John Slatin AccessU, May 11-14, 2026, by Knowbility. Will feature these amazing keynote speakers, alongside five circular headshots of the featured speakers
AccessU 2026 will feature keynote speakers, Lucy Greco, Eve Hill Brown, Jutta Treviranus and Bill Curtis-Davidson
Early bird registration is available until March 12 - knowbility.org/programs/joh...
Sponsor AccessU - knowbility.org/programs/joh...
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Be a Digital Ally graphic featuring an illustration of a woman speaking at a podium next to a whiteboard about the Joy Zabala Fellowship for mentoring in assistive technology and accessible education materials. Knowbility
This February, Knowbility’s Be a Digital Ally free webinar will introduce the Joy Zabala Fellowship, a program dedicated to mentoring emerging leaders who help students with disabilities use technology for learning.
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM CT
knowbility.org/programs/be-...
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Knowbility Newsletter: January 2026
The January Edition of the Knowbility Newsletter is Here!
📖 Read the full update here: mailchi.mp/knowbility/knowb...
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The Early Bird special for John Slatin AccessU 2026 ends on March 12th. Don’t miss your chance to save before it expires!
Learn more and register today: knowbility.org/programs/joh...
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The live session of Knowbility's latest Be A Digital Ally episode "Creating Accessible PDF Forms" is now available to watch on YouTube! 🎥
Watch the full discussion here: youtu.be/d7LEArEEZhA
You can also watch previous months episodes at: knowbility.org/youtube
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A photo of two men and a woman smiling on stage at the 2025 AIR Awards Ceremony, centered on a purple background
In case you missed it! ✨
Relive the wonderful moments from the Accessibility Internet Rally Awards of 2025!
Hear the exiting experiences and inspiring stories.
Watch the full awards ceremony here: youtu.be/8Ft7sI42MG8
Photos from the event: photos.app.goo.gl/7KMyiELtD...
22.01.2026 15:44 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Be a Digital Ally — Knowbility
**Be a Digital Ally**, a free monthly series covering the basic skills and principles of accessible digital design - for creators of digital content.
Still struggling with tagged PDF forms? ❌
It’s almost Thursday, and we’re diving into one of the most requested topics in digital accessibility: PDF Form Remediation.
Don’t let your PDFs be a barrier.
Sign up here: knowbility.org/programs/be-...
20.01.2026 18:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Group of 18 smiling AIR Awards attendees including staff, volunteers, and participants pose in front of the purple Knowbility banner
Last night we announced the top three scorers of the 2025 Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) competition.
Visit the AIR pages of Knowbility's website to learn more and sign up to stay in the Know for AIR 2026 and Knowbility's other award-winning community programs. knowbility.org/programs/air
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A group of diverse people seated in an auditorium under the Knowbility logo. Below, text reads: Community programs sponsorship opportunities.
You can help us continue Knowbility’s important work while associating your brand with our award winning programs.
Explore the 2026 Sponsorship opportunities: knowbility.org/programs/spo... and download our Sponsor PDF: knowbility.org/media/pages/...
13.01.2026 19:20 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Call for proposals, 24th Annual John Slatin AccessU, Knowbility, May 11 to 14, 2026
Ready to share your digital accessibility expertise? The Call for Proposals for AccessU 2026 is open!
If you have accessibility skills to teach, we have a stage for you!
Submissions close 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎: knowbility.org/programs/joh...
09.01.2026 14:47 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
AIR Awards Celebration - RSVP — Knowbility
Join us to celebrate the developers and nonprofits who participated in this year's Accessibility Internet Rally and award prizes!
Knowbility is having a party next week - and you're invited!
Join us on Thursday Jan. 15 for the Accessibility Internet Rally awards in the KMFA event space. Tickets are free for AIR participants and open to all for a 30$ donation. Hope to see you there! knowbility.org/programs/air...
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Promo for Knowbility’s Be a Digital Ally. Whiteboard text: Creating Accessible PDF Forms. Black and white photo of a smiling woman on a purple background.
This month's Be a Digital Ally free webinar is all about making accessible documentation easier.
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM CT Platform: Zoom (Live Session)
Register here: knowbility.org/programs/be-...
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Your partnership drives digital equity.
As the year ends, please consider a gift to help us reach our goal and support our mission of digital inclusion. We can’t wait to build a more inclusive 2026 together!
knowbility.org/donate
#A11y #Knowbility #DigitalInclusion
29.12.2025 21:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
John Slatin AccessU banner announcing pre-sale and december 31st deadline
🎟️ AccessU 2026 Pre-Sale is HERE!
AccessU provides hands-on digital accessibility classroom-style learning
When: May 11–14, 2026
Where: Hybrid (Online or In-Person)
Get you discounted tickets now before December 31: web.cvent.com/event/a3a09f6...
23.12.2025 19:39 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo collage of a diverse group of people attending a conference, featuring presenters at podiums, audience members, and networking in common areas.
AccessU began as the Accessibility Internet Rally and has since grown into a 4 day hybrid conference. It features top experts in the field and was designed to fill the need for formal digital accessibility training.
Support Knowbility programs. knowbility.org/donate
22.12.2025 15:56 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A young lady with brown hair and a blue blouse using a braille display and laptop. Text: AccessWorks creates job opportunities and accessible digital spaces for people with disabilities around the world.
Accessibility isn’t just about code; it’s about dignity, independence, and opportunity.
Your donation helps provide working opportunities for testers and improves their quality of life. knowbility.org/donate
18.12.2025 18:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
- YouTube
At AccessU, speakers share their insights on shaping the future of accessibility: youtu.be/ti29x9ISFi0
Your support allows Knowbility to host world-class accessibility learning experiences. knowbility.org/donate
17.12.2025 18:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A green gift box with a red ribbon and a purple tag that says Knowbility. Text reads: ACCESSIBILITY IS A CIVIL RIGH" and Give the gift of digital equity this holiday season.
Knowbility community members speaking about the importance of digital accessibility: youtu.be/GHQuHnvMUS0
Accessibility is a civil right, and your gift advances digital equity. Together, we will build a more inclusive digital world. Thank you! knowbility.org/donate
12.12.2025 18:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to Knowbility!
Your generosity has already helped us raise $22,403 so far toward our $100,000 EOY goal
Let's keep the momentum going! knowbility.org/donate
#Knowbility #DigitalAccessibility #DigitalEquity #A11y
09.12.2025 18:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A whiteboard displays the title Equalize Editor – A Web App for Braille Math Document Translation - next to a smiling gentleman wearing glasses
Knowbility's Free Be a Digital Ally Webinar!
Software engineer Sam Dooley will demonstrate The Equalize Editor, which provides an essential solution for maintaining digital equity in math education and documentation.
Dec 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT via Zoom!
knowbility.org/programs/be-...
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Knowbility's 27th Annual AIR Awards Celebration on Jan 15, 2026, 6:00-8:00 pm. Guests seated at black-draped tables in a lit ballroom.
The Knowbility Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) is wrapping up!
Over a dozen nonprofits now have accessible websites thanks to our superstar developer teams.
Come see the magic they created and help Knowbility support their hard work!
RSVP today: knowbility.org/programs/air...
05.12.2025 17:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Logo for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, showing four colored hands around a central figure and "3 DECEMBER."
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)! 🌍
🔗 Learn More:
UN Observance: www.un.org/en/observances/d...
WHO Campaign: www.who.int/campaigns/inter...
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Knowbility tree logo with two prongs and a circle with a bright purple background
Incredible news: Every single donation made to Knowbility today for #GivingTuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our generous Board of Directors!
That means your gift goes twice as far to help support our mission of digital inclusion.
knowbility.org/donate
02.12.2025 20:55 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
This Giving Tuesday, help build a digital world that includes everyone. Knowbility’s community programs uplift disabled testers, train developers in accessible design, and support nonprofits with accessible websites.
Donate: knowbility.org/donate
#GivingTuesday #a11y #InclusiveDesign
02.12.2025 16:51 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A logo for "AIR" featuring large white text inside a stylized white orbital ring, with a small purple and white rocket launching into space from the top right.
Watch these testimonials of how Knowbility's AIR program has made a difference in the lives of some of the participants.
Mentor Testimonial: youtu.be/aEkLmjLrYxc
Non Profit Client Testimonial: youtu.be/qqo2W6inLrk
01.12.2025 17:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Fall themed logo of Knowbility with autumn colors and leaves.
We are profoundly thankful for our incredible community of volunteers, sponsors, donors, and accessibility champions who have partnered with us to create an inclusive digital world.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡
26.11.2025 15:47 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Free monthly webinar to help you create accessible digital content. Includes a stylized image of a woman speaking at a podium.
The live session of Knowbility's Be A Digital Ally episode "WCAG 3.0 - Status and Review" is available to watch on YouTube! 🎥
This session provides the most up-to-date and accurate information on the progress of WCAG 3.0
Watch the full discussion here: youtu.be/B9DiBF3oylA
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A diverse group of people smiling outdoors. Text reads "We need your support. Help us investing in another 25 years of impactful accessibility programs."
Digital access is a human right and Knowbility helps ensure online access for people with disabilities.
We still need your help to reach our $100K goal as we head into #GivingTuesday (Dec 2)
Please consider a donation today: knowbility.org/donate
21.11.2025 17:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic for the Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Accessible Media, Web & Technology Conference. November 17-21, 2025, Denver, CO. Presented by AHEAD and ATHEN
A reminder that Knowbility will be at the Accessing Higher Ground conference in Denver this week!
If you are attending and would like to connect please contact us.
Link to the event: accessinghigherground.org
Email: knowbility@knowbility.org
LinkedIn: knowbility.org/linkedin
17.11.2025 19:39 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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