Accibly Insights

Protected, But No Longer Measured

Federal disability protections remain in place. What disappears is a federal system that required contractors to ask, count, compare, and examine whether disabled people were reaching their workforces.

Why the Villain Looks Like That

A structured count of Bond and Batman's villains, a decades-old visual habit, and the long gap between a stereotype being named in writing and meaningful change.

The Freedom of Knowing Where You Can Go

New York City is installing 17 public bathrooms across five boroughs. The larger experiment may be whether reliable restroom access changes how freely people can move through the city.

Who Has to Ask Permission to Work From Home?

A federal court case, a labor-market puzzle, and the quiet difference between an arrangement everyone has and one you have to prove you need.

The Box That Isn't Supposed to Matter

How a federal contractor compliance form became a familiar feature of the American job application, and what its removal in 2026 does and does not change

When the Classroom Goes Digital, Who Gets Left Behind?

The rapid digitalization of education, while offering potential benefits, presents significant accessibility challenges for students with disabilities across U.S. schools and universities. Despite legal requirements under frameworks like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), unequal access persists in online environments. Many students with disabilities rely on assistive technologies, but institutional practices often fall short in ensuring digital content, platforms, and materials are compatible. Proactive measures, including comprehensive audits, faculty training, and adherence to accessibility standards for elements like captions and alt text, are critical to bridging this digital divide and achieving equitable educational opportunities.

Gym Equipment Got a Touchscreen. Blind Members Lost a Button.

Accessibility law can require gyms to provide an accessible route to exercise equipment. But it does not necessarily require the equipment's controls to be independently usable by a blind person once they reach it. As the fitness industry replaces tactile buttons with touchscreen consoles, that distinction is becoming increasingly consequential.

The Future of Accessibility Is the Future of Work

What happens to the workforce when the tools of the job are finally built for everyone who does it