🎙️ Just dropped: New Unmute Presents episode!
This week, we’re diving into table navigation with JAWS. Learn how to:
✅ Navigate rows and columns faster.
✅ Use advanced shortcuts like Ctrl+Alt for precision.
✅ Unlock the power of the JAWS table layer.
🎧 Tune in now: [JAWS Tips - Table Navigation](pnc.st/s/unmute-presents-on-ac…)
#JAWS #Accessibility #TechTips #UnmutePresents
Episode Summary: In this episode of Unmute Presents, we explore table navigation using JAWS, a screen reader for Windows.pnc.st
Let ally, your AI assistant, make the season magical. From finding gifts to reading cards and navigating markets, ally keeps things easy and festive.
Want to know more? Read **to discover how ally can warm up your holidays:** letsenvision.com/blog/ally-per…!
#LetsEnvision #PerceivePossibility #AllyEverywhere #ArtificialIntelligence #AI4Good #Accessibility #Wearables #AssistiveTechnology
Empower Every Moment. Let ally be your ultimate companion this holiday season.www.letsenvision.com
In our final episode for the year, we explore Project Astra, a research prototype exploring future capabilities of a universal AI assistant that can understa...YouTube
I know many folks are aware of the class action against #accessiBe:
adrianroselli.com/2020/06/acce…
You may be unaware of a class action against #UserWay:
dockets.justia.com/docket/dela…
If not, anyone have access to a (tagged) PDF of the complaint?
Disclaimer: This post and the headline is my opinion. I provide facts throughout to inform that opinion.Adrian Roselli
We've been asked about it for years, and we are pleased to confirm that we have finally setup an official NV Access mailing list. You can subscribe to receive:
- Our fortnightly In-Process blog
- NV Access organisational updates
- NVDA Release announcements (Stable, and / or beta)
- Good news stories
- Job listings
To subscribe to any of the above, please go to: eepurl.com/iuVyjo
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #MailingList #Newsletter #Information #Accessibility #A11y #Blind
Not directly NVDA related, but something many of us can relate to: "Why online shopping isn't so fun for those who are blind or have low vision" abc.net.au/news/2024-12-15/onl…
#Shopping #OnlineShopping #News #Accessibility #A11y #ScreenReader #Blind
Next time you're scrolling for bargains online, consider the half a million Australians who don't find shopping on the web fun or simple, writes Nas Campanella.Nas Campanella (ABC News)
Happy Birthday, Zamenhof! 🎉💚
Today, we celebrate the 165th birthday of Ludoviko Lazaro Zamenhof, the visionary creator of Esperanto. His goal was to establish a language that would facilitate communication among people from different countries and cultures, thereby contributing to peace and cooperation among nations.
Esperanto is now the most successful planned language in the world, with millions of speakers in over 120 countries. It is utilized on the internet, in social media, and even in some universities and institutions. But Esperanto is not just a language—it's a movement. It represents a community of individuals united by the common goal of promoting peace, unity, cultural richness, understanding, and cooperation among all people. Esperanto is a language of hope, unity, and love.
Zamenhof's vision is more relevant than ever. In an era of increasing globalization and interconnectedness, Esperanto provides an opportunity for people from diverse cultures and countries to communicate and collaborate without language barriers.
Moreover, Esperanto serves as a valuable tool for inclusion and accessibility, thanks to its simplicity and regular structure. It not only eases communication between speakers of different native languages but also supports neurodiverse individuals who may struggle with learning natural languages or navigating irregular writing systems like English orthography. Thus, Esperanto can promote accessibility in education.
What makes Esperanto so special? Its simple, logical grammar and vocabulary derived from the most common European roots make it incredibly easy to learn. Its phonetic spelling features one sound per letter and one letter for every sound, unlike English or French. Beyond its practical benefits, Esperanto embodies the noble ideals of mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and the brotherhood of all people.
In our increasingly interconnected world, Esperanto has found new life on the internet, where online communities and resources allow learners to connect across borders. It is truly a language of the digital age, used for everything from casual conversation to academic discourse.
As we celebrate Zamenhof's 165th birthday, let us embrace his timeless vision of a more harmonious world, where Esperanto serves as a bridge between cultures. By learning this beautiful language, we honor the legacy of its creator and take a meaningful step toward a more peaceful and productive coexistence for all.
Happy birthday, Zamenhof! Your dream lives on. ✨ Thank you for your inexhaustible legacy and the inspiration you have given us all. Let us unite humanity and reach for the stars! ✨
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**Interesting Facts about Esperanto 🌎💚:**
* Esperanto is the 14th most used language on the internet, according to 2022 statistics.
* The website "Duolingo" offers an Esperanto course, which is one of the most popular courses on the platform.
* The University of Amsterdam includes an Esperanto course as part of its program in international communication.
#Zamenhof #Esperanto #Peace #Coexistence #InternationalLanguage #Revival #CulturalRichness #Zamenhof165 #EsperantoOnTheInternet #LingvoInternacia #Planlingvo #Naskiĝtago #FelichanNaskiĝtagon #ZamenhofTago #ZamenhofDay #KulturaRicheco #Paco #Kunlaboro #a11y #inclusion #accessibility
Have you been shuffling accessibility compliance all around your roadmap this year? Here are 5 ways to integrate it as a practice to supercharge your product strategy instead.Caro Sotillo Silva (thoughtbot)
🏧Aira Access at Chase Banks, Nationwide 🏦
Aira is now available at every Chase Bank branch in the U.S.! Bank customers can connect with a visual interpreter on-demand while in any branch, using Chase Bank ATMs, or when accessing online banking services. All calls are free of charge with the Chase Bank access offer.
"As a Chase customer and Aira user, I'm excited at the added accessibility this offer gives me! I love that I can call in and get the support I need to use the ATM or navigate the store on my own terms." - Aira Explorer
This full roll-out follows a successful pilot at 46 Chase Bank Innovation Lab locations as Chase expands efforts to meet the needs of its blind and low vision members.
Full Article: aira.io/aira-at-chase/
#accessibility #disability #DisabilityAwareness #inclusion #AccessibleTechnology
Aira is now available at all Chase Bank locations, ATMs, and while using online banking services. Learn more and get started with Aira at Chase today!Aira
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Calling all #WordPress users, especially those passionate about #Accessibility! I need advice: My current contact form on this page of my #Website (laniecarmelo.tech/connect-with…) is very basic. I'm using WPForms Lite, but improving it would require manually adding fields since advanced features are locked behind their premium plan.
I’ve tried the Fluent Forms plugin, but I didn’t find it accessible. Can anyone recommend a free, #Accessible contact form plugin that allows for creating more robust forms? Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
#Blogging #Tech #Technology #WebDevelopment #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility
Discover various ways to connect with Lanie Carmelo, a blind, autistic accessibility advocate and programmer. Find social media profiles, professional networks, and direct contact options.Lanie Carmelo (Life of a Rare Bird)
Absolutely can recommend this series on iOS #accessibility from Dani! He’s an expert on the topic and his tips are concrete, understandable, actionable, AND come with great graphics!
From: @dadederk
iosdev.space/@dadederk/1135779…
Attached: 1 image Day 1 - #adventOfIOSAccessibility. One of the accessibility issues I see more often in iOS apps, believe it or not, is unlabelled elements. This happens especially for buttons with an icon but no title.iOS Dev Space
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment.amplify.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Happy to have a piece of this #FNN article on the #USA #government accessibility and the Accessibility chapter of the @httparchive.org's Web Almanac. #Accessibility is important to citizens & can do better in making their sites usable for everyone.
federalnewsnetwork.com/technol…
GSA has said that limited staffing and resources are key drivers of agencies’ ongoing challenges with digital accessibility and Section 508 conformance.Drew Friedman (Federal News Network)
Accessibility Unlocked is a #free 6 day newsletter curated by the team at @TetraLogical@indieweb.social, and you can sign-up here:
tetralogical.com/newsletters/a…
#accessibility #a11y #kickstart
Accessibility consultancy with a focus on inclusion. We can help you with knowledge, experience, strategy, assessments, and development.TetraLogical
Today's Web Design Update: groups.google.com/a/d.umn.edu/… Subscribe info: d.umn.edu/itss/training/online… #Accessibility #A11y #WebDesign
Featuring @rianrietveld, @aardrian, @federcheese, @fossheim, @mgifford, @onsman, @johnallsopp, @angelikatyborska, @kevinpowell, @theadamsilver, @amberhinds, @MoritzGiessmann, @Kilian, @slightlyoff, @brucelawson, @tink, @Jayhoffmann, @bkardell, @chriscoyier, and more.
Web Design References: News and info about web design and development. The site advocates accessibility, usability, web standards and many related topics.www.d.umn.edu
The ACT (Accessibility Conformance Testing) Rules Community Group and related Task Force are looking for feedback from voice control users.
They have created a test site with 27 controls and a corresponding survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
This is to inform WCAG SC 2.5.3 Label in Name support.
Thank you for agreeing to fill out this survey. We will use the responses to learn the best way to implement the label in name WCAG success criterion for form controls.Google Docs
Hi everyone! This is a wiki made to help sighted devs make #blind #accessible games for the first time!
gamesforblindgamers.miraheze.o…
It's full of information about our game jams, but most mostly it is full of resources to make #Blind accessible games! As well as listing out blind accessible games to learn from. So check it out, and let me know what can be better! #GameDev #A11y #accessibility
We have added the "Accessibility In Gaming Resources Guide" by Jennifer Kretchmer to the "Accessibility Resources" page on our website!
This guide provides a detailed overview of information, tools and resources related to all aspects of accessibility in the tabletop roleplaying game space.
Follow Jennifer on Mastodon
@dreamwisp
Read Jennifer's Accessibility In Gaming Resources Guide
docs.google.com/document/u/0/d…
Visit our website
knightsofthebraille.com/
#A11Y #Accessibility #TTRPG #DND
Accessibility in Gaming Resource Guide By Jennifer Kretchmer Please note: Disability consulting is both time-consuming and emotionally draining.Google Docs
New blog post out (finally) ✨ I tested the dataviz accessibility of the 2024 presidential election dashboards, and (as expected) found a lot of issues to write about:
fossheim.io/writing/posts/2024…
I tested how well different election dashboards implemented common dataviz accessibility princples, and explained where things went wrong (including lots of demos).fossheim.io
You may recall that in October I spoke at A11y Camp in Melbourne. I shared my slides, but being text-free they weren’t terribly useful.
Well, the video of my talk is available!
adrianroselli.com/2024/10/a11y…
There is also a link to the entire playlist for the event.
Download a 3.6MB tagged PDF of my slides or try the embedded view if your browser displays PDF inline. The text in the slides is set in Atkinson Hyperlegible. The PDF is exported from PowerPoint, after confirming reading order and alternative text.Adrian Roselli
#AI spurs revolution for some visually impaired people:
bbc.com/news/articles/cg4lvw6v…
AI services that can describe pictures and scenes are helping the visually impaired.Suzanne Bearne (BBC News)
Happy to have my work in the Accessibility Chapter of the HTTP Archive's Web Almanac featured in StateScoop.
statescoop.com/state-websites-…
I belive that this is the first government-wide scan of USA states for web accessibility. The report averages over 34,000 state government web pages to create a meaningful snapshot of how inclusive government sites are.
#accessibility #Section508 #USAGovernment #GoogleLighthouse #axe #WebAccessibility
An audit of state government websites shows that none meets all accessibility requirements soon to be required by the Department of Justice.Keely Quinlan (StateScoop)
Am pleased that the @tetralogical.com blog articles are all knowledge, not marketing bumpf
Accessibility consultancy with a focus on inclusion. We can help you with knowledge, experience, strategy, assessments, and development.TetraLogical
Meet Andre Louis, a music producer and blind screen reader user who can be found playing jazz clubs in London, streaming his performance using Meta Glasses.
In our latest post in our series on disabled people’s experiences browsing the web, Andre tells us about his love of consistent design and dislike of accessibility overlays.
Read Andre’s story: tetralogical.com/blog/2024/11/…
Photo: Jonathan Bowcott
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #ScreenReaders #WebAccessibility #SustainableAccessibility
Meet Andre, a music producer and blind screen reader user who is not afraid to take his custom elsewhere if your site is not accessible.TetraLogical
Did you catch our last "In-Process" blog? Lots of handy info in there from info on NVDA 2024.4.1, to our Contributor Documentation Survey and more info on our add-on compatibility process! Find it all here: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-1…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #Blog #News #ScreenReader #Accessibility #Newsletter
Welcome to a jam packed In-Process. We have a release, a survey, several expos, an award finalist and more add-on info. Let’s dive in: NVDA 2024.4.1 Released NVDA Contributor Documentation Su…NV Access
Angaben zur #Rollstuhltauglichkeit eines Ortes sind zwar in der @openstreetmap@en.osm.town eingetragen, werden aber auf der #wheelmap nicht angezeigt?
Dann könnte es sein, dass die Beschreibung nicht dem Basis-Attribut wheelchair_description sondern dem mit der Erweiterung der Sprache zugeordnet wurde, z.B. wheelchair_description:de
Wie mir der Support mitteilte, arbeitet man aber daran, auch die Sprachdefiition zu berücksichtigen.
wheelmap.or
#Accessibility #Barrierefreiheit #Inklusion #OSM #OpenStreetMap
#flohmarkt needs an #accessibility review to leave beta phase.
Is there someone in the #fediverse who can help on #a11y?
Boosts 
highly appreciated!
codeberg.org/flohmarkt/flohmar…
Okay, this is a big one and ongoing effort. So definitely not doable in a single PR. Let's find accessiblity issues on flohmarkt: * not keyboard navigateable * not properly labeled for screenreaders * mediocre color contrast * more?Codeberg.org
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Just did the "Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey" by #WebAim. Looking forward to the results!
If you want to participate, go here:
webaim.org/projects/salary/sur…
The link on the website shown after submitting the survey is wrong, by the way...
#a11y #accessibility #disability #survey #salary
There's an interesting #accessibility webinar next Tuesday by Funka on EN301549 requirements that go beyond WCAG.
Especially relevant for public sector bodies, which must fulfil EN301549 Annex A, some of which is beyond the scope of WCAG.
Free registration: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
#accessibility #standards #ElectronicAdministration #PublicSector #technology
