Accessibility News
Accessibility News reports rule changes, court decisions, grant openings and enforcement actions affecting housing and independent living. Items are dated, sourced and written so a reader can tell quickly whether a change applies to them. Followed by residents, advocates and housing providers tracking new obligations and available money.
Changes affecting accessible housing as they happen: code updates, discrimination rulings, grant programs opening and closing, enforcement actions.
The ADA's New Web Rule Affects How You Apply for Housing and Benefits Online
State and local government websites — including public housing authorities — must meet WCAG 2.1 AA by April 2026 or 2027, depending on population.
Peter Almeida
How Much Clear Space You Need to Move a Wheelchair Through Your Home
Peter Almeida
ADA, Fair Housing Act, or ANSI: Which Accessibility Standard Actually Applies to Your Home
The ADA doesn't cover private homes the way most people assume. Here's which standard actually sets the rules for a doorway, a bathroom, or a ramp — and how Medicaid waivers fit into paying for the work.
Peter Almeida
How to Pay for Home Accessibility Modifications: Grants, Loans, and What They Cover
Peter Almeida
Accessible Transportation Projects That Change Home Access in 2026
The FTA's March 2026 announcement of $686 million for rail-station accessibility could decide whether an accessible home near transit actually works as one.
Rosa Marchetti
Assistive Technology Industry News That Affects Your Home Setup
Apple's May 19, 2026 accessibility announcement — from a smarter VoiceOver to eye-controlled power wheelchairs on Vision Pro — changes what your phone and headset can run at home.
Rosa Marchetti
Disability Housing Enforcement Actions: What They Signal in 2026
A April 2026 Fair Housing Act settlement in Manhattan shows federal design-and-construction enforcement is active — and what it can and cannot fix for renters.
Rosa Marchetti
Aging-in-Place Policy Developments to Watch in 2026
From an Older Americans Act reauthorization bill pending in the Senate to state-level home-care budget decisions, 2026's aging-in-place policy picture is moving.
Peter Almeida
The Accessible Construction Workforce and Supply Picture in 2026
Home-modification contractors remain scarce in 2026, and industry data puts numbers on why your ramp or bathroom quote takes longer and costs more.
Rosa Marchetti