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A Landmark Ruling for Accessibility Rights for Deaf and Indigenous Inmates
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal issued a landmark ruling for accessibility rights in Timothy Lidkea v. Correctional Service Canada (2026 CHRT 19), finding CSC reckless -
The U.S. Department of Labor Expands Employment Initiative for Workers with Disabilities
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 -
Dyslexic MP Adam Dance demands a sincere apology from Trump.
Yeovil’s dyslexic MP Adam Dance demands a sincere apology from Trump after the US President said people with learning disabilities should not be president. Dance -
The scientific journal, PNAS, improves accessibility with alternative text.
The widely cited and comprehensive multidisciplinary scientific journal, PNAS, improves accessibility with alternative text (alt text) for all published figures starting with volume 123 to -
North Carolina has created a new Commission on Accessibility
North Carolina has created a new Commission on Accessibility under Executive Order No. 35. It establishes a statewide effort to improve physical, digital, communication, and language -
Android 17 Beta 2 restricts non-accessibility apps from using the accessibility services API
Android 17 Beta 2 restricts non-accessibility apps from using the accessibility services API when Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) is active. Verified accessibility apps marked with