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Canada’s first national Plain Language Standard recognizes that information is only accessible when people can find, understand & use it. A timely model for inclusive communication.

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Accessibility Standards Canada publishes Canada’s first Plain Language Standard - Accessibility Standards Canada
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January 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
When accessibility professionals unite, they help raise standards, foster innovation & drive global impact.

10,000+ certified accessibility professionals
10,000+ members in 110+ countries
200+ educational resources and sector-specific webinars

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January 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Accessibility & Participation Become A Reality Through Local Leadership

Shiminenge was able to turn barriers into advocacy and lead a new association that amplified the voices of persons with disabilities: https://f.mtr.cool/pztxzjmcma

#DisabilityRights #AccessibilityForAll #a11y
‘Every step a struggle:’ Nigerian woman with disabilities leads push for dignity and inclusion
A woman living with disabilities in a camp for displaced people in Nigeria is demonstrating why it is essential that people like her are included in society and how dignity can be protected even in the harshest places.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Build your accessibility expertise through the CPACC self-paced course to strengthen your understanding of accessibility, disability inclusion & universal design.

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#CPACC #ProfessionalCertification
January 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
@webaim.bsky.social’s 2025 analysis shows that most home pages continue to contain WCAG 2 A/AA accessibility failures, with the same preventable issues that create repeated barriers for persons with disabilities.

Dig into the findings: https://f.mtr.cool/hvndcwuvgz

#WebAccessibility #WCAG #a11y
94.8% of Home Pages Fail WCAG and It Exposes a Wider Web Development Problem
New WebAIM data shows 94.8% of home pages fail WCAG, pushing brands to rethink accessibility audits and modern web workflows.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Join IAAP EU & Vially for a Hybrid Accessibility Event, bringing together accessibility experts, regulators, and end users with disabilities to dive into the European Accessibility Act and EN301549 requirements.

Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/pkfxjdrjjo

#EAA #WCAG
January 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The 2025–2026 State of Digital Accessibility Report reveals that organizations investing in accessibility are experiencing measurable benefits across user experience, brand reputation, & customer retention.

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#A11y #SODAR
State of Digital Accessibility Report | 2025-2026
Discover how more than 1,600 professionals are scaling digital accessibility with AI and leadership support. Explore our annual market research report.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
In 2025, the MTA completed 10 new accessibility projects across NYC subway & Long Island Rail Road stations, expanding step-free access and upgrading elevators and escalators throughout the system.

Learn more about the projects: https://f.mtr.cool/rlryfyiqdo

#AccessibleTransportation
Rail News - MTA wraps up 10 accessibility projects at NYC subway, LIRR stations. For Railroad Career Professionals
Railroad industry news about: Metropolitan Transportation Authority, MTA, accessibility projects, 2025, congestion tolling program, capital improvements, New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road. From the editors of Progressive Railroading Magazine
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January 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Accessibility policy tells a story about whose lives are valued and where responsibility lies. Choosing stories rooted in rights, access, and dignity is crucial to building inclusive societies.

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#AccessibilityPolicy #DisabilityRights
Disability rights are shaped by the narratives embedded in policies like the Accessible Canada Act and MAID
The narratives embedded in disability policy influence everything from budget priorities to program eligibility and institutional cultures. They also shape how disabled people imagine their futures.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
How Button Traits Can Make a Chaotic App Accessible

Button is a foundational piece of accessibility across the entire iOS ecosystem. Voiceover, Full Keyboard Access, Voice Control & other assistive technologies all depend on these semantics.

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How Button Traits can make a chaotic iOS app accessible | Axess Lab
A while ago, I was using an iPad app where the main call-to-action wasn’t marked as a button. As a blind VoiceOver user, I simply…
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January 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Get access to the Document Accessibility Course to learn the essential steps to create, design, and remediate documents that meet accessibility standards.

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#Accessibility #a11y #DigitalAccessibility
January 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM
TikTok is rolling out new accessibility options designed to better support persons with disabilities, with new features that include disabling HDR video playback for a more comfortable viewing experience and more.

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#TechForGood
TikTok Adds More Accessibility Features
Some new options for users with variable viewing needs.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Are you committed to advancing digital inclusion and accessibility? IAAP offers a range of events designed to enhance your expertise and connect you with industry leaders.

Explore events on our website: https://f.mtr.cool/susgwfdqqh

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January 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
IAAP Member in the News | W3C

IAAP member W3C has joined the Global Digital Collaboration Council.

Join us in congratulating W3C on joining this group and contributing to important work: https://f.mtr.cool/rsseogdbtz

#W3C #A11Y #ProfessionalMembership
January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Nnena Kalu wins the 2025 Turner Prize in A Historic Moment for Accessibility

Nnena has become the first artist with a learning disability to receive the Turner Prize, which was selected for the quality & power of her work.

Article: https://f.mtr.cool/riyqhlfptz

#Neurodiversity
Nnena Kalu becomes first artist with a learning disability to win Turner prize
Chair of 2025 judging panel says win ‘begins to erase that border between the neurotypical and neurodiverse artist’
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January 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
WCAG 2.4.5 Multiple Ways is a Level AA conformance level Success Criterion. It ensures that users can reach content through more than one pathway. 

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Testing Methods: Multiple Ways - Dennis Deacon
Test WCAG 2.4.5 using automated, AI, and manual methods to ensure multiple accessible navigation paths for all users.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
IAAP Certification Builds Knowledge, Confidence & Career Readiness

For Laura Renfro, earning her certification strengthened her expertise & professional practice. The exam and resources supported her growth and continued learning journey.

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January 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Despite 35 years of federal law requiring hotels to be made accessible for guests who use wheelchairs, those travelers tell NPR that hotels still fail to fully comply with basic and often easily achieved requirements for accessibility.

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35 years after ADA, people with disabilities still find hotels unaccommodating
An NPR survey finds that people with disability still find hotels unaccommodating, even 35 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Countdown to the IAAP EU & Vially Hybrid Dublin event!

Only 30* days left until you can enjoy the Hybrid Accessibility Event focusing on the EAA, and a workshop focusing on EN301549 requirements.

Register: https://f.mtr.cool/pmlgabmgln

Sponsors: @awscloud.bsky.social @deque.com  @microsoft.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
IAAP has surpassed 10k members globally in 110+ countries!

Our growing community of accessibility professionals, advocates, leaders, and organizations is helping to shape more inclusive digital and physical environments for everyone.

Membership: https://f.mtr.cool/sxxnsnotjo

#a11y
January 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
This is the 20th year of the State CIO Top 10 published by NASCIO and includes responses from 51 state and territory CIOs.

AI takes the number one spot for the first time, overtaking cybersecurity, which held the top position for 12 years.

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January 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Attention All New & Prospective IAAP Members: The first Member Orientation of the New Year is Tomorrow!

New IAAP Members (and those interested in becoming one) are invited to join us for an informational session on IAAP membership. 

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/ootrxvnpyr

#IAAP
January 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Prepare to apply for your certification exam in the new year! 

Exams Dates: January 21 through February 18 

Applications Open: January 7 

Exam info: https://f.mtr.cool/nxrtalhavo

#IAAP #ProfessionalCertification
January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM