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P.S. The polish version of the game is the only version I own, hence the Polish demo.
transfer.sh/PkPe7S/YagaD.mp3
1. Salamandra Radio - an automation software for station in its early development. Screen reader specific fixes have been mentioned in the release notes and so were hotkeys, although these do not seem to be documented anywhere; the app starts in Portuguese by default but a change to English is possible in the settings; also buttons in the toolbar do not seem to be labelled but upon focusing them, a tooltip is read out so we can go by those to tell what the buttons are doing.
github.com/ocarolino/salamandr…
2. Axios - a simple radio player supporting the Radio Browser API. It is accessible in a similar way as Salamandra, allows for searching the directory, playing whatever is found, and controlling the volume.
github.com/z1lvis/Axios
Feel free to explore, hack, spread the word or do whatever else you usually do in such cases.
#Accessibility #Blind #ScreenReaders #Radio #OpenSource
GitHub - ocarolino/SalamandraRadio: Salamandra is a radio automation software designed for radio stations that need a simple, easy and stable software for automated broadcasting.
Salamandra is a radio automation software designed for radio stations that need a simple, easy and stable software for automated broadcasting. - GitHub - ocarolino/SalamandraRadio: Salamandra is ...GitHub
accesskit.dev/accesskit-integr…
#gameDev #indieDev #accessibility
npr.org/2023/03/04/1161169017/…
h/t @ewaccess
#disability #accessibility #CivilRights #inclusion
Check out the latest great content for blind and visually impaired people using Android.
Available in Turkish erisilebilirandroid.com/
and English erisilebilirandroid.com/en/
#blind #visuallyimpaired #lowvision
#android #accessibility #a11y
Erişilebilir Android -
Welcome to accessible Android! Our aim is to provide effective and efficient accessibility support to visually impaired Android users all over the world.Erişilebilir Android
Quite a revealing read: wellcomecollection.org/article…
#disability #inclusion #accessibility #history
Revelations of blindness in the Middle Ages
Medieval texts, from Islamic medical treatises to Christian books of miracles, reveal surprisingly varied and complex experiences of blindness.Wellcome Collection
Let me know how do you like it once it's accepted.
github.com/Bnyro/RecordYou/pul…
This is my first experience with #Jetpack #Compose so bear with me and try to suggest improvements if you can please.
Add some screen reader accessibility improvements by pvagner · Pull Request #48 · Bnyro/RecordYou
Set content descriptions and other tweaks where it makes sense so the app is usefull for screen reader users. Visually disabled and blind people are likelly to enjoy using modern audio recording ap...GitHub
What we need:
1. The NVDA Speech Logger addon available at:
github.com/opensourcesys/speec…
2. The following iOS shortcut:
icloud.com/shortcuts/999808bd1…
How to use:
1. Install both: the addon in your NVDA and the shortcut in your shortcuts respectively.
2. In NVDA's settings head over to the Speech Logger category and set the output path to your Dropbox root (that's what the shortcut assumes you're using, feel free to modify as needed);
3. Start logging the local speech with the assigned gesture (by default NVDA+alt+l);
4. Assuming the shortcut is configured properly (Dropbox authorized and all that jazz), launch it and a viewer will pop up with the fresh version of the log file at the time.
One nuissance I've found with this is that the viewer overlay will not surround the VO gestures so you need to focus it first through exploration before you can start reading the log. Also the gestures for the first and last item on the screen will move you to whatever else should be on your screen right now so you have to explore again to close the viewer. I assume that's a VO bug.
Also bear in mind that, while logging, anything your PC says will ultimately land in a regular text file and nothing apart from your Dropbox account is protecting it. Use with caution.
Feel free to suggest feedback.
#Accessibility #Tip #VoiceOver #NVDA #iPhone #iOS #Windows #Blind
GitHub - opensourcesys/speechLogger: An NVDA add-on to log speech to a file. Includes support for logging remote sessions.
An NVDA add-on to log speech to a file. Includes support for logging remote sessions. - GitHub - opensourcesys/speechLogger: An NVDA add-on to log speech to a file. Includes support for logging rem...GitHub
<a aria-label="Issue #904" href="github.com/nvaccess/nvda/issue…">#904 (comment)</a>
So a screen reader user gets "issue #904" while a sighted user sees "#904 (comment)". So the fact that it is a link to a comment is lost to the screen reader user. Seriously, people!
#accessibility
When performing a say all on webpages, the screen should scroll along with the speech · Issue #904 · nvaccess/nvda
Reported by mike.reiser on 2010-09-13 20:25 I was showing my sighted friend a news story, and while doing a sayall, he said that it didn't follow on the screen while the speech was going. It wo...GitHub
The Iconfactory's @gedeonm was welcomed by Double Tap, a podcast about #accessibility and the blind community, to talk about Twitterrific's removal from the App Store.
Ged chats about what happened, how it affects our fellow Twitter developers like @tapbots, and much more. Check it out. #a11y podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/…
Double Tap: Twitterrific Developer Tells All About Decision To Pull The App on Apple Podcasts
Show Double Tap, Ep Twitterrific Developer Tells All About Decision To Pull The App - Feb 16, 2023Apple Podcasts
Web Accessibility Global Usage Survey
“The Data:
We will have data from this survey available at webaccessibilitysurvey.com and on /r/blind later this year (2023) for everyone in raw versions and in reports.”
#a11y #accessibility #web
72pcs53kctq.typeform.com/to/LD…
Web Accessibility Global Usage Survey
Participation in this survey can change the perspective of different industries and communities on accessibility and its impact on real-world issues.72pcs53kctq.typeform.com
Nextcloud 14: the most accessible Nextcloud ever - Nextcloud
Its easy and efficient user interface is one of Nextcloud’s biggest advantages over the competition. The upcoming Nextcloud 14 introduces a series of improvements to make Nextcloud even easier to use and also more accessible to people with visual dis…Jos Poortvliet (Nextcloud)
Dear @Thunderbird ,
I know you are changing for the better. However while testing Thunderbird 111 daily I would like to see some gradual improvements so it becomes ready for most userf of Thunderbird 115 in terms of #screenreader #accessibility once it's declared stable.
Positive things I have noticed:
We have brand new message list that no longer renders all the messages in selected folder at once but only those that are visible on the screen and ready for the user interaction. From my point of view it looks similar to infinite lists on mobile platforms. Most importantly it almost fully elliminates enormous lag when browsing huge message lists on linux with #orca #screenreader running. I was curious enough and I have tested imap folder with up to 75000 messages inside.
It is still possible to use F6 and shift+F6 to move the keyboard focus from the folder tree to the message list and back.
Message list has headers that are used for sorting and a popup menu for setting up visible columns almost from the begining of Thunderbird existence. From now on these controls are finally accessible to screenreader users. And we are now able to configure sorting and show / hide individual columns.
We can still use ctrl+shift+k to show / hide the filter entry. Also there are accessible buttons alongside the filter entry that allow quick filtering the list such as labelled messages, messages with attachments, starred messages, messages from addressbook contacts, unread messages, even ability to keep the filter active when changing folders. Some of these features were already there earlier but now these are accessible to keyboard users including screenreader users.
Now features that need some polishing:
It appears we can now open individual message folders on a new tab / in a new window however this feature needs some fixes. For example when navigating using up and down arrow keys in the folder tree, pressing shift+F10 first moves focus to the parent folder and displays popup menu for that parent item instead of currently selected one.
When navigating in huge list new selection is not properly reported to assistive technologies while scrolling. For example press end to move to the last message. Now press up arrow key several times to navigate back a message and notice how screenreader is reporting new selection as it happens. Now press the page up key to move the selection by the larger increment. New message is highlighted but the selection changed event is not fired properly or it's getting mixed with some spurious focus event on an unlabelled pannel. Some screen readers are able to filter out these but I think it would be nice to address it at the source rather than working it around.
Now the main window has a lot of focusable controls and it is no longer comfortable to use tab and shift+tab to navigate. It would be nice if buttons were grouped in a toolbar like controls implementing toolbar pattern the way it's explained at
w3.org/WAI/ARIA/apg/patterns/t…
It's nice that ability to reconfigure message list columns is now fully accessible to keyboard and screen reader users however accessible name of each item in the message list does not yet respect these settings. Subject is the only content that is communicated to assistive tools when navigating in the list using arrow keys. This is major issue and will likely be considered as a regression if it won't be addressed before releasing the stable version.
When navigating in the list of messages it is possible to select multiple messages for executing actions on them. I am afraid the fact multiple messages are selected or not selected is not properly communicated to assistive tools. This is major issue for screenreader users.
It is no longer possible to use applications key / shift+f10 to inwoke a popup menu in the message list.
“Automation is not the enemy”
karlgroves.com/automation-is-n…
Karl argues a different point, which is not the opposite of Eric’s.
I agree automation is not the enemy, I also agree automation will not solve web #accessibility. It’s nice when #a11y practitioners agree on things.
Automation is not the enemy - Karl Groves
Before you read this, I want you to spend a few moments looking around where you are right now. Ponder, for a moment, the furniture you’re sitting on, the room you’re sitting in, and the computer you’re reading this on.karlgroves@gmail.com (karlgroves.com)
Since this post is getting some attention, I've also been using this one a lot recently
One WCAG 2.2 change that is mostly uncontroversial is the purging of SC 4.1.1 Parsing.
If you find it controversial, my post mapping 4.1.1 to other SCs might be helpful:
adrianroselli.com/2022/12/the-…
The 411 on 4.1.1
There is a non-zero chance that WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.1 Parsing will go away in WCAG 2.2. This isn’t a problem for users, regardless of the problems it may pose for the WCAG process, ACT rules, automated testing tools, or ossified testing proces…Adrian Roselli
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Hey, anyone at #microsoft interested in #accessibility in #windows11 on the #desktop... Windows Magnifier, in full-screen mode: goes from being clear & sharp to blurry whenever the Taskbar comes into view. More info in Microsoft Feedback Hub, here:
The Windows Insider Program
Be the first to see what's next for Windows in the Windows Insider Program. Join the community, provide feedback to help make Windows even better.aka.ms
@libreoffice has a #DarkMode. 😍
OK, I updated from 7.3, so I probably missed this feature in 7.4, but this is a _huge_ improvement for me. And I just discovered, that I can change the document background, too. Less strain on my eyes. I'm in love! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
libreoffice.org/download/downl…
#LibreOffice #Office #FOSS #Accessibility
Download LibreOffice | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Based on OpenOffice - Compatible with Microsoft
Download free office suite for Windows, macOS and Linux. Microsoft compatible, based on OpenOffice, and updated regularly.www.libreoffice.org
How open source is key to building a more inclusive world.
Today in #FOSDEM in the #OpenSourceDesign devroom - Room: UB4.132 fosdem.org/2023/schedule/event…
Update: moved this to my new writing site so there’s a new URL.
Every hashtag on every post on every platform should ALWAYS be pascal case. I wrote this to illustrate how screenreaders read hashtags based on their case.
It’s a small thing that all of us can do to build a more inclusive, accessible internet for all. Please take the time to use pascal case.
Read more:
markwrites.io/hashtag-accessib…
#Accessibility #WebAccessibility #Usability #Readability #Hashtags #SocialNetworking #Blogging #UX
So Aira should have done this instead of hiding things from the beginning.
Envision announces new glasses and different pricing models. The clarity of this announcement is fantastic.
letsenvision.com/blog/envision…
#accessibility #blind #AI
Introducing Envision Glasses Editions, Updates, and Upgrades
Creating more possibilities through more choiceswww.letsenvision.com
I'm in a hotel room with a visual-audible doorbell. Twice staff has come and knocked instead of used the doorbell. It's both good and bad. Here's why I'm grateful they're not using the doorbell.
Don't watch if flickering lights are a problem.
Can't upload captions. Here they are.
[Silence]
[Shrilling]
[Silence]#Accessibility #A11y #UX
Federal Social Media Accessibility Toolkit Hackpad
The following contains the shared document for the development of the Social Media Policy Toolkit, a shared service of the Federal Social Media Community of Practice lead by teams including The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Po…Digital.gov
The students were to pass the test by connecting their computers with an Ethernet cable to the examination machine running a special OS, presumably a fork of Debian. The test was taken by tunneling into the examination machine through the web browser and handling the exam in an accessible HTML from there.
Sadly, the audio recordings for the listening part do not seem to be available. Pity, as they reference Whatsapp voice messages. Would be fun to check for their authenticity based on the sound quality.
On that note: Do language exams in your countries reference modern communication methods or is it still a telephone? When I took my final in German, "Social media: pros and cons" was just a subject of the mini essay I had to put together as part of the writing assignment.
web.archive.org/web/2020012122…
#Accessibility #Blind #Finland #Education #Languages #German
Accessibility checklist
The accessibility acceptance criteria testing checklist generator by T-Mobile - Accessibility Resource CenterMagentaA11y
It was *really* cool to hear all the reasons that folks wear their Apple Watches on their ankles sometimes: mastodon.social/@s0mmer/109705…
So I decided to write about it a bit: sommerpanage.com/posts/2023-01…
Spoiler: it's actually about #accessibility in the end. 
From the Firefox 109.0 changelog:
„The native HTML date picker for date and datetime inputs can now be used with a keyboard alone[…]“
Nice! Always great to see native elements being improved.
The full changelog can be found here: mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/109.…
#firefox #mozilla #release #changelog #date #picker #accessibility #keyboard
