The U.S. Department of Labor expands employment initiatives for workers with disabilities, announcing the expansion of the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) initiative for fiscal year 2026. They are naming Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New York, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia as core states.
NEON, administered by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), provides technical assistance that connects workforce, vocational rehabilitation, developmental disability, and mental health agencies to strengthen employment opportunities for people with mental health conditions and related disabilities.
Launched in 2019, the initiative promotes data-informed strategies and evidence-based practices to remove employment barriers and improve competitive integrated employment outcomes.
Read more about the NEON initiative on the U.S. Department of Labor website
Mobile accessibility tells half the story
September 8, 2026
I audited five public design systems. The one built for mobile, Material 3, hands designers accessibility as first-class properties. The web still treats the same
Mark SMiller is a digital accessibility consultant who helps organizations build accessible, inclusive digital experiences. He speaks regularly at industry conferences,, CSUN, CVENt and apperes on many webinars and podace. , He trains teams on practical, sustainable accessibility workflows.
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