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#AI #TechEthics #FaceRecognition #Inclusion #Accessibility
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Many people still misunderstand screen readers — who uses them, how they work, and what inclusive design really means.
Ela Gorla has unpacked the most common myths and what they reveal about digital accessibility on the TetraLogical blog:
tetralogical.com/blog/2025/10/…
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #ScreenReaders
Common misconceptions about screen readers - TetraLogical
Screen readers are familiar to many in digital, but how they work in practice can be less clear. In this post, we shed some light on the topic.TetraLogical
There’s an accessibility bug on Mastodon: you cannot add custom alt text to your profile or header image. This means people using screen readers can’t know what these images show, so important info is missing for visually impaired users. ♿
Please help by upvoting and commenting on the issue so it gets more attention from developers 👇
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Let’s make Mastodon more inclusive for everyone! 🤗
CC @Mastodon
#Accessibility #Mastodon #Inclusion #OpenSource
Accessibility bug: Cannot add alt text to profile and header images
Pitch In the public profile edit section of the Mastodon web interface, it is not possible to set alternative text (alt text) for the profile picture and header image. Right now, both images have a...pauloxnet (GitHub)
We are joined by @zersiax again to give us an update on the state of accessibility in Linux and whether things have improved since we last spoke.
Here's the label for a button at the top of the calendar view on Windows. no, this is not copied speech. This is the actual label of an actual button. There is no ARIA on that button except for the label. Are you sitting down?
Okay, here goes:
"Select Calendar Date, Combo box, Today, Oct 8 collapsed, October 8, 2025".
Again. That is the *label* of a button according to NVDA. I copied that text directly off the page.
So, given that we've just been told this is a collapsed combo box, and Zoom considered this information so important that they put it in the label when they couldn't figure out how to use ARIA or semantic HTML correctly, which of the following statements do you think are true?
A. If I press the arrow keys in focus mode, the date will adjust.
B. If I press alt+down arrow, the combo box should open so I can pick a date without refreshing the page.
C. None of the above.
Yeah, it's C. This isn't a combo box at all. It's a button which pops up a standard calendar view. No combo boxes in there either, and the buttons use the words "Selected" or "Not selected" at the *end* of their labels, and the escape key won't close it.
What kind of person calls something a combo box when it doesn't have one single bit of resemblance to a combo box? The same kind of person that can figure out how to put an ARIA label on a button but can't figure out how to use roles, states, and expanded properties, I suppose?
Congratulations, Zoom. you make over a billion dollars per quarter and managed to hire a web accessibility guy who did everythin wrong and nothing right.
But already, we have great security, and the ability to issue keys to the house that live in Apple Wallet. It’s incredibly configurable. For example, if we have a cleaner who agrees to visit on a Wednesday from 1 to 3 PM, we can issue them a key that only works during those hours, then revoke the key entirely if needed. Talk about living the dream.
For those in MD, I’m working with a company called Project IOT. It’s a small family company and Patrick, the guy who owns it, is enjoying the challenge of geek maximization alongside #accessibility maximization. And we’ve only just begun this journey. We have a clear pathway mapped out and an understanding of how to get there.
Sharing Insights on Accessibility: ABILITY at the European Blind Union Podcast
We are delighted to share that a member of the ABILITY project team recently took part in the European Blind Union’s podcast “EBU in Action”.
At ABILITY, we believe that the design of new assistive technologies must be guided by the real experiences, needs, and aspirations of blind and partially sighted people.
You can listen to the episode here:
ebuinaction.podbean.com/e/epis…
#Accessibility #ABILITYProject
Episode 12: the European Accessibility Act - a new legal state of play | EBU in action
28th June 2025 marked the deadline for implementing the European Accessibility Act (EAA), a EU Directive aimed at establishing a series of accessibility requirements for products and services such as computers, smartphones, banking apps or e-commerce…ebuinaction.podbean.com
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@Tutanota Just a FYI, the new super low contrast appearance of the website view for email (and presumably the rest, but I only use it for email) is an accessibility issue and just plain harder to read. I have really good vision and it still is unpleasant for me. Reducing contrast to almost nonexistent levels may look better to some people, but overall just is much worse of a view. Sometimes simplest is best and email doesn't have to look fancy.
At least give us something closer to the classic color scheme to choose. Though ideally the more color options the better. (Or even add a custom theme option?)
Hey fediverse, today is the World Sight Day!
How about, as a small gift for the blind and visually impaired folks on here, we step up our alt text game!
Visit alttexthalloffame.org to learn why this is important.
#AltText #ImageDescriptions #accessibility #WorldSightDay
Alt Text Hall of Fame
Celebration of the effort, ingenuity, and creativity that goes into making the web a friendlier and more inclusive place, one captioned image at a time.Alt Text Hall of Fame
Lately, I've been encountering unavailability of image descriptions of book covers. Today, when I encountered this, here is the response I received from Be My Eyes when I enquired further.
Images of book covers on certain platforms, like Goodreads and some other major online bookstores, are sometimes no longer described in detail due to copyright concerns and changes in policy. Book cover images are typically protected by copyright, and detailed descriptions or reproductions might violate the copyright owner's rights.
Additionally, some platforms may have automated systems that restrict or block descriptions of copyrighted images to ensure they are complying with legal requirements. This is especially common for large platforms that handle many copyrighted materials and want to avoid legal complications.
If you need a description of a specific book cover for accessibility reasons, you may sometimes find official descriptions directly from the publisher or author, or you can request a description from a service that specializes in accessible content.
This makes me very sad, as I feel I am missing out on the beauty of book covers. 😔
Newcomers: I’m not going to yell at you about alt text.
But I will tell you, just as a factual matter, if you don’t add alt text to your images they may get fewer faves and boosts. There are people here who rely on it to know what you’ve posted, and many more who won’t engage with media that doesn’t have alt text.
But sure, keep telling me making things #accessible is too expensive, takes too much time and doesn't need priority.
Want to force #developers to use #AI? Do me a favor, force them to use it for this as well while you're busy making their lives miserable :P #rant
第4回支援技術利用状況調査報告書
掲載:2025年3月9日 更新履歴 2025年5月21日 「Windowsで利用しているスクリーン・リーダーの数」の集計結果の表およびグラフ直後のコメントが誤っていたものを修正しました。 修正前:Windows用のスクリーン・リーダーを利用している210名のうち、128名(60.95パーセント)が複数のスクリーン・リーダーを併用していることが分かりました。 修正後:Windows用のスクリーン・リーダーを利用している199名のうち、137名(68.jbict.net
And of course the Section 508 website is not helpful. Sigh.
section508.gov/create/alternat…
#accessibility #AltText #ScreenReader
Section508.gov
Section508.gov is the official U.S. government resource for ensuring digital accessibility compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d).Section508.gov
Hello Masto-peeps who use screen readers!
I just learned that I need to put alt text on URLs for more accessible PDFs, but -- what should it say?
I am formatting academic citations that include a URL, so all the information about where that link will take you is in the text. I don't want it to read the URL to you and I don't want to just repeat the same information you just heard. What do you find most helpful in this situation?
Pls boost for reach!
WIENFLUSS celebrated their 20-year anniversary, and it was a lovely party with #accessibility in mind 🎉🥂
You could try Braille Scrabble, learn about assistive devices, simulate visual impairments and listen to sound samples collected by @Piciok to guess where they were recorded (e.g. a train station, a beach or a city centre). I also appreciated the separate room that had been decorated with candles and fairy lights to create a cosy atmosphere, offering some relief from #sensory #overload 🕯️
#a11y #webdev #webdesign #UIDesign #accessibility #conference #events
Web Accessibility in Mind Conference
Užívejte si videa a hudbu, kterou máte rádi, nahrávejte originální obsah a sdílejte vše s přáteli, rodinou i celým světem na YouTube.YouTube
This week, we bring you an extended episode featuring a look at new features in #iOS 26. It includes a deep dive into a significant new #accessibility feature, Braille Access.
We cover numerous other accessibility and general enhancements.
Subscribe to Access On wherever you get podcasts, or download the audio for this episode at:
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So I found the secret to getting Google to listen to us! See, you have to join their Discord servers lol.
So Gemini on Android is less accessible with TalkBack than Gemini on iOS or even Gemini on the web. And I'm tired as fuck of sucky ass technology shit for the day just trying to do BSI on this iPhone because obviously having both hands on either side of the screen is having more than 3 fingers on a single side of the screen or some bullshit. Crem of the storming crem, Apple. So St'm not going into detail about the issue here because anyone who's kept up with the complaining I do knows the issue. Anyway, so I join the Gemini Discord, and I thought I'd posted that issue months ago, but apparently not. I know I reported it from the feedback part of the Gemini settings, but this is just proof that they don't read that shit.
So I post the bug report in the bug channel, and within a good hour or 2 I get a reply. Because of course. Now Google, make a TalkBack Discord server lol. Fucking insane. But yeah y'all if you have issues with Gemini, go to their Discord lol.
#google #accessibility #ai #blind
#inclusiveDesign #webdesign #a11y #UIDesign #accessibility
Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) / 25 September 2025
A free 24-hour online event for the global community. It celebrates inclusive design and shares knowledge and ideas from analogue to digital, from design to ...YouTube
Generate tagged PDF documents for accessibility by saecki · Pull Request #6619 · typst/typst
This will be the first PR in a larger effort to make PDF documents generated by typst compliant with PDF/UA-1 and more accessible in general. Tagging of PDF documents will be enabled by default to ...GitHub
This is standing ovation stuff by @sundress. Not a single word wasted, and so many quotable bits.
A threat model for #accessibility on the web: alice.boxhall.au/articles/a-th…
A threat model for accessibility on the web - Alice
A explanation of the primary threat to accessibility on the web, and a call to action for the web standards communityalice.boxhall.au
“A threat model for accessibility on the web”
alice.boxhall.au/articles/a-th…
A deep, well-researched & cited piece from @sundress detailing systemic failures down the web stack (standards bodies, browsers vendors, etc) which marginalize #accessibility and its voices — but with proposed solutions.
#a11y
A threat model for accessibility on the web - Alice
A explanation of the primary threat to accessibility on the web, and a call to action for the web standards communityalice.boxhall.au
fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/why…
#Android #Google #Sideloading #FOSS #Privacy #accessibility
It's wild (and unsurprising) to me that journalists act tough when they have ample opportunity to negatively comment on accessibility, but don't ever mention accessibility wins.
Despite all the noise I made with accessibility on GNOME Calendar, no journalist has gone further than "better screen reader support and keyboard navigation", meanwhile most didn't even mention it whatsoever.
#accessibility #a11y #journalism #GNOME #GNOMECalendar #GNOME49
Wagtail Space 2025 | Wagtail CMS
Wagtail Space is a a free, flexible, three-day virtual event for people who are improving the world through code and content.Wagtail CMS
Airlines successfully lobbied Trump, so now USDOT will not only ignore rule, it will write a new rule that will almost definitely be punitive toward disabled passengers.
“US will not enforce Biden wheelchair passenger protection rule”
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After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services.
I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work.
I cover:
iOS: VoiceOver gestures, rotor navigation, Braille displays, Safari, text editing, Mail and Calendars, Shortcuts, and making the most of iOS apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment.
macOS: VoiceOver from basics to advanced, Trackpad Commander, Safari and Mail, iWork and Microsoft Office, file management, Terminal, audio tools, and system upkeep.
Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics.
Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use.
Linux: Orca and Speakup, console navigation, package management, distro setup, customizing desktops, and accessibility under Wayland.
Concrete goals I can help you achieve:
Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer
Send and manage email independently
Browse the web safely and efficiently
Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Manage files and cloud storage
Use social media accessibly
Work with Braille displays and keyboards
Install and configure accessible software across platforms
Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows
Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way
Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use
I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable.
Remote training is available worldwide.
Pricing: fair and flexible — contact me for a quote. Discounts available for multi-session packages and ongoing weekly training.
Contact:
UK: 07447 931232
US: 772-766-7331
If these don’t work for you, email me at aaron.graham.hewitt@gmail.com
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help.
#Accessibility #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #ScreenReaders #JAWS #NVDA #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Braille #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveTech #LinuxAccessibility #WindowsAccessibility #iOSAccessibility #AndroidAccessibility #MacAccessibility #Orca #ATTraining #TechTraining #AccessibleTech
After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services.
I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work.
I cover:
iOS: VoiceOver gestures, rotor navigation, Braille displays, Safari, text editing, Mail and Calendars, Shortcuts, and making the most of iOS apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment.
macOS: VoiceOver from basics to advanced, Trackpad Commander, Safari and Mail, iWork and Microsoft Office, file management, Terminal, audio tools, and system upkeep.
Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics.
Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use.
Linux: Orca and Speakup, console navigation, package management, distro setup, customizing desktops, and accessibility under Wayland.
Concrete goals I can help you achieve:
Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer
Send and manage email independently
Browse the web safely and efficiently
Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Manage files and cloud storage
Use social media accessibly
Work with Braille displays and keyboards
Install and configure accessible software across platforms
Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows
Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way
Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use
I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable.
Remote training is available worldwide.
Pricing: fair and flexible — contact me for a quote. Discounts available for multi-session packages and ongoing weekly training.
Contact:
UK: 07447 931232
US: 772-766-7331
If these don’t work for you, email me at aaron.graham.hewitt@gmail.com
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help.
#Accessibility #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #ScreenReaders #JAWS #NVDA #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Braille #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveTech #LinuxAccessibility #WindowsAccessibility #iOSAccessibility #AndroidAccessibility #MacAccessibility #Orca #ATTraining #TechTraining #AccessibleTech
A counterpart at another company just introduced me to WCAG Success Criterion 6.1.1: useragentman.com/wcag-wishlist…
OMFG, I'm dead.