Accessibility in the News
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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! #a11y
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House Dems Blast Labor Department For Abandoning Disabled Workers #a11y.
motherjones.com
A letter led by California Rep. Lateefah Simon demands answers from Trump's labor secretary.
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Mother 'heartbroken' by park's poor accessibility #a11y.
bbc.com
Two-year-old Hannah cannot use most play equipment due to her cerebral palsy.
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Celebrate the rise of accessible design – it benefits everyone #a11y.
theguardian.com
I’ve spent almost a decade working in the luxury fashion industry because I want more representation and respect for disabled customers
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I’m 52 and struggling to get by with my disability and meager income. I stripped my budget to the bone, sold my car and even nixed Netflix. What now? #a11y.
moneywise.com
Only 10% of working people with disabilities are financially healthy.
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A judge has been watching the MBTA on behalf of riders with disabilities. That is about to change. #a11y.
bostonglobe.com
In 2006, a settlement agreement required the MBTA to make bus and subway more accessible. A citizens group will soon take the lead in monitoring the system.
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Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, report finds #a11y.
bbc.com
People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.
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Apple’s New Parkinson’s Ad Shows Why Its Accessibility Ethos Stands Apart #a11y.
forbes.com
No Frame Missed, Apple’s latest Parkinson’s-focused ad campaign showcases the company’s unique take on accessibility.
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Students With Disabilities Don’t Want Your Pity. They Want You to Take Them Seriously. #a11y.
edsurge.com
“The time for performative inclusion is over—what students deserve now is unapologetic action, bold expectations and real accountability.” — EdSurge ...
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What Disability Art Means Now #a11y.
nytimes.com
As the U.S. rolls back aid and protections, these contemporary artists are making the art world, at least, more open.
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Deadline nears for state and local governments to meet ADA digital accessibility standards #a11y.
abc12.com
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Local and state governments are approaching a deadline to update their digital content in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
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Disability advocates want more Alice Springs transport options after dark #a11y.
abc.net.au
With fewer than 15 wheelchair taxis in town and providers fearful of having "their windows rocked" after dark, people with disabilities in Alice Springs feel deserted and forgotten.
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Wisconsin to compensate workers with disabilities for wrongfully denied unemployment claims #a11y.
wisconsinwatch.org
Thousands of workers could see relief after a judge struck down the state’s ban on unemployment insurance for Social Security Disability recipients.
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Higher rates of loneliness persist among working-age adults with disabilities, study finds #a11y.
sph.brown.edu
New findings about loneliness among adults with disabilities underscore the need for accessible, targeted interventions.
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Waiting for the bailiffs but nowhere to go: Sharp rise in disabled people facing homelessness #a11y.
news.sky.com
A Sky News investigation finds there is a severe shortage of homes suitable for those with a disability, leaving many across England in need of a safe place to live - and most councils don't even...
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Settlement mandates Montana provide education to students with disabilities up to age 22 #a11y.
montanafreepress.org
A federal district court approved a settlement dictating that Montana students with individualized education programs are eligible for public education up to the age of 22.
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Selena Gomez just proved accessibility is the new luxury: Are brands listening #a11y.
newsobserver.com
AudioEye reports on Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty line that is useable for people with limited hand mobility, proving that accessibility builds loyalty and resonates with consumers.
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‘I Could Literally Be Left Behind to Die’: How a Student With a Disability Changed the Law #a11y.
nytimes.com
Schools across the country face increasing threats, but many students with disabilities don’t have a way to evacuate.
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People with disabilities are 'eating the cost' of tariffs #a11y.
mashable.com
Affordability is accessibility, too.
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