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The problem with disabled buttons and what to do instead:
adamsilver.io/blog/the-problem…
Disabled buttons suck:
axesslab.com/disabled-buttons-…
#UIDesign #forms #usability #a11y #accessibility
Disabled buttons suck
Showing buttons as disabled until a form is complete might seem like a good idea. It is not. They usually create a lousy user experience and exclude many people with disabilities. Here's why disabled buttons suck and what to do instead.Hampus Sethfors (Axess Lab)
OneUI 6 with Android 14 Review - Accessible Android
Me and My fellow friend Semih, We both decided to sit down and update our phones to Android 14 together. So here's the OneUI 6 with Android 14 ReviewSalih Kunduz (Accessible Android)
#accessibility
Dear Fediverse / Mastodon
I need your help.
I stumbled upon the website of a French consultancy who worked on LibreOffice accessibility, but I cannot find it anymore.
Any idea?
Boost appreciated 
Thanks!
Podcast - Accessible Android
You can Tune in to the Blind Android Users podcast and find all episodes hereSalih Kunduz (Accessible Android)
NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2023.3 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version, which is the last version compatible with Windows 7.
This release includes audio updates and refreshable OCR. There are fixes for Braille, the add-on store, Office, Edge, Calculator and more!
Read the full details and download from: nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2023-3/
#NVDA #NVDAsr #ScreenReader #News #Accessibility
NVDA 2023.3 Released
NV Access is pleased to announce that version 2023.3 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version. This is…NV Access
AccessU 2024 Call for Proposals
John Slatin AccessU 2024 is an accessibility training conference that teaches accessibility, usability, and inclusive design skills in an interactive and communal environment where anyone in any role will learn everything they need to know about inte…Google Docs
Really nice post on the #Deque blog on how they use ML to analyze UI and identify #accessibility issues: deque.com/blog/enhancing-acces…
However, it would be nice if we started moving into the "fixing phase” as soon as possible. IMHO, we spend a lot of time on identifying issues, but a lot of the accessibility obstacles exist because the issues do not get fixed!
So there!
Gaadys | GAAD Foundation
Join us for an inspiring night as we celebrate outstanding digital products that support the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Foundation’s mission to disrupt barriers to digital access.Gaadys | GAAD Foundation
What should be the contrast level of inactive buttons?
Disabled buttons. They need to look non-interactable. But they also can’t be completely unreadable. How do I find the sweet spot? I spent a few hours in a deep dive going through a bunch of blogs and…Giulia Alfarano (UX Collective)
The “industry standard” modules used in digital braille displays are custom piezoelectric devices, costing around $100 per “letter,” making such displays impractically expensive for most applications.
I just learned about this hackaday prize winner, who has designed digital, refreshable #braille modules that cost less than $1 each, using teeny-tiny magnets and 3D printed parts.
youtu.be/BXi1tG78AW4
#OpenSource #accessibility technologies FTW!
Electromechanical Refreshable Braille Module : HackadayPrize 2023
The big drawback to refreshable braille devices has always been their cost. The loose rule of estimation applied to these products has translated into someth...YouTube
webaxe.org/strikethrough-html-…
#webdev #a11y #html #screenreaders #accessibility
The 🌱 Green Digital #Accessibility #Conference - ‘Where #Accessibility meets #Sustainability’.
“… a platform to bridge work in digital media, communication and environmental studies, with a particular focus on the role of #Accessibility in the green transition.”
I switched to LibreOffice years ago and never looked back.
I understood that many developers had moved to LibreOffice, and OpenOffice had since stalled?
In terms of accessibility, LibreOffice continues to improve their export-to-PDF engine. They can now generate a PDF that is often pretty much compliant with PDF/UA.
Though I still use Microsoft Office for client work.
I'm curious to try OnlyOffice. I wonder how it compares?
Podcast - Accessible Android
You can Tune in to the Blind Android Users podcast and find all episodes hereSalih Kunduz (Accessible Android)
This:
“Scrollbars Are Becoming A Problem”, Artemis Everfree (artemis.sh/2023/10/12/scrollba…).
Via HN: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3…
On Lobsters: lobste.rs/s/fhyvyr/scrollbars_…
#UX #Scrollbars #Scrolling #Design #Affordance #Accessibility #GUI
I recently discovered a feature for moderators where you can help with accessibility. When moderating a hashtag, you can change its display name to replace lower-case with upper-case letters. This will help both dyslexics and vision impaired people.
If you can afford an extra minute or two to fix these while moderating trends, it will make them easier to read for everybody, especially the really long tags in hashtag games.
#MastoAdmin #MastoMod #Inklusion #BarriereFreiheit #Accessibility #a11y
In-Process 19th October 2023
Welcome to the 292nd day of the year! Today we have a reminder about the NVDA Satisfaction survey, more details on the upcoming 2023.3 and more! NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2023 The NVDA Satisfaction …NV Access
Some new #accessibility features from #Google. I am especially excited about “Lens in Maps”, currently only on iOS. I think you should be too! :) But you gotta try it out first!
blog.google/outreach-initiativ…
8 ways we’re making daily tasks more accessible
Today, we’re launching new products and features aimed at making daily tasks more accessible for people with disabilities.Eve Andersson (Google)
Digital Accessibility and Civil Rights
**Important note for attendees** Online attendance is open to everyone. We need to collect names for in-person attendees, so please answer the question whMeetup
Apple and Lenovo are dropping the ball for visually impaired users
theregister.com/2023/10/16/app…
Apple and Lenovo are dropping the ball for visually impaired users
Accessibility features help everybody… and one day, you might need them tooLiam Proven (The Register)
Podcast - Accessible Android
You can Tune in to the Blind Android Users podcast and find all episodes hereSalih Kunduz (Accessible Android)
UX Principles that include Cognitive Accessibility
A Cognitive perspective on UX Design Principles including a neurodivergent perspective with links to relevant guidance and resources.www.ab11y.com
#a11y
bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.…
1843486 - NVDA table navigation with Ctrl+Alt+four arrow keys no longer available in message list
RESOLVED (elizabeth) in Thunderbird - Disability Access. Last updated 2023-10-12.bugzilla.mozilla.org
I published a blog post for TPGi about the Digital Accessibility Blogs and Newsletters I follow to keep up with things. And it lets me give some credit to people like @laura_carlson and @a11ynews
tpgi.com/digital-accessibility…
#DigitalAccessibility #a11y #accessibility
Digital Accessibility Blogs and Newsletters - TPGi
Digital accessibility blogs and newslettersRicky Onsman (TPGi)
Op Mastodon praat ik wel vaak over #toegankelijkheid, maar bijna nooit over mijn werk (expres). Maar vandaag mag eindelijk het nieuws naar buiten dat het bedrijf waar ik werk, Firm Ground, gekocht is door Swink.
swink.nl/nieuws/swink-en-firm-…
Voor mijzelf was de aanloop hier naartoe nogal stressvol. Ik hoop dat de rust in mijn werkende leven nu een beetje terug kan komen.
Ik heb opeens veel nieuwe collega's en een kantoor in Amsterdam, niet bepaald om de hoek.
Effe wennen!
Swink en Firm Ground gaan samen verder
Swink en Firm Ground gaan samen verder als één bureau. Wat dit voor jou als klant/relatie betekent, vertellen we hier.Swink
Podcast - Accessible Android
You can Tune in to the Blind Android Users podcast and find all episodes hereSalih Kunduz (Accessible Android)
For UK disabled followers and friends:
Google is recruiting people to become members of the #accessibility Trusted Tester Program. So far, members have been from U.S. and Canada. Testing of Talkback and other studies take place through this program. You can be a tester for on-going products like Talkback or take part in research studies that will be posted. You'll be paid for your time for most of the studies.
Signup here to express your interest (UK only). g.co/a11ytt
WCAG 2.2 removed SC 4.1.1, Parsing (Level A). I maintain that valid markup has important benefits despite no longer being required. We may find it possible to write good software without static analysis, construct a building without blueprints, or make an accessible website without validation. They remain good practices.
WCAG’s normative text describes outcomes, not how to achieve them. Validation is but one part of the process of achieving the necessary outcomes.
Let’s not interpret the removal of SC 4.1.1 as permission to ship known errors.
Originally posted on seirdy.one/notes/2023/10/06/wc… (POSSE). #accessibility #WCAG
WCAG 2.2 and validation
WCAG 2.2 removed SC 4.1.1, Parsing (Level A). I maintain that valid markup has important benefits despite no longer being required. We may find it possible toSeirdy's Home