A11y News - Accessibility in Tech, UX and IRL
Laura Wissiak, Maria DomschitzA11y News curates accessibility events, tools, and resources to help professionals build inclusive experiences. From free events and new technologies to practical takeaways in UX, front‑end development, and the occasional fun stuff.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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Usher Syndrome Awareness Day
The third Saturday in September is always Usher Syndrome Awareness Day. If upon reading “Usher Syndrome” your mind immediately goes to the singer Usher Raymond, that’s also okay. This article can wait while you go jam out to Yeah Yeah first...
Exclusive not Excluding
Fashion is a form of self-expression. But it’s all too common that we have to choose between looking good and being comfortable. There’s room for improvement in that. Rama Gheerawo said it best: “Exclusive, not excluding”
The Future of Fas...
Invisible Stigma in UX Research #ID24
The annual Inclusive Design 24 (ID24) livestream is just around the corner! Two years ago, I contributed a talk on invisible stigma and its impact on UX research, so why not revisit it to get hyped for #ID24 ?
If you are in UX research or...
Accessibility has Limits
In this episode, Dott. Mag. Arjun Pfaffstaller discusses the complexities of vision impairment, the impact of lighting and fatigue on visual perception, and the importance of intersectionality in accessibility measures and system design.
W...
September 2026: Accessibility & Inclusion Events
A11y News brings you a curated look at upcoming accessibility and disability‑inclusion events happening in September 2026.
If you know of other events in the online or offline accessibility and disability inclusion space, please email them...
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