Accessibility in the News

Has landmark SC order on accessibility for disabled translated on ground? Compliance hearing bares gaps Original petitioners of landmark Rajive Raturi v. Union of India case cite major hurdles in implementation of SC's 2024 ruling that declared right to accessibility as fundamental right.

Has landmark SC order on accessibility for disabled translated on ground? Compliance hearing bares gaps theprint.in/judiciary/ha... #a11y

Hilton faces ADA lawsuit over bed heights in accessible hotel rooms A new class action lawsuit accuses Hilton of failing to provide accessible beds to wheelchair users at its hotels.

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NYC Parks Department agrees to make Van Cortlandt House Museum accessible in settlement | amNewYork The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, launched a lawsuit last year alleging that the Van Cortlandt House Museum, a historic

NYC Parks Department agrees to make Van Cortlandt House Museum accessible in settlement www.amny.com/law/nyc-park... #a11y

‘Bitterness and sadness’: Calgary disability hub closes, leaves gap for community An advocacy hub that has served Calgary’s disabled community for nearly three decades is closing after the province ended its funding contract a year early.

‘Bitterness and sadness’: Calgary disability hub closes, leaves gap for community www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti... #a11y

Bylaw officers seize 11 accessible parking permits for being misused, expired Ottawa Bylaw Services is reminding drivers it’s a $500 fine for not having a valid accessible parking permit, after nearly a dozen permits were seized during a blitz.

Bylaw Services crackdown on illegal use of accessible parking permits www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic... #a11y

Disabled activists call on Clooney to abandon movie that is set to paint Alzheimer’s as ‘fate worse than death’ Disabled activists in the UK have backed a US campaign that will call on actor and film-maker George Clooney to step away from a movie adaptation of a memoir that treats disability as a “fate worse…

Disabled activists call on Clooney to abandon movie that is set to paint Alzheimer’s as ‘fate worse than death’ www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-act... #a11y

‘We should be doing better’: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act shows no signs of improvement 1 year after deadline “The only change has been in the wrong direction.”

AODA shows no signs of improvement 1 year after deadline www.durhamregion.com/news/aoda-sh... #a11y

Stephanie L. Pratt Recognized by Influential Women for Championing Accessibility and Independence in Prattville Alabama Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Empowers Individuals Who Are Deaf, Blind, or Have Other

Stephanie L. Pratt Recognized by Influential Women for Championing Accessibility and Independence in Prattville Alabama www.einpresswire.com/article/8958... #a11y

The biggest barrier to accessibility is not usability www.fastcompany.com/91498159/the... #a11y

Accessibility Needs Heroes, and Lucy Greco Brings a Paralympian’s Heart to the Digital Field In my conversation with the digital equality speaker and web accessibility evangelist, we leaned into the challenges of institutional culture change, the emerging concerns around AI, and her restless…

Accessibility Needs Heroes, and Lucy Greco Brings a Paralympian’s Heart to the Digital Field cmscritic.com/accessibilit... #a11y

Accessible Isn’t Optional: Fixing the Gaps in Travel for People with Disabilities - Canadian Travel News David Lyons-Black recounts his transformation into a full-time wheelchair user due to a medical crisis, leading him to advocate for accessible travel. In a discussion with John Kirk, he emphasizes…

Accessible Isn’t Optional: Fixing the Gaps in Travel for People with Disabilities canadiantravelnews.ca/accessible-i... #a11y

Michigan fight over special ed services lingers, years after COVID shutdown - Bridge Michigan A federal complaint over how Michigan should provide make-up services to students in special ed whose schools closed during COVID is in the hands of an administrative law judge.

Michigan fight over special ed services lingers, years after COVID shutdown bridgemi.com/talent-educa... #a11y

What research actually shows about accessible writing If you write anything online - a blog post, an email, a website copy - your words either reduce friction or create it.

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Washington’s Elevator Reform Bill Rises Again » The Urbanist # The 41-7 vote in the Washington State Senate advances a proposal that would allow builders more flexibility to install smaller elevators in smaller apartment buildings, a small step toward bringing…

Washington’s Elevator Reform Bill Rises Again www.theurbanist.org/2026/02/17/w... #a11y

The Accessibility Manager Moment No One Warns You About - Sheri Byrne-Haber's Blog Learn more about disability and accessibility in the business and educational settings from the expert in the field - Sheri Byrne Haber.

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Everyone Loses When Paying Fines Becomes a Business Strategy - Sheri Byrne-Haber's Blog Learn more about disability and accessibility in the business and educational settings from the expert in the field - Sheri Byrne Haber.

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A Compassionate Response: Representative Rachel Plakon Champions Accessibility for Drivers with Disabilities Seminole County's best source of news since 1908. This local newspaper covers Sanford, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Longwood, Oviedo, Casselberry, Geneva and parts of Volusia County such as Deltona,...

A Compassionate Response: Representative Rachel Plakon Champions Accessibility for Drivers with Disabilities www.mysanfordherald.com/article/2620... #a11y

TechnoAbleism in India’s AI Moment: Why Accessibility Is Not Enough For many years, disability was largely absent from technology policy debates. Yet, a deeper issue remains insufficiently examined: accessibility alone does not ensure inclusion when artificial intelligence...

TechnoAbleism in India’s AI Moment: Why Accessibility Is Not Enough www.moneylife.in/article/tech... #a11y

What Canadian Transit Gets Wrong About Families And Accessibility Where Canadian transit policy works for families and where it still falls short

What Canadian Transit Gets Wrong About Families And Accessibility www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/what-canad... #a11y

What Canadian Transit Gets Wrong About Families And Accessibility Where Canadian transit policy works for families and where it still falls short

What Canadian Transit Gets Wrong About Families And Accessibility www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/what-canad... #a11y

AI tool designed at NTID provides tutoring in ASL and English literacy A professor at the National Institute for the Deaf is rolling out an artificial intelligence tool to help bridge language learning gaps between American Sign Language and English.

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Inclusive Healthcare: Improving Accessibility and Care for Disabled Patients through Investment and Workforce Innovation europeansting.com/2026/02/13/i... #a11y

Castanet.net - Kelowna's Homepage Kelowna's Homepage offering breaking local news, video, weather, classifieds and forums.

Museums, galleries and live-performance venues benefit from accessibility renovations www.castanet.net/news/Nelson/... #a11y

Canada.ca The Government of Canada website is a single point of access to all programs, services, departments, ministries and organizations of the Government of Canada.

Statement from Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux on release of third report on accessibility in Canada www.canada.ca/en/office-ch... #a11y

Why Accessibility Extensions Are Essential for Inclusive Web Development Accessibility extensions are browser-based tools that audit web content for accessibility barriers during development and testing phases. These extensions

Why Accessibility Extensions Are Essential for Inclusive Web Development nerdbot.com/2026/02/17/w... #a11y

Colorado Democrats want to protect the civil rights of students with disabilities Legislation in the works would task the state education department with investigating complaints of schools falling short in serving kids with 504 plans, which allow for modifications in the classroom

Colorado Democrats want to protect the civil rights of students with disabilities coloradosun.com/2026/02/18/c... #a11y

The Stand comedy club goes fully accessible with all-disabled line-up Rosie Jones will headline the All Access Comedy night at The Stand's new premises on Great Western Road next week

The Stand comedy club goes fully accessible with all-disabled line-up news.stv.tv/entertainmen... #a11y

Opinion: Last month’s snowstorm revealed gaping holes in NYC’s accessibility standards Last month, New Yorkers found themselves with over 10 inches of snow in all five boroughs — the city’s largest snowstorm since 2021. Although the record-breaking storm garnered an abundance of media…

Opinion: Last month’s snowstorm revealed gaping holes in NYC’s accessibility standards nyunews.com/opinion/2026... #a11y

DOJ Throws Wrench Into Proposed ADA Website Accessibility Class Settlement By: Ashley S. Jenkins, Kristina M. Launey, John W. Egan Seyfarth synopsis: The DOJ filed a Statement of Interest opposing the settlement of a website

DOJ Throws Wrench Into Proposed ADA Website Accessibility Class Settlement www.adatitleiii.com/2026/02/doj-... #a11y

Access to cool spaces is life and death for some people living with disabilities With heatwave events set to be more frequent across the country, researchers say thermoregulation must be part of urban planning to avoid risking the lives of people with heat regulation impairments.

Advocates call for more accessible cool spaces for people with heat regulation impairments www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02... #a11y