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We scoured the many news announcements to find the most talked about accessibility news of 2022. We made a list

I finally got a sign it was time to upgrade from an iPhone 7 Plus. Of course, I like to use the latest technologies

Beginning a career focused on digital accessibility can be intimidating as technologists new to this professional field struggle to define the specific role that aligns with their skills and interests. Perusing job ads can certainly shed some light on the variety of accessibility professions that exist.

In 1945, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) had a big problem

Here are fantastic resources to learn more about people with disabilities and digital accessibility. Thanks to Louise Clark for putting this together.

Larry Goldberg leads Accessibility at Verizon Media. In 1990, he founded and directed the WGBH National Center for Accessible Media, an R&D center for new media policy, standards and innovation

When I first heard about The Vessel, New York City’s new interactive landmark created by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio, I was curious how they would incorporate principles of physical accessibility into the structure. Would they merely check the ADA box or would they make the structure truly inclusive? When it comes to physical accessibility, people often assume that as long as there is an elevator or ramp, that is sufficient

On Sunday, July 14, New York City held its Fifth Annual Disability Pride Parade, organized by the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and Disability Pride NYC. Thousands of people, including those with disabilities, family members, caregivers, educators, politicians and other advocates marched through Midtown Manhattan on a sweltering summer morning, seeking to destigmatize disability and fight for common issues through a fun, community-oriented public display of pride.

Ruth Starr is an arts administrator and educator currently serving as the inaugural Accessibility Manager at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Cooper Hewitt is committed to broadening its audiences and ensuring the museum is welcoming to all

[caption id="attachment_4439" align="alignnone" width="529"] Equal Entry CEO Thomas Logan presenting at NYC Digital Inclusion & Accessibility 2018.[/caption]