Annual Reading Lists

Discover essential reads that enhance your understanding of accessibility and inclusive design this year.

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Discover This Year's Selected Accessibility Books

Our Annual Book List features a carefully curated selection of twelve, one for each month. These books delve into accessibility, inclusive design, the diverse perspectives of individuals with disabilities and so much more.

2025 Book List

January

Cover of 'What Every Engineer Should Know About Digital Accessibility' by Sarah Horton and David Sloan, featuring a bold, technical design.
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What Every Engineer Should Know About Digital Accessibility

February 

Cover of 'WCAG for Designers: Accessibility Reference Manual' by Stacey Swinehart Ganderson, with clean typography and a designer-friendly aesthetic.
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WCAG for Designers

March

Cover of 'The Web Accessibility Cookbook' by Manuel Matuzovic, showcasing a vibrant and practical layout design.
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Web Accessibility Cookbook - Again

April

Cover of 'Guide to Digital Accessibility: Policies, Practices, and Professional Development' by Rae Mancilla and Barbara A. Frey, with a professional and academic tone.
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Guide to Digital Accessibility

May

Cover of 'Practical Web Accessibility: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Inclusion, Second Edition' by Ashley Firth, featuring a modern and inclusive design.
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Practical Web Accessibility

June

Cover of 'What Can a Body Do? How We Meet the Built World' by Sara Hendren, highlighting human-centered and thought-provoking imagery.
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What Can a Body Do?

July

Developing Inclusive Mobile Apps: Building Accessible Apps for iOS and Android by Rob Whitaker Apress Book Cover
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Developing Inclusive Mobile Apps

August

Cover of 'Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law' by Haben Girma, featuring a beautiful portrait of the author.
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Haben

September

Cover of 'Accessibility for Everyone' by Laura Kalbag, with a minimalist and welcoming design.
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Accessibility for Everyone

October

Cover of 'Disability Is Human: The Vital Power of Accessibility in Everyday Life' by Stephanie W. Cawthon, emphasizing the book's empowering and accessible focus.
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Disability Is Human

November

Cover of 'Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally' by Emily Ladau, with an inviting and educational design.
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Demystifying Disability

December

Cover of 'Strategic IT Accessibility: Enabling the Organization' by Jeff Kline, with a professional and strategic theme.
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Strategic IT Accessibility

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Discover Last Year's Selected Accessibility Books

Last year’s Annual Book List featured a thoughtfully curated selection of twelve titles, each exploring accessibility and beyond. These books took us on a journey—sparking laughter, reflection, and valuable lessons that deepened our understanding and commitment to creating a more inclusive world.

2024 Book List

January

Cover of 'Agile Accessibility Handbook' by Dylan Barrell, featuring a minimalist design with bold typography.
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Agile Accessibility Handbook

February 

Cover of 'A11Y Unraveled' by Dimitris Georgakas, depicting a stylized ninja character against a vibrant background.
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A11Y Unraveled

March

Cover of 'The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever' by Michael Bungay Stanier, featuring modern typography and a sleek design.
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The Coaching Habit

April

Cover of 'Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist' by Judy Heumann, featuring a powerful portrait of the author.
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Being Heumann

May

Cover of 'AI-Powered Developer: Build Great Software with ChatGPT and Copilot' by Nathan Crocker, showcasing a futuristic design with AI-inspired elements.
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AI-Powered Developer

June

Cover of 'Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement' by Ashley Shew, featuring bold typography and abstract technological imagery.
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Against Technoableism

July

Cover of 'Beyond Accessibility Compliance: Building the Next Generation of Inclusive Products' by Sukriti Chadha, with a focus on modern and mobile technology design.
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Beyond Accessibility Compliance

August

Cover of 'Giving a Damn About Accessibility: A Candid and Practical Handbook for Designers' by Sheri Byrne-Haber, featuring a clean and direct design emphasizing inclusivity.
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Giving a damn about accessibility

September

Cover of 'The Web Accessibility Cookbook' by Manuel Matuzovic, showcasing a vibrant and practical layout design.
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Web Accessibility Cookbook

October

Cover of 'No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision' by Lex Gillette, featuring an inspiring portrait of the author and a visionary design.
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No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision

November

Cover of 'Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design' by Kat Holmes, highlighting the interplay of design and inclusion with bold geometric visuals.
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Mismatch

December

Cover of 'Inclusive Components' by Heydon Pickering, with detailed illustration of a light bulb with clean typography.
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Inclusive Components

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