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John Slatin AccessU by Knowbility. A worried cartoon bird checks its watch next to a cloud bubble reading, Early Bird rates end March 12

There's only 1 day left to secure your Early Bird registration for John Slatin AccessU 2026!

Don't miss this opportunity to join our community of advocates, developers, designers, and accessibility champions as we work together to build a more inclusive digital world.

24th Annual John Slatin AccessU conference featuring a purple bird illustration. Early Bird rates end March 12. Knowbility

The Early Bird catches the savings! 🐦
There’s still 8 days to register for Knowbility's John Slatin AccessU 2026 accessibility conference at the discounted rate!

Don’t let the savings fly by!

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Knowbility announces executive leadership change as co-founder Sharron Rush retires — Knowbility Jillian Fortin Burtnett steps in as incoming executive director to lead Knowbility's mission of digital accessibility into the future.

Exciting news: Co-founder Sharron Rush will retire this May after 25+ years growing Knowbility into a leader in digital accessibility and championing inclusion for all. Jillian Fortin Burtnett, longtime advocate and supporter of Knowbility, steps in as incoming ED.
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Accessibility HelpDesk — Knowbility Is your organization in need of accessibility support? Not sure where to start or how much work is needed?

Whether you're navigating WCAG guidelines or need a quick design review, Knowbility’s Accessibility HelpDesk is here to support you.

Flexible support is just a click away.
Book an hour or prepay for a block of time to suit your team's needs!
Learn more: knowbility.org/services/hel...

John Slatin AccessU 2026 — Knowbility Knowbility's annual conference on digital accessibility is May 11-14, 2026. Hands on exploration and in-depth instructional training - 24 years strong. Join us to grow your web and digital accessibility skill set!

At the John Slatin AccessU conference, we teach the technical, creative, and strategic skills you need to build and improve upon your accessibility portfolio to meet today’s current demands.

🔗 Register Now: knowbility.org/programs/joh...

The Joy Zabala Fellowship for Mentoring in Assistive Technology and Accessible Educational Materials — Knowbility Join us in fostering the next generation of leaders through the Joy Zabala Fellowship. This mentorship program matches emerging AT and AEM professionals with experts to drive systems change and improve accessibility in educational settings.

Don’t forget!
Tomorrow is Knowbility’s FREE Be a Digital Ally webinar.
We’re diving into the power of mentorship with the Joy Zabala Fellowship and how they improve access to services for students with disabilities at 3:00 PM CT

It's not too late to register: knowbility.org/programs/be-...

John Slatin AccessU, May 11-14, 2026, by Knowbility. Will feature these amazing keynote speakers, alongside five circular headshots of the featured speakers

AccessU 2026 will feature keynote speakers, Lucy Greco, Eve Hill Brown, Jutta Treviranus and Bill Curtis-Davidson

Early bird registration is available until March 12 - knowbility.org/programs/joh...

Sponsor AccessU - knowbility.org/programs/joh...

Be a Digital Ally graphic featuring an illustration of a woman speaking at a podium next to a whiteboard about the Joy Zabala Fellowship for mentoring in assistive technology and accessible education materials. Knowbility

This February, Knowbility’s Be a Digital Ally free webinar will introduce the Joy Zabala Fellowship, a program dedicated to mentoring emerging leaders who help students with disabilities use technology for learning.

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM CT
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Knowbility Newsletter: January 2026

The January Edition of the Knowbility Newsletter is Here!

📖 Read the full update here: mailchi.mp/knowbility/knowb...

Don’t miss out on future updates!
Join our community and get these insights delivered straight to your inbox by signing up on our website at knowbility.org/

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The Early Bird special for John Slatin AccessU 2026 ends on March 12th. Don’t miss your chance to save before it expires!

Learn more and register today: knowbility.org/programs/joh...

- YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

The live session of Knowbility's latest Be A Digital Ally episode "Creating Accessible PDF Forms" is now available to watch on YouTube! 🎥

Watch the full discussion here: youtu.be/d7LEArEEZhA
You can also watch previous months episodes at: knowbility.org/youtube

A photo of two men and a woman smiling on stage at the 2025 AIR Awards Ceremony, centered on a purple background

In case you missed it! ✨
Relive the wonderful moments from the Accessibility Internet Rally Awards of 2025!
Hear the exiting experiences and inspiring stories.
Watch the full awards ceremony here: youtu.be/8Ft7sI42MG8
Photos from the event: photos.app.goo.gl/7KMyiELtD...

Be a Digital Ally — Knowbility **Be a Digital Ally**, a free monthly series covering the basic skills and principles of accessible digital design - for creators of digital content.

Still struggling with tagged PDF forms? ❌

It’s almost Thursday, and we’re diving into one of the most requested topics in digital accessibility: PDF Form Remediation.

Don’t let your PDFs be a barrier.

Sign up here: knowbility.org/programs/be-...

Group of 18 smiling AIR Awards attendees including staff, volunteers, and participants pose in front of the purple Knowbility banner

Last night we announced the top three scorers of the 2025 Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) competition.

Visit the AIR pages of Knowbility's website to learn more and sign up to stay in the Know for AIR 2026 and Knowbility's other award-winning community programs. knowbility.org/programs/air

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You can help us continue Knowbility’s important work while associating your brand with our award winning programs.

Explore the 2026 Sponsorship opportunities: knowbility.org/programs/spo... and download our Sponsor PDF: knowbility.org/media/pages/...

Call for proposals, 24th Annual John Slatin AccessU, Knowbility, May 11 to 14, 2026

Ready to share your digital accessibility expertise? The Call for Proposals for AccessU 2026 is open!

If you have accessibility skills to teach, we have a stage for you!
Submissions close 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎: knowbility.org/programs/joh...

AIR Awards Celebration - RSVP — Knowbility Join us to celebrate the developers and nonprofits who participated in this year's Accessibility Internet Rally and award prizes!

Knowbility is having a party next week - and you're invited!

Join us on Thursday Jan. 15 for the Accessibility Internet Rally awards in the KMFA event space. Tickets are free for AIR participants and open to all for a 30$ donation. Hope to see you there! knowbility.org/programs/air...

Promo for Knowbility’s Be a Digital Ally. Whiteboard text: Creating Accessible PDF Forms. Black and white photo of a smiling woman on a purple background.

This month's Be a Digital Ally free webinar is all about making accessible documentation easier.

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM CT Platform: Zoom (Live Session)
Register here: knowbility.org/programs/be-...

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Your partnership drives digital equity.

As the year ends, please consider a gift to help us reach our goal and support our mission of digital inclusion. We can’t wait to build a more inclusive 2026 together!

knowbility.org/donate

#A11y #Knowbility #DigitalInclusion

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🎟️ AccessU 2026 Pre-Sale is HERE!

AccessU provides hands-on digital accessibility classroom-style learning
When: May 11–14, 2026
Where: Hybrid (Online or In-Person)

Get you discounted tickets now before December 31: web.cvent.com/event/a3a09f6...

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AccessU began as the Accessibility Internet Rally and has since grown into a 4 day hybrid conference. It features top experts in the field and was designed to fill the need for formal digital accessibility training.

Support Knowbility programs. knowbility.org/donate

A young lady with brown hair and a blue blouse using a braille display and laptop. Text: AccessWorks creates job opportunities and accessible digital spaces for people with disabilities around the world.

Accessibility isn’t just about code; it’s about dignity, independence, and opportunity.
Your donation helps provide working opportunities for testers and improves their quality of life. knowbility.org/donate

- YouTube Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

At AccessU, speakers share their insights on shaping the future of accessibility: youtu.be/ti29x9ISFi0

Your support allows Knowbility to host world-class accessibility learning experiences. knowbility.org/donate

A green gift box with a red ribbon and a purple tag that says Knowbility. Text reads: ACCESSIBILITY IS A CIVIL RIGH" and Give the gift of digital equity this holiday season.

Knowbility community members speaking about the importance of digital accessibility: youtu.be/GHQuHnvMUS0

Accessibility is a civil right, and your gift advances digital equity. Together, we will build a more inclusive digital world. Thank you! knowbility.org/donate

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A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to Knowbility!

Your generosity has already helped us raise $22,403 so far toward our $100,000 EOY goal

Let's keep the momentum going! knowbility.org/donate

#Knowbility #DigitalAccessibility #DigitalEquity #A11y

A whiteboard displays the title Equalize Editor – A Web App for Braille Math Document Translation - next to a smiling gentleman wearing glasses

Knowbility's Free Be a Digital Ally Webinar!

Software engineer Sam Dooley will demonstrate The Equalize Editor, which provides an essential solution for maintaining digital equity in math education and documentation.

Dec 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT via Zoom!
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Knowbility's 27th Annual AIR Awards Celebration on Jan 15, 2026, 6:00-8:00 pm. Guests seated at black-draped tables in a lit ballroom.

The Knowbility Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) is wrapping up!
Over a dozen nonprofits now have accessible websites thanks to our superstar developer teams.
Come see the magic they created and help Knowbility support their hard work!

RSVP today: knowbility.org/programs/air...

Logo for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, showing four colored hands around a central figure and "3 DECEMBER."

Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)! 🌍

🔗 Learn More:
UN Observance: www.un.org/en/observances/d...
WHO Campaign: www.who.int/campaigns/inter...

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Incredible news: Every single donation made to Knowbility today for #GivingTuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our generous Board of Directors!

That means your gift goes twice as far to help support our mission of digital inclusion.

knowbility.org/donate

This Giving Tuesday, help build a digital world that includes everyone. Knowbility’s community programs uplift disabled testers, train developers in accessible design, and support nonprofits with accessible websites.
Donate: knowbility.org/donate
#GivingTuesday #a11y #InclusiveDesign