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Tommy's talk: Catch up on accessibility in SwiftUI! #wwdc24 developer.apple.com/videos/pla…
Catch up on accessibility in SwiftUI - WWDC24 - Videos - Apple Developer
SwiftUI makes it easy to build amazing experiences that are accessible to everyone. We'll discover how assistive technologies understand...Apple Developer
applevis.com/forum/apple-beta-…
#iOS #Accessibility #Apple #Beta
iOS 18 Comprehensive Bugs/Accessibility Issues Thread | AppleVis
So with the developer beta of iOS 18 now out, I thought I would start this topic yet again, to create, one, centralized place to discuss bugs and accessibility issues with iOS 18.www.applevis.com
Images without text alternatives is a huge problem. The issue is magnified when the image is a link. Realize that screen reader users receive no valuable information when the image wrapped with a link is missing a text alternative.
Ensure that all images, including those that act as link, provide appropriate text alternatives.
#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #UXDesign #WebDev #WebDevelopment
PiccyBot Review: AI is There to Describe Your Videos, too - Accessible Android
The AI image recognition and description field is demonstrating AI's strength in transforming the lives of blind people, particularly with the increasingKareen Kiwan (Accessible Android)
Oh GitHub.
@sclower filed a discussion item (with @jscholes confirming) and since I was bumping into it during a call today I also made a video:
github.com/orgs/community/disc…
A lot going on here:
• Verbose.
• The instructions sometimes lie.
• Some triggers are a problem.
• Fake-dialog has issues.
• Those are links, not disclosure triggers.
• Verbose.
• Also, verbose.
Improper use of aria-description for hover card links · community · Discussion #127592
Select Topic Area Product Feedback Body Today, Github rolled out a change to the markup rendered for hover cards. In particular, they all now include the aria-description attribute whose value is s...GitHub
Adrian Roselli shares his approach to creating Alt Text.
#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y
My Approach to Alt Text
I ran across a survey from Tilburg University on the experiences and perspectives of image describers. It asked what process I follow to write image alternative text, and it occurred to me that I don’t use a checklist or guideline anymore.Adrian Roselli
Are you interested in accessibility on Mastodon? Are you blind or do you know someone who is blind and wants to use Mastodon?
There is a Mastodon-compatible accessibility app for Windows and Mac called TweeseCake which is designed for blind and sight-impaired people. You can find out more on its website at tweesecake.app
You can follow the developers of TweeseCake at @app
(Thank you to @sasquatch for info about this 🙏 )
Please boost for reach: There's an open issue on Github about adding scripting support to Retroarch. This would enable scripts like the Pokemon Access mod to be ran on Retroarch, hopefully allowing blind people to actually play the game while mobile. I tried it out and am already making a team in Pokemon Emerald, and in the woods in the first few areas of the game! If anyone is good with adding Lua to things, or if anyone is good at modding games and wants to enhance the Pokemon Access scripts, I'd really appreciate you looking into this.
Github issue: github.com/libretro/RetroArch/…
Pokemon Access: github.com/nuive/pokemon-acces…
#Pokemon #accessibility #gaming #blind #emulation #emulators #Retroarch #retro #BlindGaming
Lua Scripting Support · Issue #6454 · libretro/RetroArch
Description New feature: Lua scripting, like other emulators. Provide functions to read/write game memory, display graphics on screen, poll input, control emulator, etc. (Not Lutro! Scripts running...GitHub
We often think of Philanthropy purely as donations by the rich, but it is something we can all do. Philanthropy is broader: "the desire to promote the welfare of others". How can you promote the welfare of others this week? Do you know anyone who might benefit from knowing about NVDA?
#pw24 #PhilanthropyWeek #philanthropyawards #Philanthropy #Queensland #Giving #Innovation #NVDA #ScreenReader #Accessibility
In June 2023, Mick & Jamie, NV Access founders, were honoured with the Philanthropy Innovation Award by Queensland Gives. Last night, we were invited back for the launch of Philanthropy week 2024. We are pleased to share this photo of James, Mick and David Oliver (CEO Speld QLD).
#pw24 #PhilanthropyWeek #philanthropyawards #Philanthropy #Queensland #Giving #Innovation #NVDA #ScreenReader #Accessibility
I am not the only one to say this:
Please remember that WCAG itself is the bare minimum of #accessibility. Conforming to WCAG does not guarantee something is accessible. It does not even guarantee something is usable. All WCAG does is provide you with a starting point. Lots of WCAG failures suggest the page has not even made it to the starting line.
Which I say at the end of this post comparing free automated WCAG testing with manual testing:
adrianroselli.com/2023/01/comp…
#a11y
Comparing Manual and Free Automated WCAG Reviews
Automated accessibility testing tools cannot test 100% of WCAG. This position is not controversial. Other than overlay vendors, no automated tool maker makes that claim.Adrian Roselli
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: Accessibility still Trails Innovation - Accessible Android
As the phone starts for the first time, pressing and holding down Volume Up and Volume Down keys for a few seconds brings up an audio prompt asking users toAmir (Accessible Android)
aria-label is one of a number of secondary methods to label native HTML UI elements. It works in some scenarios, less well or not at all on others. Get the details on it's proper and effective usage.
#HTML #ARIA #WebDev #WebDevelopment #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y
In-Process is out, with all the details on NVDA 2024.2 Beta 3, Mick and Gerald's interview on Eyes On Success, a big walkthrough of the new "Sound Split" feature (if you've ever wanted to have NVDA in one ear and your apps or VOIP in the other, you won't want to miss this!), and the New braille setting: “Display speech output”.
Check it all out here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-3…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Blog #News #Newsletter #Braille #ScreenReader #Accessibility #EyesOnSuccess
In-Process 31st May 2024
It’s the end of May as we welcome a new Beta, let’s find out more! NVDA 2024.2 Beta 3 The big news this week is that we are now up to Beta 3 of NVDA 2024.2. What’s new since we last loo…NV Access
65% of vision impaired people are over 50 years of age, despite making up only 20% of the world's population.
Accessible technology benefits everyone. As we age vision impairment becomes more likely. NVDA's free and open-source technology ensures no one is unfairly disadvantaged because of their vision.
You can support NV Access providing accessible technology by donating:
nvaccess.org/support-us/#donat….
#Donate #NVDA #Support #Blindness #Accessibility #Technology #FOSS #SupportUs
Linux blind users, listen to this and let me know what you guess this actually is, and most importantly, what you think! I'm just gauging interest as this is still in its early infancy, and I was wondering if it was worth continuing. As you can infer, I'm already far enough to have a working yet incomplete prototype!
indiegogo.com/projects/eventab… **#accessibility** **#a11y**
Reminder: #AltText is not a place for copyright information, or additional details about the image.
Put that into a separate post, for the love of god.
It's as if you were blocking a bike path with a street sign.
The purpose of alt text is increased accessibility, so when in doubt, ask yourself if the text you're adding helps blind or visually impaired folks better understand what's in the actual image.
IC_null - Twitch
Fully blind person hacking, coding and tinkering while using a screen reader. THM, HTB, accessibility, all the things.Twitch
You may think that QR codes are great for securing your login, or letting users read more online about a product marketed in a news paper ad. But there is a high risk you are creating barriers for people with disabilities, unless you use QR codes correctly.
#QR #QRCodes #Marketing #Accessibility #A11y #DigitalAccessibility
Huge thanks to @kabushawarib for eliminating the flickering that occurred in #GNOMEFiles 46's "Global Search" feature! This should help performance a bit, and improve #accessibility for light/motion-sensitive users.
If all goes well, the bugfix would probably make its way into #Nautilus 46.3, I presume.
gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/nautilu…
#GNOME #performance #trackersearch
Heavy flickering / refreshing of the view during search as you type (#3403) · Issues · GNOME / Files · GitLab
As of recent versions, including Nautilus 46 and the current nightly / git main version, Nautilus constantly rebuilds/refreshes the search results view everytime you type a character,...GitLab
NVDA 2024.2 Beta 3 is now available. As well as all the amazing things already announced, changes in Beta 3:
- Disable style navigation in Microsoft Word
- Add section on Add-on Store to Quick Start Guide
- Fixes for using Poedit with all plural forms
- Minor fixes for sound split
- Minor documentation fixes
- Updates to translations
Read the full what's new and download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2024-2b…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #FOSS #Update #Accessibility #A11y #Beta
NVDA 2024.2beta3 available for testing
Beta3 of NVDA 2024.2 is now available for download and testing. For anyone who is interested in trying out what the next version of NVDA has to offer before it is officially released, we welcome yo…NV Access
I am doing a survey about yoga and neurodivergent folk and your boosts would be appreciated.
If you are neurodivergent (self-realized or Dx'd, it's all good here), and fall under the vast ND umbrella, I'd love to hear from you. Quick 6-7 question survey and you can remain anon if you want.
Thank you!
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #ADHD #neurodivergent @actuallyautistic @neurodiversity @disability #yoga #accessibility #Anxiety #Depression #OCD #TBI
ND Yoga Survey
This is a quick 6-7 question survey where I ask neurodivergent individuals their thoughts about yoga in general. Information will be kept private and all answers can remain anonymous.Google Docs
RetroArch
RetroArch is a free, ad-free, open source, and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players, and other applications. Supported systems come in the form of libretro cores.App Store
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#Android #Accessibility #Telegram
Advanced Audio Recorder: accessibleandroid.com/app/adva…
ASR Voice Recorder: accessibleandroid.com/app/asr-…
Easy Voice Recorder Pro: accessibleandroid.com/app/easy…
ShurePlus MOTIV: accessibleandroid.com/app/shur…
#Accessibility #Android #Audio
Advanced Audio Recorder - Accessible Android
Advanced Audio Recorder is a free and user-friendly application that allows you to record audio with customizable sample rates. It supports several file extensions, such as mp3, flac, and wav.Accessible Android
I've just pushed a bunch of #accessibility changes for screen readers to the main branch of FediThready. ( It makes long texts into post sized chunks)
I've run through it with #VoiceOver and it _seems_ ok. HOWEVER it all feels like it's "usable" instead of "good".
If there's a #a11y geek out there who uses screen readers regularly I would REALLY appreciate some suggestions on how to make this actually feel good for folks who rely on screen readers.
github.com/masukomi/fedithread…
GitHub - masukomi/fedithready: A tool for splitting up long posts in to fediverse sized chunks. It's a web page that lives on your computer.
A tool for splitting up long posts in to fediverse sized chunks. It's a web page that lives on your computer. - masukomi/fedithreadyGitHub
1. Be as specific as you can and provide solutions if possible.
2. Provide resources for developers to learn more about accessibility. In most cases, companies are just unaware of the needs of disabled users.
3. Include how to replicate the accessibility issue and what you think should be happening if the issue is not present.
Learn more in our self-advocacy toolkit. nfb.org/programs-services/cent…
#Accessibility #a11y
There were a lot of #webinars for #GAAD 2024, too many to attend them all. But a lot of them were recorded, so I rounded up links to 30 or so #OnDemand webinars and videos and put them into a blog post.
tpgi.com/global-accessibility-…
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024: On-Demand Webinars and Videos - TPGi
Global Accessbility Awareness Day 2024 On-Demand WebinarsRicky Onsman (TPGi)
🗒️Not so short note on aria-label usage – Big Table Edition
Updated: 22 May 2024
#HTML #ARIA #WebDev #accessibility
Access for All: Two friends helping change opportunities for blind people with an open-source screen reader for all. Now on Microsoft Unlocked: unlocked.microsoft.com/nvda/
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #ScreenReader #A11y #Microsoft #FOSS #OpenSource #Free #News
An open-source screen reader for all – Microsoft Unlocked
Read our Story, An open-source screen reader for all on Microsoft UnlockedMicrosoft
Lookout - Assisted vision - Accessible Android
Lookout uses computer vision and generative AI to assist people with low vision or blindness get things done faster and more easily.Accessible Android