MBTA plans to close accessibility gaps on nearly all Green Line stops https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/05/13/mbta-green-line-accessibility-improvement-plan #a11y
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DOJ Just Shut Disabled People Out of Essential Online Services for Another Year https://truthout.org/articles/doj-just-shut-disabled-people-out-of-essential-online-services-for-another-year/ #a11y
Deadline Looms For Healthcare Providers To Improve Accessibility https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/05/05/deadline-looms-for-healthcare-providers-to-improve-accessibility/31985/ #a11y
Colorado family unhappy about changes to Elitch Gardens accessibility pass: "It's an inaccessibility pass" https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-elitch-gardens-accessibility-pass-changes/ #a11y
AI meets accessibility in this year’s Swift Student Challenge https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/ai-meets-accessibility-in-this-years-swift-student-challenge/ #a11y
IKEA pilots new accessibility solutions for customers with limited mobility https://thiis.co.uk/ikea-pilots-new-accessibility-solutions-for-customers-with-limited-mobility/ #a11y
Boosting accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/boosting-accessibility-and-inclusion-persons-disabilities-2026-05-06_en #a11y
Social Security unraveling: 7,100 workers sacked, performance metrics retired, disability claims falling https://fortune.com/2026/06/02/social-security-ssa-disability-claims-drop-trump-performance-dispute/ #a11y
Aging Population Drives Accessibility Innovations in Transit https://aptapassengertransport.com/aging-population-drives-accessibility-innovations-in-transit/ #a11y
XBOX Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Improved Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers and More https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/05/21/xbox-global-accessibility-awareness-day-2026/ #a11y
The Web Is Being Made Accessible for AI, Not People https://www.techpolicy.press/the-web-is-being-made-accessible-for-ai-not-people/ #a11y
Event planners want to deliver accessible events but lack confidence, clarity and support, new research reveals https://www.eventindustrynews.com/news/event-planners-want-to-deliver-accessible-events-but-lack-confidence-clarity-and-support-new-research-reveals #a11y
Schools Have Another Year to Make Websites Accessible. Why That Matters https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-have-another-year-to-make-websites-accessible-why-that-matters/2026/04 #a11y
How to design accessible contact forms https://a11ywithdiana.substack.com/p/how-to-design-accessible-contact?utm_source=substack&publication_id=5254847&post_id=195592209 #a11y
Fifa criticized for ‘deeply concerning’ approach to ticketing for fans with disabilities https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/24/fifa-accessible-seating-tickets-criticism #a11y
'Tampering with toilet cords life or death for people' https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8x7k0rxwleo #a11y
Are Employees Entitled to Remote Work Accommodations Because of Common Anxiety or Long Commutes? https://www.venable.com/insights/publications/2026/04/are-employees-entitled-to-remote-work #a11y
Theatre company creates accessible show for people with autism, intellectual disabilities https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/fredericton-theatre-fresh-mix-accessibility-9.7177930 #a11y
Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/waymo-robot-taxis-blind.html?unlocked_article_code=1.lFA.MLy0.VK7HKkncuhtP&smid=nytcore-ios-share #a11y
How accessible is Eurostar? I tested the journey to Paris as a wheelchair user https://www.the-independent.com/travel/rail-travel/eurostar-accessible-london-paris-wheelchair-b2980303.html #a11y
Screens are leaving schools fast, though some students with disabilities rely on them https://www.npr.org/2026/06/04/nx-s1-5812850/screens-schools-students-with-disabilities #a11y
Check out A11yNews's very own Jack McElaney on "Disability Weekly: Kicking the Accessibility Can" wherein he discusses how organizations can better prioritize digital accessibility, and why it matters now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7F2NN5llyA #a11y
Disability Weekly: Kicking the Accessibility Can
Gov. Hochul announces American Sign Language now included in New York’s language access law https://www.wysl1040.com/gov-hochul-announces-american-sign-language-now-included-in-new-yorks-language-access-law/ #a11y
Apple announces Apple Intelligence-powered accessibility feature updates https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/apple-announces-apple-intelligence-powered-accessibility-feature-updates/ #a11y
Wicked Star Marissa Bode Slams Airline, Says She Was Denied Boarding Due to Her Disability: ‘You Should Be Ashamed’ https://people.com/wicked-star-marissa-bode-denied-boarding-flight-due-to-disability-11958213 #a11y
Disability experts say Ann Arbor has room to improve voter accessibility https://www.wemu.org/wemu-news/2026-04-15/disability-experts-say-ann-arbor-has-room-to-improve-voter-accessibility #a11y
Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/ #a11y
College grad designs new sticker reminding us accessibility is for everyone https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/college-grad-designs-stickers-accessibility-is-for-everyone/69-2f89887d-02f0-4e9c-af91-99283b81df4a #a11y
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz https://apnews.com/article/work-music-432-hertz-grounded-focus-118fb793c1963239ea1a4fcab079b2a0 #a11y
Colorado student disability rights bill awaits governor’s signature https://www.kjct8.com/2026/05/28/colorado-student-disability-rights-bill-awaits-governors-signature/ #a11y
2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach: How the race has sought to be accessible for people with disabilities https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2026/04/16/heres-how-the-long-beach-grand-prix-has-sought-to-be-accessible-for-people-with-disabilities/ #a11y
The populist Paralympian who wants to roll into the Senate https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/05/the-populist-paralympian-who-wants-roll-into-the-senate/ #a11y
Forbes' annual list of honorees for companies making the most impact in the lives of those with disabilities, many using AI. https://www.forbes.com/sites/hnewman/2026/05/19/meet-the-accessibility-200-and-their-ai-tools/ #a11y
As FDA misses deadline on electric shock ban, disability advocates speak out https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/01/fda-misses-deadline-electric-shock-ban-disability-advocates-speak-out/ #a11y
Hollister deploys sidewalk robots to assess accessibility conditions https://www.ksbw.com/article/hollister-deploys-dax-rook-sidewalk-robot/71423845 #a11y
Pro baseball player seeks DIY accessibility solution to #ProtectTheNub https://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/2026/05/14/womens-pro-baseball-player-seeks-diy-accessibility-solution/90051765007/ #a11y
Warhammer 40,000 Is a Great Hobby, but as a Disabled Player, I’ve Had To Relearn Many Accessibility Lessons https://www.ign.com/articles/warhammer-40000-is-an-accessibility-battle #a11y
Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability https://apnews.com/article/barrierfree-tours-tourism-accessibility-travel-d6db91935bdc0210e70479954a70f0ec #a11y
Using universal design for learning to alleviate disclosure reluctance https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/using-universal-design-learning-alleviate-disclosure-reluctance #a11y
Outrageous: Airport Worker Threatens Wheelchair User With Fine For Using Accessible Pick-Up Zone https://simpleflying.com/adelaide-airport-wheelchair-user-pick-up-fine-threat/ #a11y