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)…
12. Accessibility Initiatives Make GO Transit Travel Easier Across Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Beyond- January 10, 2024 Source: The Hamilton Spectator- Canada
Metrolinx is taking action to make travel easier for people who are neurodivergent or have invisible disabilities, via the recently-released MagnusCards step-by-step travel guides and the adoption of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower pins. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower pins, lanyards, and wristbands are already used at airports and other travel hubs across the world for people to signal that they may require a helping hand, a bit of extra time to board and disembark from trains, planes, or buses — or simply some understanding and patience; Metrolinx began offering complimentary sunflower pins to customers late last year…
13. How RNIB created its 'sonic logo'- January 11, 2024 Source: Charity Digital- UK
Online accessibility is vital for charities to ensure they can appeal to as wide a range of users as possible. This should ensure there are no barriers based on ability and provide engaging content – for people with sight or hearing loss, for example. Among charities paying close attention to their online accessibility in recent years is sight loss charity Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). In December 2023 this stepped up a gear with the charity’s creation of a ‘sonic logo’ so that those with sight loss can immediately recognise the charity online by sound, rather than visual branding…
14. 5 life-changing accessibility projects from around the world- January 11, 2024 Source: Happiful Magazine
It’s estimated that 16 million people in the UK have a disability – that’s around 24% of the total population. And, yet, navigating our towns, cities, and villages isn’t always straightforward. Buildings without accessible entrances, media without inclusive options, transport without the appropriate infrastructure, and overstimulating or hostile environments, are just a few examples of the barriers people may come up against. And those aren’t the only things to contend with…
15. Air Canada contests decision on power wheelchairs after touting accessibility efforts- January 11, 2024 Source: The Chronicle-Journal- Canada
Air Canada has appealed a decision by the country’s transport regulator that seeks to boost accessibility for travellers living with a disability. If successful, the move would overturn a requirement to fully accommodate passengers whose wheelchairs are too large to move into airplane cargo holds. The Canadian Transportation Agency's ruling marks the culmination of a case that has dragged on since 2016, when flier Tim Rose was told his power wheelchair wouldn't fit on the aircraft, preventing him from travelling to Ohio as planned…
Accessibility Blogs, Information, & Videos
- Your MVP Must Be Accessible- Dennis Lembrée
- Accessible Pharmacy Services | Insight - BCTV.org (Video)
- What The Tech: CES Day 3 Accessibility- Texoma's
- Best practices to create accessible documents- David Weldon
- #AudioEye Has Dropped Its Suit Against Me- Adrian Roselli
- Accessible advertising benefits everyone - The Media Leader
- Is Your Franchise Development Website ADA Compliant?- Franchising
- Tips for Making Websites Accessible to People with Disabilities- SHRM
- #StrongEconomies Webinar: Rural Transportation- Women In Government (Recording)
- Are Human Powered Accessibility Overlays Really the Future?- Bogdan Cerovac
- Level Access/Userway acquisition- Sheri Byrne-Haber (disabled)’s LinkedIn Post
- The Most Common Accessibility Issues And How To Resolve Them- Nasi Lemak Tech
- Proposed rule could advance health equity for disabled patients- American Medical Association
- Ice Climbing Is the Best Example of Accessible Outdoor Adventure — Here's Why- GearJunkie (YouTube)
- Hitting close to home: Andover man an advocate for accessible rail trail - Cleburne Times-Review
- Creating Inclusive Digital Spaces: A Guide to Ensuring Accessibility in Web Design- TechBullion
- World Braille Day: The importance of accessibility in pharmaceutical packaging- Packaging Europe
- Increasing home accessibility for mobility impaired individuals - The Seeker Newsmagazine Cornwall
- VAT Relief for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis: What would it mean for the UK taxi industry?- Taxi-Point
- Get to WCAG 2.2 faster with the GOV.UK Design System - Accessibility in government- GOV.UK blogs
- Harnessing AI for a More Accessible and Inclusive Internet: Tools and Plugins Making Waves- Hamish Baxter
- The Challenges of Accessible Travel for Disabled Individuals: A Closer Look at Theale Train Station- Medriva
- You, Me, and Accessibility in 3D Pt. 3: Designing Inclusive Spatial Interactions and Visual Cues- Caitlyn Haisel
- How Can Neuro-Inclusive Design Technology Be More Accessible for Individuals with Disabilities?- Yagnesh Pandya
Federally Speaking
- Agencies Still Lagging on 'Section 508' Requirements, Says GSA- FEDweek
- Federal Government Emphasizes Workplace Accessibility, Disability Rights - SHRM
- Why federal tech leadership must advance digital accessibility in 2024- Federal Times
- Exploring the Future of Public Transportation Research: A National Online Dialogue- Ideascale
- Federal Websites Failing to Meet Accessibility Standards, White House Urges Action- FEDmanager
- GSA finds federal tech accessibility challenges driven by lack of staff, resources- Federal News Network
- A new rule allows the VA to adjust disability compensation to prevent overpayments- Government Executive
- December LEAD On! Newsletter – Good Jobs and Competitive Integrated Employment: Strategies for Success
- Intelligence agencies need to make SCIFs more accessible for employees with disabilities, GAO says- Government Executive
- Improved Data and Access Needed for Employees with Disabilities Using Secure Facilities- Government Accountability Office
Higher Education Blogs & Information
- Documents Digital Accessibility- Rice University
- Making the internet accessible with AI web agents- WOSU Public Media
- University of Rochester Creates New Digital Accessibility Policy - Government Technology
- Speech Accessibility Project begins recruiting people with ALS- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Researchers developing AI to make the internet more accessible - Ohio State News- The Ohio State University
- Meet Crystal Mark, McMaster Libraries’ first diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility strategist – Daily News
- UCF's Limbitless Solutions' Gamified Training Student Team Shines at I/ITSEC Conference- University of Central Florida
- Dr. Kim Fisher receives grant to advocate for better technological education for students with disabilities- Illinois State University
- Voice recognition project recruiting adults with cerebral palsy - Speech Accessibility Project - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Legal Blogs & Information
- SAAS Products And Accessibility- Ken Nakata
- Two Cases Show When Reasonable Accommodations Are Needed- SHRM
- New York Led The Way In U.S. Web Accessibility Lawsuits In 2023, Report Shows- Forbes
- WCAG 2.2: Website Accessibility Standards Get an Update - What Businesses Should Know- Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell
Accessibility Training & Meetings
- Learn Accessibility
- Video Accessibility 101
- Accessibility fundamentals
- Accessible PowerPoint Training NEW
- Introduction to Web Accessibility
- Fun4theDisabled- Events Calendar
- Get Started with Web Accessibility
- Accessibility training- Access for all
- JAN 2024 Webcast Series Registration
- Archived JAN Webinars and Webcasts
- GSA Section 508 Accessibility Training
- Accessibility Training Resources- HHS.gov
- Introduction to Accessible Web Development
- Upcoming IAAP Webinars - Digital Accessibility
- CAST: The Accessible Learning Experience Podcast
- Legal Frameworks and Responsibilities for Accessibility
- Accessibility Training for Developers, Testers, and Content Creators
- ITU Academy Web Accessibility - The cornerstone of digital society
- Great Lakes ADA Center - Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series
- The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C): Introduction to Web Accessibility
- W3C Course List - Digital Accessibility Education, Training, and Certification
- State of Minnesota’s free e-Learning program on how to create accessible PDF document
- Camp Possibilities International’s inaugural and fun fundraising event. It will be held this Saturday, January 13 from 5-8 pm ET at Carmen Clark Lodge in Rochester NY
- State Government as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
- Using Screen Reader Testing Tools to Evaluate the Accessibility of a User Journey – Part 1- January 16, 2024, at 11:00 am ET
- Persons with Disabilities, Technology, and the Evolving Legal Landscape: Part 2 - Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Creating Accessible and Inclusive Presentations- January 17, 2024 at 12:00PM (ET)
- Making Accessible Videos Webinar- January 18, 2023 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET
- Accessible PowerPoints- January 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone
- More success with mobile app accessibility testing, less screaming into the void- January 18, 2024, at 2 PM Eastern Time (ET)
- All Abilities Playground at Onion Creek Metropolitan Park - Virtual Community Meeting #1- January 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM CT
- U.S. Access Board Meeting and Webcast on January 24 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (ET)
- Workforce Recruitment Program Employer Webinar- January 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Creating Accessible PowerPoints 2020 Essentials (Austin, TX) – Offered, February 13 and March 8
- 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
- Testing & Remediation Strategies for PDF Accessibility – Advanced Edition (Austin, TX) – Offered February 29 and March 28
- 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
- Batteries included Accessibility: A Pragmatic Guide to get started today - August 27, 2024
- Starting your career as Digital Accessibility Professional - November 19, 2024
Accessibility Conferences
Date: January 12-26, 2024
Date: January 25-27, 2024
Date: January 30-31, 2024
Date: February 20-22, 2024
Date: February 21-23, 2024
- Florida DrupalCamp- Orlando, FL
Date: February 23-25, 2024 - Resilient and Maintainable CSS Dev with Miriam Suzanne- Online
Date: February 26-March 12, 2024
Date: February 27-29, 2024
Date: February 27-29, 2024
Date: March 3-6, 2024
Date: March 6 – 8, 2024
Date: March 7, 2023
Date: March 15, 2024
Date: March 8-16, 2024
Date: March 18-24, 2024
Date: March 20-21, 2024
Date: March 20-21, 2024
March 21-22, 2024
Date: March 25-26, 2024
Date: March 27 and 28, 2024
Date: April 7-10, 2024
Date: April 8-9, 2024
Date: April 11-13 2024
Date: April 23-25, 2024
Date: April 28-30, 2024
Date: May 9-23, 2024
Date: May 13-14, 2024
Date: May 13-16, 2024
Date: May 14-16, 2024
Date: May 27-28, 2024
Date: July 3-8, 2024
Date: September 23-27, 2024
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 Engineer - CANAXESS
- Taylor & Francis- Accessibility Officer
- Accessibility Specialist - UNC Charlotte
- Accessibility Officer - Taylor and Francis
- Chief Information Officer- The White House
- ADA Accessibility Associate - Jensen Hughes
- Accessibility Specialist - The Detroit Institute of Arts
- Accessibility Support Coordinator - Goddard College
- Senior/Lead Digital Accessibility Engineer - Salesforce
- Sr. Digital Accessibility Manager - American Heart Association
- Principal System Engineering (Accessibility Compliance) - AT&T
- Sr. Program Manager - Product Compliance, Accessibility, Kids Experience - Warner Bros Discovery
Accessibility Announcements & Products
- What The Tech: CES Day 3 Accessibility
- Acquia Completes Acquisition of Monsido
- Council setting up Accessibility Commission
- Astro web framework adds accessibility audit rules
- High tech glove stymies Parkinson's disease tremors
- Guichet.lu's new makeover aims to improve accessibility
- JSA Design earns award for web-based accessibility guide
- Beyond DisDance Festival celebrates creative accessibility
- TD colleagues honoured for their work on disability inclusion
- Voice recognition project recruiting adults with cerebral palsy
- Support the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act
- The biggest assistive technology and accessibility triumphs of 2023
- Mphasis collaborates with AVAS to foster inclusivity and accessibility
- Kim Gehrig snags Emmy for joyful Apple commercial about accessibility
- Morgan’s Salon offers ultra-accessible, fully-inclusive hair and nail services
- Samsung’s 2024 TVs are bigger and packed with AI and accessibility features
- Accessibility startup Augmental is working on head tracking and 'silent speech'
- Belleville approves Transit Accessibility Plan, deems Mobility Bus core service
- Edinburgh Accessibility Commission to help make streets inclusive for everyone
- Exploring Text-to-Speech Browser Extensions for Enhanced Online Accessibility
- An EU Disability Card to support persons with disabilities’ right to free movement
- Paul Parravano: Structured Negotiation Champion, Disability Advocate, Dies at 71
- FCC Grants Conditional IP CTS Certification for Global Caption, Inc. and Nagish, Inc.
- International Purple Fest in Goa Aims for Inclusivity with 40 Sign Language Interpreters
- Motability Operations joins Urban Mobility Partnership to enhance passenger accessibility
- CES 2024 updates: AI fortune telling, accessible gaming, a flying taxi and Martha Stewart
- Walmart’s Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours: A Step Towards Inclusivity in Retail Spaces
- Eptura Unveils Enhanced Digital Accessibility, Making Worktech More Accessible for Everyone
- Bernalillo County aims to make its emergency shelters more accessible for people with disabilities
- Assistiv Labs Launches End-to-End Accessibility Testing Service to Ensure Digital Products Are Accessible to All
- Office of the Texas Governor, Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities World Braille Day 2024 Helps Start the New Year
Accessibility Forums, Tips, & Gaming
- A Deep Dive into Frontend Development
- Accessibility options for Floating Action Buttons
- My Joy of Returning to PlayStation After a Decade
- Utilities for improving accessibility with screen readers
- Prince of Persia The Lost Crown’s accessibility isn’t an afterthought
- Amnesia: The Bunker Accessibility patch adds closed captions and more
Accessibility Statements |
If you know of any others that would benefit from my newsletter please forward this email to them or have them subscribe at Accessibility in the News. If you have missed any of my Accessibility Statements or past issues of Accessibility in the News please see all of my archived issues since 2016.
Jack McElaney
VP of Sales & Marketing and Accessibility in the News Publisher
P: 512-794-8440
Microassist | LinkedIn | Accessibility in the News
Follow Accessibility in the News on Social Media
Threads (Meta)
X (Formerly Twitter)
Masotodon
MicroAssist, Inc.; 8500 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 4-225, Austin, TX 78757-7591, Phone: (512) 794-8440 Fax: (512) 794-8742