Hello Fediverse,

We are looking for Text-To-Speak (TTS) expertise to help or advise us on improving the default voice of the Linux desktop. 📣

Please reach out or boost

Thanks!

#Linux #tts #accessibility #a11y #GNOME #KDE #FreeSoftware #freedesktop #ml

I am just testing @Jami with a #screenreader on both linux desktop and android for #accessibility.
Initial setup is accessible on both the platforms.
Listing conversations I can't really say as I only have single contact.
Audio calling is working fine. I am impressed that the call setup took just a moment. On android controls like microphone toggle, speaker / earpiece toggle and hangup button are working fine.
I am unable to find out in call controls with the keyboard on linux.
On both desktop and android I can write messages.
On android I can read messages, find and execute additional actions in the popup menu.
On the desktop I can't read incoming and outgoing messages with a screen reader. I haven't discovered on how to copy them.

In conclusion comparing this to the tox chat the Jami is more accessible with a screen reader. Perhaps I will be able to figure out how to handle the calls with a keyboard shortcuts however the fact message text is not readable with a screen reader on desktop linux and perhaps other platforms sounds dissapointing. The idea and decentralized nature of this communication app sounds really amazing.

In-Process is out! Featuring some more NVDA 2023.3 goodies, a few other things we've been up to, a sneak peek at something in NVDA 2024.1 AND a HUGE walkthrough of Object Navigation. If you're not familiar with how object navigation works after that, I'll give you a refund on the cost of your In-Process subscription! 🤑: nvaccess.org/post/in-process-4…

#NVAccess #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Blog #News #Tutorial #A11y #Accessibility

I have a question regarding a semantic HTML construct, and I'd like to know what the current consensus is (if there is one). So here goes:

Should navigation links be placed in an unordered list in a <nav>?

The spec doesn't recommend anything, but examples from MDN (developer.mozilla.org/en-US/do…) and WHATWG (html.spec.whatwg.org/multipage…) consistently use lists unless the contents are written in prose. Is this still the preference more broadly?

I have some other questions in this area. Safari removes list semantics if you remove the bullets (with exceptions, such as if the list is a child of "nav"), due to alleged "list-itis". At what point do lists become inappropriate? If I have a list of blog posts, and I format them as cards, with a heading, publish date, summary, and an image, is that too much content for each <li>?

Also, MDN and WHATWG point out not all links should be contained in navs (such as footer links), and "nav" should instead signal major blocks of navigation links. Would my prior example of a list of blog posts count as a major block? Should I enclose my list of blog posts in a nav? Does that extend to all section, category, and tag pages listing pages in that section/category/tag?

Feel free to respond if you have opinions, but keep it civil, and boosts are appreciated.

#HTML #semanticHTML #WebDev #website #accessibility #a11y

: The Navigation Section element - HTML: HyperText Markup Language | MDN

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Are you involved in digital accessibility outside the United States? I welcome updates to my global law and policy page - and I'd especially like to hear how laws and policies are implemented outside the United States.

I'm getting ready for Part 2 of my digital #accessibility legal update coming up on December 7. Free and online. Global page is here: lflegal.com/global-law-and-pol… You can register for the webinar here: go.3playmedia.com/wbnr-11-30-2… #a11y

The #UPowerWAD project is an #EU project to empower disabled users to exercise their rights regarding the Web #accessibility directive and report issues regarding public sector websites: funka.com/en/projekt/upower-wa…

#a11y

Equipped with a fresh pot of tea and reading Keyboard accessibility myths and #WCAG by @graeme on the @TetraLogical blog:
tetralogical.com/blog/2023/11/…

#accessibility #a11y

Keyboard accessibility myths and WCAG - TetraLogical

Accessibility consultancy with a focus on inclusion. We can help you with knowledge, experience, strategy, assessments, and development.

^TetraLogical

So I wrote a blog post for the first time in 5 years, warning about hcaptcha's accessibility account. Long story short, they banned me from the accessibility account because I'm not blind. I am blind, but well, they seem to think not. Please boost, share, etc since this seriously affects me, and it's not ok at all. You can read the full blog post here: 4mt.me/hcaptchastory

#blind #hcaptcha #a11y #accessibility #boost

Did you know @kde had an #accessibility inspector? Currently it's hidden in the build folder of libqaccessibilityclient but not for long. We started the process of making it a standalone application and a first release is planned in 2-3 weeks!

apps.kde.org/accessibilityinsp…

#a11y #linuxDeskop

Whenever I discover a new GUI toolkit, my first question is always “is it more native than the Web?” For reference, here are some ways Web apps have better system integration than Flutter:

• System fonts, font hinting settings, and font fallback settings.
• System text navigation shortcuts.
• System scrollbar visibility, thickness, and click settings/behavior.
• System highlight menus and controls (on touchscreens).
• System display scaling settings.
• System reduced-motion settings (An API is documented, but I have never used a Flutter app that actually disables animations. I may be wrong).
• System reduced-transparency settings.
• System forced-colors mode (Windows High Contrast Mode).
• System color palettes (some browsers support setting default colors without necessarily forcing the palette).
• System media controls (play/pause/skip, current track, e.g. using MPRIS on freedesktop platforms).

It’s an easier question to answer than my second question: “What WCAG conformance level can I hope for?

Originally posted on seirdy.one/notes/2023/11/21/mo… (POSSE). #Flutter #Accessibility

More native than a Web app

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Use person-first language and clear communication to create a supportive and inclusive environment in fitness classes.

Read more 👉 safeathlete.org/inclusive-fitn…

#InclusiveCulture #inclusiveness #accessibility #RiskManagement

Congratulations to Gene, recipient of this year's RNZFB Chair's Award. It is wonderful to see your hard work & advocacy over many years acknowledged with this prestigious award. Gene has long advocated for NVDA & been a great friend to us in New Zealand. We're excited to see him honoured.

Read more at: blindlowvision.org.nz/news/cha…

#Blindness #Blind #Advocacy #RNZFB #BlindLowVision #A11y #Accessibility #NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader

@NVAccess posted:

In-Process 17th November 2023

nvaccess.org/post/in-process-1…

#NVDASR #accessibility

In-Process 17th November 2023

Welcome to the mid-November In-Process. Where is the year going? NVDA 2023.3 Last edition, we covered the release of NVDA 2023.3 and some of the new features. How are you finding the new release? L…

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"Access to a free, fast & efficient screen reader has changed my life. Because of its qualities, my computer never crashes; updates are frequent & the software works well. It follows best the evolution of Windows and all software. Updating is fast & easy, it is available in all languages. The provision of add-ons makes it really efficient” – Silvie, France

You can help continue to provide NVDA free to all! nvaccess.org/support-us/#donat…
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #Access #Accessibility #A11y

Today's Web Design Update: groups.google.com/a/d.umn.edu/… Subscribe info: d.umn.edu/itss/training/online… #Accessibility #A11y #WebDesign

Featuring @siblingpastry, @aardrian, @rachael, @ben, @reidmore, @ericwbailey, @cferdinandi, @karlgroves, @matuzo, @michelle, @adactio, @baldur, @mgifford, @andy_blum, @screenspan, @gerrymcgovern et al.

📝 New post! “Lost in Translation: Tips for Multilingual Web Accessibility”

Does your site's accessibility hold up across languages?

I wrote about the practical tips I wish I'd had for making sure that accessibility efforts and internationalization/localization efforts alike don't leave out disabled speakers of other languages than our own.

benmyers.dev/blog/multilingual…
#accessibility #internationalization #a11y #i18n

Lost in Translation: Tips for Multilingual Web Accessibility

Practical tips I wish I'd had for navigating the intersection between web accessibility and internationalization/localization.

^{Ben Myers}

It’s been 5 months since Australian Story aired an episode on NV Access founders, Mick Curran & Jamie Teh. The first Australian Story episode to be audio described. It was an incredible opportunity to share with a wider audience the importance of NVDA & our overarching message, that everyone deserves equal access to technology.

You can still watch the Australian Story episode, with Audio Description, on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=3i7gkN-1sA…
#ScreenReader #NVDA #NVDAsr #Accessibility #A11y #Access

This article by Levi Winslow is both a touching personal story of loosing sight in a meaningful capacity and about accessibility in games. It also shouts out @superblindman for the great work being done for sight impaired people in gaming.
But there’s still a long way to go by many devs and console makers as well (Nintendo has no accessibility controller).

Accessibility isn’t just a nice to have, it has to be the standard!

#Gaming #accessibility #ablegamers #blindgames

kotaku.com/universal-accessibi…

Now Is The Time For Universal Video Game Accessibility Guidelines

Keratoconus is a rare disease you’ve probably never heard of, but it’s ruining my life

^{Levi Winslow (Kotaku)}