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.
California's 2025 Building Code, based on the 2024 IBC, took effect January 1, 2026 with revised Chapter 11B accessibility provisions — and several states follow later in the year.
Peter Almeida
The main home-modification money hasn't moved — USDA 504 grants to $10,000, VA grants, and Medicaid waivers — but amounts and waitlists change, so check as-of dates before you apply.
Rosa Marchetti
Inclusive playgrounds get built when three money streams line up — park bonds, state grants, and private foundations — and the U.S. Access Board's guide defines what counts as accessible.
Peter Almeida
HUD's accessible-housing money moves through standing programs — Section 811, CDBG, and HOME — and 2026 notices decide who can apply, for what, and when.
Peter Almeida
State and local government websites and apps must meet WCAG 2.1 AA starting April 24, 2026 for large public entities, with a year more for smaller ones.
Peter Almeida