Accessibility Partners

09/16/2026

"Creating an inclusive online ecosystem is no longer just a technical consideration or a legal requirement—it is a moral imperative and a strategic advantage."

09/15/2026

“For too long, people with disabilities have been unable to access critical healthcare services due to the inaccessibility of medical equipment, causing worse health outcomes like higher rates of preventable disease and shorter lifespans,” said Alison Barkoff, a professor at George Washington University who led HHS’ Administration on Community Living under the Biden administration. “These requirements are critical in addressing the health disparities that too many people with disabilities face.”

A pair of federal rules are imposing first-ever requirements designed to ensure that people with disabilities are better served when they visit the doctor.

09/08/2026

Who wants to come over for movie night?!

Judy didn't wait for change. She fought to make it happen. Being ...

09/03/2026

"Compliance deadlines were later extended, giving many state and local governments until 2027 or 2028, depending on size. But panelists say the extra time is no reason to wait."

A new federal rule gives state legislatures a standard for making websites, documents and digital archives accessible to people with disabilities. Now comes the hard part: getting thousands of pages, PDFs, reports, videos and legislative records there in time. That was the challenge discussed during...

08/18/2026

You may have seen the acronym "VPAT" before, but have you ever wondered what it really breaks down to? Allow us to take you on a journey via our friends at Jotform.

VPAT provides a comprehensive overview of how products meet accessibility standards. Discover the importance of VPAT and its role in ensuring inclusivity.

08/18/2026

Don't forget to add alt text! Every image needs a voice. Well-written alternative text helps people who can't see images understand the image they convey.

Without alt text, a screen reader may just say "Image".
With descriptive alt text, it may say: "A woman using a wheelchair entering an office building".

08/11/2026

This month in 1969, the historic Woodstock Music and Art Fair occurred. Whether your 2026 festival has 500,000 people or more, accessible festivals are a necessity. Check out their training to increase the inclusivity of your next event! Accessible Festival 🤘

Accessible Festivals is dedicated to making live music and recreational events fully accessible for people of all abilities.

08/04/2026

How often have you heard "Labels are for jars, not people?". Well, we may agree with that, but we 100% advocate for labeling your form fields.

08/04/2026

QR Codes are everywhere, but can they be made more accessible? Our colleagues at the State of Minnesota break down the little boxes. In short, "A QR code should never be the only option." https://mn.gov/mnit/media/blog/?id=38-760099

07/28/2026

Accessibility Partners is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 36th Anniversary. In July, we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate with us by visiting: adaanniversary.org