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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 2h

AI's double-edged sword: A new frontier for employment of people with disabilities? www.ilo.org/resource/art... #a11y

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 3h

Assault on accessibility initiatives hits early career scientists hard www.dailykos.com/story/2025/1... #a11y

Assault on accessibility initiatives hits early career scientists hard

The Trump administration’s cuts to programs supporting people with disabilities are part of a broader assault on DEI. By� Meg Tanaka and Ava Hu �...

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 6h

How to Use a 3D Printer to Make Custom Adaptive Tools www.consumerreports.org/adaptive-liv... #a11y

How I Use My 3D Printer to Make Custom Adaptive Tools - Consumer Reports

3D printers have allowed those in the disabled and aging communities to create tailor-made tools that can transform a range of daily tasks.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 7h

Why a High School Student Launched a Business to Improve Accessibility www.columbusceo.com/story/busine... #a11y

Why Greyson Freed Launched a Consulting Business in High School to Improve Accessibility

The 19-year-old Olentangy graduate is leaning on his own experiences to help make businesses, schools and other spaces more accessible.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 8h

Accessible Yorkshire Dales track plans agreed despite opposition www.bbc.com/news/article... #a11y

Accessible Yorkshire Dales track plans agreed despite opposition

The track linking Garsdale and Hawes would be open to walkers, wheelchairs and cyclists.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 1d

Eyeing accessibility deadline, states root out ancient web issues statescoop.com/government-w... #a11y

Eyeing accessibility deadline, states root out ancient web issues | StateScoop

One state official said his goal isn't only to remove inaccessible content, but retrain staff so that old design mistakes don't need to be revisited.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 1d

90% of Dubai’s beaches and 80% of public parks now fully accessible gulfnews.com/uae/90-of-du... #a11y

90% of Dubai’s beaches and 80% of public parks now fully accessible

Projects aims to enhance the quality of life for People of Determination

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 1d

Govt proposes online portal to streamline certification, access to assistive technology economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technol... #a11y

Govt proposes online portal to streamline certification, access to assistive technology - The Economic Times

The Indian government has proposed new rules to improve access to assistive devices for people with disabilities. A planned online portal will manage certification, purchase, and complaints. The…

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 1d

Over half of disabled people in UK avoid gigs due to poor accessibility, new report says djmag.com/news/over-ha... #a11y

Over half of disabled people in UK avoid gigs due to poor accessibility, new report says

Over a quarter (27%) of the report's respondents said that travelling to venues "is too difficult to even attempt"

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 1d

Parents Fear Losing Disability Protections as Trump Slashes Civil Rights Office capitalbnews.org/parents-disa... #a11y

Parents Fear Losing Disability Protections as Trump Slashes Civil Rights Office

Black children and those with disabilities may suffer the worst consequences, since they disproportionately face harsh discipline at school.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 4d

Man with Down syndrome's starvation death in UK hospital part of a larger Issue www.liveaction.org/news/man-dow... #a11y

Man with Down syndrome's starvation death in UK hospital part of a larger Issue | Live Action

A man with Down syndrome died after a UK hospital starved him for 9 days. A news report says more with disabilities have died due to similar mishandling.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 4d

Trump Funding Cuts Hit Particularly Hard for Deaf and Blind Children www.edweek.org/teaching-lea... #a11y

Trump Funding Cuts Hit Particularly Hard for Deaf and Blind Children

Programs supporting students with rare, complex disabilities have lost millions of federal dollars.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 4d

This deaf writer offers a compelling new way to think about language www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1... #a11y

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 5d

Ohio bill would let expecting mothers use handicap-accessible parking spaces fox8.com/news/ohio-bi... #a11y

Ohio bill would let expecting mothers use handicap-accessible parking spaces

Ohio lawmakers are considering new legislation that would allow expectant mothers to use handicap-accessible parking spots.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 5d

As an Autistic, Disabled Entrepreneur, I’ve Had to Create the Space That Workplaces Denied Me bcbusiness.ca/people/gener... #a11y

As an Autistic, Disabled Entrepreneur, I’ve Had to Create the Space That Workplaces Denied Me

Autistic and disabled advocate Margaux Wosk shares how systemic barriers in B.C. workplaces pushed them toward entrepreneurship and disability rights advocacy.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 5d

Overlays vs Automation: What's the Difference, featuring Mike Paciello - The Accessibility Advantage theaccessibilityadvantage.com/2025/09/26/o... #a11y

Overlays vs Automation: What’s the Difference, featuring Mike Paciello – The Accessibility Advantage

The Accessibility Advantage

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 5d

Ukraine wants to legally enshrine accessibility requirements: what it entails unn.ua/en/news/ukra... #a11y

Ukraine wants to legally enshrine accessibility requirements: what it entails

УНН Society ✎ Ukraine has begun developing a draft law on accessibility, which aims to ensure equal access to services and opportunities for veterans, IDPs, and peo…

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 5d

Accessibility Standards Explained: What You Need to Know www.bemyeyes.com/business/acc... #a11y

Accessibility Standards Explained: What You Need to Know

Learn what accessibility standards are, why they matter, key global laws like WCAG & ADA, and how businesses can ensure compliance.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 6d

Colorado RTD riders with disabilities will have to pay more for door-to-door access www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new... #a11y

Colorado RTD riders with disabilities will have to pay more for door-to-door access

The Access on Demand program provides free or subsidized curb-to-curb ride access for people with disabilities. The program works with partners, including Uber and Lyft.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 6d

Tennessee won’t track disability status in new school voucher program www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/20... #a11y

Tennessee won’t track how many students with disabilities benefit from new voucher program

The Tennessee Department of Education isn’t tracking how many students with disabilities are benefiting from the state’s new voucher program, a data point some education advocates say is needed to…

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 6d

The older I get, the more I realise designing for seniors is better for young people too www.creativebloq.com/web-design/t... #a11y

Accessible design is not just for seniors, young people need it too

Accessible design isn't charity; it's just good design that benefits absolutely everyone.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 6d

Canada postal workers strike: Seniors react to delivery changes www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic... #a11y

Canadian seniors react to Canada Post’s door-to-door delivery changes

Rain or shine, John Peters has a reason to grab his mail almost every day. The 78-year-old is one of four million Canadians whose mail is still delivered to his door -- but that is likely to change.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 6d

Bryan Adams fan almost denied VIP ticket due to accessibility www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic... #a11y

Sask. Bryan Adams fan almost denied VIP experience due to accessibility restrictions

A longtime Bryan Adams fan, who uses a wheelchair, was almost denied a VIP experience with the singer due to accessibility restrictions at the Brandt Centre in Regina.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 7d

AMC Theatres Accused Of Disability Discrimination www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/09/26/a... #a11y

AMC Theatres Accused Of Disability Discrimination

The nation's largest movie theater chain illegally forced out an employee with cerebral palsy after two decades on the job, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says.

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Accessibility in the News @a11ynews.bsky.social · 7d

Framing Guide: Talking About Autism www.frameworksinstitute.org/articles/fra... #a11y

Framing Guide: Talking About Autism

How we frame conversations about autism matters. The stories and explanations we choose can either reinforce harmful stereotypes or open up space for dignity and justice. Below we offer five…

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