10+ newsletters on accessibility and inclusion worth subscribing to in 2024

Subscribing to newsletters focused on accessibility and inclusive design is an excellent way to keep track of the most recent trends, tools, and top practices. Here are top picks that I highly recommend for you to explore. 

1. A11y Weekly – Curated by David A. Kennedy, this weekly newsletter provides a comprehensive roundup of web accessibility news, articles, and resources to help integrate accessibility into everyday work.

2. Accessible Mobile Apps Newsletter – An independent newsletter that focuses on building accessible iOS and Android applications, including blogs, tools, events, news, and job opportunities, curated by Robin Kanatzar.

3. WCAG of the Day – Daily email service that delivers short, summarized versions of WCAG success criteria to help with learning and understanding web accessibility guidelines.

4. The UX/a11y Tips - A Substack publication by Stas Melnikov that offers tips about accessibility to make apps more user-friendly and accessible. You can also explore his other newsletter called DevA11y that solely focuses on accessibility content for developers

5. Conscious Style Guide – Rounds up the best opinions and observations from the world of inclusive, respectful, and empowering language, curated by Karen Yin.

6. Disability Thinking Weekday – A Substack newsletter by Andrew Pulrang that links to three articles on disability issues, ideas, and culture every weekday.

7. Smashing Magazine Newsletter – Known for its comprehensive articles on web design and development, Smashing Magazine’s newsletter often features accessibility-related content.

8. Disability News Digest – A Substack newsletter by Raul Krauthausen, focusing on disability mainstreaming and providing updates on disability-related news and issues.

9. AbilityNet Newsletter – Focuses on how technology can assist people with disabilities and older individuals, providing updates on digital accessibility news and best practices.

10. Equal Entry Newsletter – Offers insights and updates on digital accessibility, including articles, events, and resources to help create accessible digital content.

11. Hassell Inclusion Newsletter – Shares information on how digital technology can help people with disabilities and older individuals, focusing on inclusive design practices.

12. WebAIM's Accessibility Updates – WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) provides periodic updates on accessibility tools, guidelines, and research, making it a valuable resource.

13. Deque's Accessibility Insights – Deque Systems, a leader in digital accessibility, offers a newsletter filled with expert analysis, webinars, and best practices for making the web accessible.

14. Better Allies – Weekly "5 Ally Actions" newsletter that provides practical tips for becoming a better ally in the workplace, focusing on understanding privilege and inclusive language.

15. UX Design Weekly – While not exclusively about accessibility, this newsletter frequently includes valuable insights and resources on designing accessible user experiences.

16. Practical Accessibility Course Updates – Offers updates and resources from practical accessibility courses, helping professionals stay informed about the latest training and educational opportunities in the field.

17. A11y-collective – Sends occasional web accessibility insights and updates on newest accessibility

18. Adam Silver’s Newsletter - Provides design advice aimed at creating simple and accessible products by focusing on essential details.

Wrapping up

In conclusion, these newsletters are essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of accessibility and inclusive design, providing valuable insights and keeping you updated on the latest trends and best practices.

If you have a favorite newsletter or email resource on these topics that wasn't mentioned, I'd love to hear about it.

Want to learn more about Accessibility? Check out A11yBites for short, concise, and easily digestible accessibility lessons. I’ve curated and carefully selected more than 900+ bite-sized accessibility tips & tricks to help you learn Accessibility and Inclusive Design. Until next time!