Rachel Paul, Mark Walker, and Francesca Cesa Bianchi pose for a photo in front of the IAAP booth at CSUN, holding up their badges that include CPACC ribbons.

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If you are attending #CSUNATC26 this year, please be sure to stop by the IAAP booth at Tabletop II in the Marquis Ballroom to say hello, reconnect, and learn more about how you can get involved with our work!

#CSUN26 #Accessibility #A11y #AssistiveTechnology #AssistiveTech

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Learn About Your Membership

We invite all new IAAP Members (and those interested in becoming one) to join us for an informational session providing an overview of IAAP membership.

Register: https://f.mtr.cool/nfqfgounbx
Membership: https://f.mtr.cool/xxfrxshpsx 
#UnitedInAccessibility

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IAAP Certification Expands Knowledge, Insight, and Real-World Application

For Shejal Rathod, her certification broadened her understanding of assistive technologies, user behavior, & WCAG requirements in accessibility testing.

Certifications: https://f.mtr.cool/qwpjkivlgh
#IAAP #a11y

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Share accessible social media with IAAP's course to implement accessible practices across platforms & create inclusive experiences.

IAAP Members: Access it on the Educational Portal
Non-Members: Enroll in EduNext

English: https://f.mtr.cool/bxasebllkr
French: https://f.mtr.cool/pegmtjvfqh

Title II Readiness Series: Digital Accessibility for Public Agencies. ADA Title II Compliance: No Cost and Low-Cost Actions You Can Take Today. 17 March 2026. 11am-12pm EDT. ASL and closed caption available. Featuring Nicole Shumaker, Wake County Government.

Join us for the ADA Title II Compliance: No Cost and Low-Cost Actions You Can Take Today on March 17 to learn about practical actions agencies can take to demonstrate progress & build a strong foundation before large-scale remediation.

Register: https://f.mtr.cool/agoxoafdzg #ADA

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Did you know that IAAP members receive a 20% discount on the ticket price to attend axes4 Day 2026?

Email kontakt[at]iaap-dach[dot]org to receive your personal voucher code.

For additional details, check out this IAAP D-A-CH LinkedIn post: https://f.mtr.cool/keqnluvfyu

#EAA #a11y

AudioEye Advances Next-Generation Digital Accessibility Platform, Delivering the Industry's Strongest Compliance Protection /PRNewswire/ -- AudioEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEYE) ("AudioEye" or the "Company"), the industry-leading digital accessibility company, today announced significant...

Digital accessibility is evolving quickly, especially as AI reshapes how websites & digital experiences are developed.

Check out the article to learn how platform innovation is responding to today’s accessibility and compliance landscape: https://f.mtr.cool/kddzfdbyzj

#AI #WCAG #A11y

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The Countdown For #CSUN2026 Begins

We will have a booth at CSUN, so if you’re attending, please stop by and connect with us to learn more about certification, membership, and how we are advancing accessibility across digital and physical environments.

https://f.mtr.cool/ubhimyjxdc

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Advance physical accessibility with IAAP’s course to gain a global perspective on best practices for designing accessible spaces.

IAAP Members: Access it via the Educational Portal
Non-Members: Enroll through EduNext

Explore the course: https://f.mtr.cool/nlwzezrkar 
#Accessibility

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Stay Current & Connected With IAAP's Newsletter

Designed for professionals, advocates, and leaders alike, this is a reliable way to grow your knowledge while staying aligned with the progress shaping accessibility worldwide.

Subscribe: https://f.mtr.cool/gztmkujltd #IAAP #a11y

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Digital Accessibility Moves From Compliance to Competitive Edge

New industry research shows what many in our field are experiencing firsthand: digital accessibility is no longer treated as a strategic priority.

Check out the article: https://f.mtr.cool/equpkqdqxn
#a11y

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IAAP Certification Strengthens Knowledge, Practice, and Impact

For Anuj Singh, earning his CPACC sharpened both his technical insight and strategic approach to accessibility testing.

Explore how IAAP certification: https://f.mtr.cool/btzkwkatrx

#IAAP #DigitalAccessibility

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Strengthen Your Document Accessibility with IAAP’s Course

This course strengthens your understanding of accessibility standards in Microsoft & Adobe tools.

IAAP Members: Access it in the Educational Portal
Non-Members: Create an EduNext account

https://f.mtr.cool/jdsozmxtdq #a11y

Starting March 5: Title II Readiness Series

This IAAP series is a four-part webinar series designed to help agencies move from reactive compliance to measurable, operationalized accessibility.

Members: $125 | Non-Members: $180
Register: https://f.mtr.cool/hopldvpjrc

#a11y #ADA

In New Orleans, the “Big Easy” Includes Accessibility Too Writer Sophie Morgan rolls her wheelchair through the French Quarter, takes a burlesque dance class, and winds up at an impromptu rave.

A recent piece for Condé Nast Traveller explores how accessibility and spontaneity intersect in New Orleans - a city famous for history, music, and beautifully preserved architecture.

Check out the article for more: https://f.mtr.cool/svctacltxr

#InclusiveTravel #ADA #UniversalDesign

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Adding a Keyboard Shortcut Isn't That Simple

What appears to be a small enhancement requires deep awareness of systems, browsers, assistive tech & expectations.

https://f.mtr.cool/xnsafpokys

#DigitalAccessibility

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Psychological safety is a leadership responsibility.

In our latest United in Accessibility podcast episode, Annette Cmela discusses how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is supporting disability inclusion globally.

https://f.mtr.cool/vckknfalba

#Podcast #HiddenSunflower #NonVisibleDisabilities

Guam marks 50 years of disability education law amidst school accessibility challenges Government leaders and Guam Department of Education officials on Friday celebrated more than 50 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA.

This year marks 50 years since the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act became law, establishing the right of children with disabilities to a free & appropriate education.

Learn more by reading this article: https://f.mtr.cool/oyrftgdgym

#IDEA50 #InclusiveEducation

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Get connected, certified, and empowered with IAAP's global community where practitioners share knowledge, grow their expertise, and advance accessibility.

Become an IAAP Member today: https://f.mtr.cool/rwsvcdhksc 

#UnitedInAccessibility #ProfessionalDevelopment #IAAP #a11y

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Stay informed with "Happening This Week at IAAP" to understand and apply insights from across IAAP and the global accessibility community. The newsletter highlights developments shaping the field, supporting constant professional growth.

Subscribe: https://f.mtr.cool/viqxfmzdbx #IAAP

IAAP - Advancing UX Accessibility Together Webinar Series: Accessible UX is here to stay, featuring Karen Hawkins. 11 am -12 pm EDT. 26 March 2026. Closed captions and ASL available.

On March 26, the "Advancing UX Accessibility Together" webinar series will start with "Accessible UX Is Here to Stay."

This session explores how accessible UX becomes a sustained practice.

Member: $350 | Non-member: $585

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/fzlesfgkus
#Accessibility #UX

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Starting in the March/April exam session, IAAP WAS applicants can prepare for their application by using the pre-application worksheet - a personal guide that helps draft and organize technical experience.

Access the WAS pre-application worksheet: https://f.mtr.cool/kawqabevdi

#WAS

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The Accessible Design Course helps designers build a foundation in accessibility principles.

Members: Access the course through the Educational Portal
Non-Members: Enroll individually through edunext

English course: https://f.mtr.cool/wntdhbbctw
French course: https://f.mtr.cool/gmockkkzxr

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How to Make Emerging Tech Work for Communities with Disabilities

This @newamerica.org article explores how AI & digital platforms can expand independence for persons with disabilities, while introducing real risks.

Read the article: https://f.mtr.cool/hackxodymc
#UniversalDesign #a11y

Beyond Compliance the EAA Implementation Report The EAA is now in force. But what does accessibility transformation actually look like in practice?We tracked progress from 2023 to 2025 across banking, e-commerce, and telecom and spoke with leaders from EU institutions to business pioneers, and mapped what works.The good news: accessibility is ris...

Business Accessibility Forum's latest report tracks progress from 2023 to 2025 across key sectors and captures diverse perspectives.

The findings highlight where measurable progress is taking place.

Read the full report: https://f.mtr.cool/harndispdu

#EAA #a11y #DigitalAccessibility

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Organizations that build & refine with accessibility discover broader adoption & competitive advantage.

This Harvard Business Review article explores how accessible design can lead to broader innovation and market growth: https://f.mtr.cool/djrvcksoyr

#Accessibility #ProductDevelopment

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IAAP-Certified Professionals: Get education credits by attending Axe-con 2026!

As an IAAP credential holder, maintaining your certification is important for continued professional growth.

Get certified: https://f.mtr.cool/rsxfmkdjus
Register for Axe-con free:

W3C Accessibility Maturity Model Explained - Inclusion Impact Accessibility W3C Accessibility Maturity Model Explained. Learn all about the newly published draft and how it can help you with accessibility.

The W3C Accessibility Maturity Model offers a framework for organizations to understand where gaps exist and how accessibility can be integrated across culture, skills, & more.

Learn how maturity frameworks can support organizational change: https://f.mtr.cool/wkptztddyr

#W3C #a11y

Title II Readiness Series: Digital Accessibility for Public Agencies

Register Now: Title II Readiness Series

This series helps government agencies build sustainable digital accessibility under the ADA Title II final rule.

1 Registration = 4 live webinars + recordings
Members: $125 | Non-members: $180

Register: https://f.mtr.cool/abixpebluc
#ADA #a11y

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Day 1 at Zero Project Conference 2026 was a success, and we're proud to be part of this global convening for disability innovation at the United Nations Office.

If you’re attending #ZeroCon26, stop by our booth. We're happy to continue conversations during this conference!
#ICT