As summer unfolds, we’re excited to share important resources and initiatives in accessibility and inclusive design. This edition highlights a key publication on disability inclusion in technology and introduces new YouTube learning pathways to enhance your accessibility knowledge. Join us for an upcoming panel discussion on the ethics of AI and accessibility, and learn about our expanding efforts in Europe to drive systemic change. Check out our Community Happenings, too. Thank you for supporting our mission to create a more inclusive digital world. Enjoy the read!
Board & Staff Expertise Highlighted in New Book
Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech was published in May 2026 and has several Teach Access connections. The book was co-edited by Lainey Feingold, Reginé Gilbert, and Chancey Fleet. Feingold and Gilbert serve on the Teach Access Board of Directors and also wrote chapters in the collection. Contributing authors from Teach Access also include Executive Director Kate Sonka, Director of Education Rolando Méndez, and Board Vice President Meenakshi Das.
Get Involved In Teach Access Europe
Teach Access Europe expands the successful Teach Access U.S. model to universities across Europe and the UK. Its goal is to ensure that students across all disciplines graduate with a core understanding of disability, accessibility, and inclusive design, enabling them to build accessible technology as they enter the workforce.
We currently have three working groups and invite academia, industry, disability movement, foundations, and policymakers to partner with us to drive systemic change. Together, we can scale accessibility education, strengthen the talent pipeline, and ensure technology is designed inclusively from the start. Working groups include
- Community, Strategy & Sustainability: Focusing on visibility and funding.
- Teaching, Learning & Workforce: Co-develops materials through university- industry partnerships and creates education-to-employment pipelines.
- Accreditation, Policy & Research: Advocated for mandatory accessibility in courses and engages with policy stakeholders.
If you or someone you know is interested in getting involved, the form below has six short-answer questions and one multiple-choice question asking for details about the primary contact of interest and how you would like to get involved. For assistance with this form, please contact [email protected]
Student Academy 2026 Replay Videos Now Available
In February, the Teach Access Student Academy brought together nearly 600 students, professionals, and lifelong learners for two days of learning about accessibility and inclusive technology.
Featuring 30 speakers from more than 20 organizations, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Salesforce, the Student Academy explored accessibility careers, inclusive design, emerging technologies, and more.
Missed a session or want to watch again? Replay videos are now available — register below to receive the link to our YouTube playlist. The Student Academy remains free thanks to our generous sponsors and funders. Registration is requested to help us track audience and geographic data for reporting purposes.
New YouTube Learning Pathways Available
Continue your accessibility learning journey with four new curated YouTube course pathways from the Teach Access Student Academy. Explore topics including:
- AI and Accessibility
- Disability-centered design
- Accessibility in Action
- Launching a career in accessibility
Featuring insights from industry leaders, educators, researchers, and accessibility professionals, these free courses provide practical knowledge and real-world perspectives to help you build more inclusive technology and advance your accessibility skills at your own pace.
Accessibility, Ethics, & AI
The Teach Access Alumni Network is excited to host a moderated panel discussion about Accessibility, Ethics, & AI, on Wednesday, August 5, from 1-2 pm ET. Join us along with Ariana Aboulafia, Disability Rights in Technology Policy Project at the Center for Democracy & Technology; Jutta Treviranus, Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) and professor in the faculty of Design at OCAD University in Toronto; and Rolando Méndez, Director of Education, Teach Access. All three panelists recently contributed chapters to Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech, published earlier this year (see above).
Community Happenings
Exploring Accessibility in an AI-Driven World at Digital Collegium’s A11y Summit
Join the Digital Collegium Accessibility Summit on July 28, where keynote speaker and Teach Access Board Member, Reginé Gilbert, will discuss accessibility in an AI-driven world. This one-day online event focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, accessibility, and inclusive design, emphasizing the importance of human insight in creating digital experiences for all. Attendees, whether new to accessibility or experienced, will gain valuable strategies and connect with peers dedicated to inclusivity in higher education. Register today for this important conversation!
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