International Association of Accessibility Professionals: IAAP

06/19/2026

Accessibility doesn't happen by accident.

Creating accessible experiences at scale takes shared standards, a common understanding, ongoing learning, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

When teams have a consistent foundation, accessibility becomes easier to embed into everyday decisions, workflows, and outcomes.

Whether you're just beginning your accessibility journey or looking to deepen your expertise, investing in knowledge and professional development helps build the structure that supports meaningful progress.

How has education or certification helped shape your accessibility journey?

06/17/2026

In Case You Missed It: IAAP Certification Office Hours occur every second Wednesday of the month at 9 am ET and every fourth Wednesday of the month at 5 pm ET.

Register for a session to have all your certification questions answered by our Certification Team!

Attend the next session: https://f.mtr.cool/mzkytroxor

06/17/2026

Happening Tomorrow | Accessible Documents in Practice Webinar

Instructional materials shape how learners engage, understand, and succeed, and PDF accessibility plays a central role in that experience.

In tomorrow’s IAAP webinar, “PDF Accessibility: Strategies for Accessible Instructional Materials,” participants will explore practical approaches to creating and remediating accessible PDFs in educational environments, with a focus on structure, clarity, and usability across diverse disabilities.

Register now: https://f.mtr.cool/dhjiurarmn

06/17/2026

IAAP corporate membership delivers what organizations need to build lasting accessibility capability, professional certifications that validate skills, education that builds real knowledge, a global network of practitioners, and the foundation to advance accessibility as a strategic priority.

Certify. Educate. Connect. Advance.

Become an IAAP Member today: https://f.mtr.cool/hjjdhvkjlw

06/16/2026

As AI becomes more integrated into workplace communication, an important question remains: how can these technologies help create more accessible and inclusive experiences for everyone?

In this Zoom blog, Alex Mooc, Head of Accessibility, highlights several ways AI is supporting meeting accessibility, including more accurate real-time captions, customizable caption settings, multilingual translation capabilities, bilingual caption support, and on-device processing designed to improve reliability.

A main highlight? Accessibility is not solely about compliance or accommodation; features like captions, language translation, and flexible user controls can improve participation, comprehension, and collaboration for a wide range of users across different contexts.

Accessibility works best when it is built into the tools people use every day. It's encouraging to learn how continued innovation is focused on reducing barriers and supporting more inclusive communication.

Learn more from this Zoom blog: https://f.mtr.cool/vydrjfscsq

06/15/2026

Happening Tomorrow | Professional Education Webinar Series

Accessible social media is essential for reaching and engaging the widest possible audience.

Tomorrow, you can join IAAP for our webinar, "Scrolling Without Barriers: Practical Accessibility Tips for Social Media," featuring subject matter expert AmyJune Hineline of The Linux Foundation.

In this practical session, you'll learn how to:
1. Identify common accessibility barriers in social content
2. Write effective alt text and captions
3. Improve readability across posts and newsletters
4. Use hashtags, emojis, and design elements more accessibly
5. Apply simple changes that can make an immediate impact

Whether you're a social media manager, content creator, marketer, accessibility professional, or digital communicator, you'll leave with actionable tips you can put into practice right away.

Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/csqhblzfzq

06/15/2026

Here's What You Need To Know This Week In Accessibility At IAAP

CERTIFICATION EXAM UPDATES
Applications for IAAP's July–August certification exam session open July 1. Review the eligibility requirements, gather any supporting documentation, and create a study plan so you're prepared when applications open. An IAAP certification is a meaningful way to validate your accessibility expertise, demonstrate your commitment to the profession, and showcase your knowledge and skills to employers, clients, and colleagues.

Explore Exam Session Dates: https://f.mtr.cool/ddgcjhaern

MEMBER NEWS | HARVARD UNIVERSITY
IAAP Global Leadership Council member and Harvard University accessibility leader Kyle Shachmut recently celebrated the fourth annual Harvard Accessibility Summit. The event featured discussions on digital accessibility, assistive technology, AI, inclusive design, accessibility in education, and more, highlighting Harvard’s ongoing commitment to embedding accessibility across the institution.

Learn more by visiting Kyle's LinkedIn post: https://f.mtr.cool/emebohwklv

UPCOMING EVENT | ICCHP26
Taking place from 13-17 July, in Brno, Czech Republic, the 20th International Conference on Digital Inclusion, Assistive Technology (AT), and Accessible ICT (eAccessibility) brings together researchers, practitioners, educators, and industry leaders to explore advances in accessibility, inclusive technology, and digital participation. This event is pre-approved for IAAP certification education credits.

Learn more and register to attend: https://f.mtr.cool/ebfojgwuly

06/14/2026

Creating a more accessible workplace does not always require large-scale transformation. Often, meaningful progress starts with everyday decisions about how people work, communicate, collaborate, and access information.

This practical resource explores workplace accessibility through a broad lens, covering everything from digital accessibility and flexible communication practices to sensory considerations, accommodations, and inclusive workplace design.

Accessibility works best when built into the employee experience from the beginning, rather than added later in response to barriers.

For organizations looking to strengthen workplace inclusion, this article offers a useful collection of ideas and considerations to explore.

Access the blog to learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/muprseuhjj

06/13/2026

For millions of people who are blind or have low vision, access to technology can be the difference between encountering barriers and navigating the world with greater independence.

The launch of the Be My Eyes Foundation is an important milestone for the company because it ensures that accessibility technology remains available to the people who rely on it most. With an estimated 340 million people worldwide who are blind or have low vision, access to tools that support independence, participation, and inclusion remains a critical priority.

The Foundation's focus on expanding access to AI-powered assistance, volunteer support networks, and emerging accessibility technologies highlights an important principle: innovation creates the greatest impact when it is designed to be accessible, available, and sustainable.

Learn more about the Foundation's vision and mission for the future of accessibility technology: https://f.mtr.cool/shdyecxhby

New nonprofit aims to expand access to AI, volunteers, and emerging technologies for the world’s 340 million blind and low-vision individuals