Sumner M. Davenport

04/10/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/two-sdny-decisions-one-week-show-courts-done-messing-sheri-whtfc/

Courts in SDNY have been showing their impatience with repetitive, cookie-cutter accessibility lawsuits for years. Two decisions from the Southern District of New York were issued last week.

11/11/2025

I am so honored. I love supporting Knowbility because they genuinely care and it shows. Their dedication to accessibility, education, and community support is contagious. You can tell they truly love what they do and their work makes a real difference every day.

Read more about them in their newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/knowbility/knowbility-newsletter-october-2025?e=403c4772cc

We're shouting out the incredible Sumner Davenport, a true champion of digital equity and a cornerstone of Knowbility’s Accessibility Internet Rally! 👏

Sumner started with AIR in 2016 as a high-honors competitor and has since become an invaluable leader.
She provides accessible WordPress training and serves as a dedicated mentor and judge.

Knowbility thanks you Sumner, for your ongoing passion and expertise.

10/27/2025

So cool. Two of my proposals have been accepted for CSUN.
Hope to see you there.

10/27/2025

Look closely, it's "rn"icrosoft instead of "m"icrosoft

08/15/2025

Image of text that reads: No one knows when they will need the accessibility they currently overlook.

No one knows when they will need the accessibility they currently overlook.

07/13/2025

We're excited to announce our upcoming Be a Digital Ally (BADA) session, featuring a critical conversation about the European Accessibility Act (EAA)!
This landmark legislation just came into full force last month, and we're diving deep into its profound meaning and impact.

Join Knowbility's Executive Director, Sharron Rush, for an incisive discussion with Susanna Laurin, Chair of the Funka Foundation and a leading voice in digital inclusion.
Susanna was a strong advocate for the EAA's passage and will offer unparalleled insights into its implications and what comes next.

We will be covering key topics, including:

• What is the EAA? Get a clear understanding of this pivotal directive.
• Its Connections: How does the EAA relate to the EU's Web Accessibility Directive and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?
• The Power of Advocacy: What role did sustained advocacy play in the EAA's successful passage and implementation?
• Real-World Impact: What are the tangible effects of the EAA for businesses and for disabled people across Europe?
• Guidance for the US: With disability rights facing challenges in the United States, what lessons and guidance can be drawn from Europe's experience?
• This is a vital opportunity to gain clarity on a piece of legislation that is actively reshaping digital accessibility. Bring your questions and prepare for a highly informative and thought-provoking discussion.

Click here to register for this insightful BADA session: https://knowbility.org/programs/be-a-digital-ally

06/13/2025

Calling all developers, programmers, content specialists, and nonprofit organizations:

Knowbility's acclaimed AccessU Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) program is officially OPEN for registration!

Since 1998, AIR has empowered individuals to build a more accessible web. This program offers hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a chance to contribute to a truly equitable digital world. Whether you want to enhance your career or simply make a difference, AIR is for you.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and continue the tradition of making the internet more accessible to everyone.

👉 Learn more and register today: https://knowbility.org/programs/air/register-for-air

06/03/2025

Today marks the kickoff of AFB’s 2025 Digital Accessibility Bootcamp!

Over the next three months, our student participants will explore how to design inclusive digital experiences, learning how to build technology that works for everyone. This immersive bootcamp is the first tier of AFB’s internship pathway, offering hands-on training, expert mentorship, and a foundation for a future in the fast-growing field of digital accessibility.

Ready to learn more about how we’re building the next generation of accessibility leaders? Visit www.afb.org/internships.

03/20/2025

I am so honored to be selected.

01/03/2025

Today, the FTC announced that they have ordered accessiBe to pay $1,000,000 “to settle allegations that it misrepresented the ability of its AI-powered web accessibility tool to make any website compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for people with disabilities.“

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-order-requires-online-marketer-pay-1-million-deceptive-claims-its-ai-product-could-make-websites

It is important to acknowledge, however, that accessiBe has not been the only overlay company to engage in the behavior alleged by the FTC. Deceptive marketing goes hand-in-hand with overlay companies.

The Federal Trade Commission will require software provider accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle allegations that it misrepresented the ability of its AI-powered web accessibility tool to make any