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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Mar 25, 2020

Jack McElaney's "Accessibility in the News" email curates the most relevant #accessibility news items of every week from US-based and international news, blogs, product announcements, jobs, trainings. Subscribe today! buff.ly/2Kwv4GX #a11y

Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 24

Disability Pride Month is a reminder about accessibility — ‘one of the oldest forms of inclusion’ hrdive.com/news/accessibi… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. When it comes to accessibility, compliance and culture can go hand in hand.

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 24

College cyclists bring disability awareness to Chicago on cross-country ride fox32chicago.com/news/college-c… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. After nearly 2,900 miles on the road, Wednesday’s stop in Chicago was more than a pit stop – it was a celebration.

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 24

Disability golf champion calls for Paralympic inclusion bbc.com/sport/articles… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. Disabilty golf champion Brad Smith calls for the sport to be included in future Paralympic Games.

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 24

35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act — celebrating the success and concern npr.org/2025/07/22/nx-… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. It was 35 years ago this month that the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. Across the U.S., it's being marked with festivals and parades — and concern due to recent Medicaid cuts.

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 22

Again and again, we are shocked by the treatment of learning-disabled people. Yet we never learn from the past theguardian.com/commentisfree/… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. A landmark book exposes the history of loathing that underpins scandals like Winterbourne View. It has received next to no attention, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 22

Disabled Americans Fear What Medicaid Cuts Could Do to Them nytimes.com/2025/07/21/wel… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. The White House says roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts won’t limit home- and community-based care. Health care experts disagree.

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 22

Los Angeles weighs a disaster registry. Disability advocates warn against false assurances. mmm-online.com/news/los-angel… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. In the wake of January’s deadly wildfires, Los Angeles County leaders are weighing a disaster registry intended to help disabled and senior residents get connected to emergency responders to bring...

Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 22

European Accessibility Act Compliance: What Businesses in the EU Market Need to Know natlawreview.com/article/europe… #a11y

Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 22

Trump Administration Delays Effort To Roll Back Federal Disability Rights Protections - Disability Scoop disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/21/tru… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. Federal officials say they will hold off on a plan to fast-track changes to a key disability rights law amid substantial pushback.

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 21

American Association of People with Disabilities Responds to Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill: “This Is A Devastating Day for Disabled Americans” - AAPD aapd.com/aapd-responds-… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. For Immediate Release: July 3, 2025 Contact: Jess Davidson, jdavidson@aapd.com; 202-465-5528 WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives held its final vote on the budget...

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 21

The Postcode Lottery Of Finding An Accessible Home thecareruk.com/the-postcode-l… #a11y

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 21

How accessible are Moncton and Dieppe for people with disabilities?nbmediacoop.org/2025/07/04/how… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. A sloping section of sidewalk in downtown Moncton might be invisible to most people, but for wheelchairs users and other

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 21

Accessibility Lightning Talks: AI for Accessibility, Engagement, Audio, and Access equalentry.com/accessibility-… #a11y

Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 21

iOS26 Empowers Blind Users convergeaccessibility.com/2025/07/07/ios… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. Explore how iOS 26 is transforming independence for blind users. Discover VoiceOver, Siri, and Braille improvements in this essential guide.

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 21

Eight Skunkworks Projects That Advance Accessibility Without Approval buttondown.com/access-ability… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. Person carrying binders labeld Documents, Information, Skunkworks The term “skunkworks” comes from Lockheed Martin and originally referred to a secretive...

Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 21

Red Flags for Accessibility accessiblelink.substack.com/p/red-flags-fo… #a11y

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 18

A federal report looks at Amtrak's efforts to improve for passengers with disabilities npr.org/2025/07/17/nx-… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor service — that it's too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better.

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 18

European Travellers with Accessibility And Mobility Needs Encounter Persistent Barriers in Travel, New Study Finds travelandtourworld.com/news/article/e… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. New research reveals that European travellers with mobility and accessibility needs face significant barriers in travel, highlighting the need for improvements.

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 18

Making Rocky Mountain National Park more accessible for visitors with disabilities dailycamera.com/2025/07/17/roc… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. More than 100 specially designed picnic tables, four all-terrain wheelchairs and a detailed inventory of trails usable for visitors with disabilities are highlights of an effort this summer to make…

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Accessibility in the News@A11yNews · Jul 17

How Seattle City Council candidates would tackle disability rights cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/… #a11y

A11yNews's tweet card. At a forum hosted by disability and elder rights orgs, frontrunners shared plans for improving accessibility in housing, transit, culture and more.

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