Assistive technology news

Short updates from selected international sources about screen readers, accessible games and assistive technology. The program checks these feeds automatically each day. This is a selection of news, not a complete record of every story worldwide.

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The multiplier effect: How authoring tools can transform web accessibility

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative | Accessibility developments | Published

In the W3C blog post The multiplier effect: How authoring tools can transform web accessibility, W3C WAI Director Shawn Lawton Henry covers how authoring tools can help make vast amounts of content more accessible with less effort.

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Crafting WCAG 3 for more accessible user experiences

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative | Accessibility developments | Published

In the W3C blog post Crafting WCAG 3 for more accessible user experiences, W3C WAI Director Shawn Lawton Henry covers some of the stakes and challenges in developing W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.

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WCAG 2.2 and 2.1 in French — Authorized translations updated

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative | Accessibility developments | Published

The French authorized translations of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are updated:

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For Review: WCAG 3 Working Draft – September 2026

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative | Accessibility developments | Published

W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.0 Working Draft is updated. The starting place for background, timeline, and up-to-date information is the WCAG 3 Introduction. For a list of changes in the September 2026 draft and review questions on the conformance model, see Status: In-progress drafts.

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