Honored. Inspired. Driven.

Last week at #CSUN2025, we had the incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside some of the most innovative minds in accessibility and assistive technology. As a fully remote team, gathering in person is always meaningful, but being part of conversations that shape the future of our technology makes it even more special.

We’re grateful for the chance to hear from industry leaders, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with Explorers (both new and those who have been here from the start) who shape the work we do every day. Having a seat at this table is an honor, and we’re more committed than ever to making Aira the best it can be.

Thank you, Center on Disabilities at CSUN, for another unforgettable year!

#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #AdaptiveTech #AccessibleInnovation #TechForGood #BlindAccessibility #LowVisionTech #DisabilityInclusion #UniversalDesign

Okay, this is just stupid! One of the benefits of having a #website is that people can access your services at any time, day or night, right? Well, I just went to the #SocialSecurity website to try and get a benefit verification letter, which I need because I'm trying to reestablish a #VocationalRehabilitation case. I clicked "Sign In" and was greeted by this message:

This service is not available at this time.
Please try again during our regular service hours (Eastern Time):

| Day | Service Hours |
|-----|--------------|
| Monday-Friday | 4:15 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. |
| Saturday | 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
| Federal Holidays | Same hours as the day the holiday occurs. |

If you need immediate assistance:

• You may call us Monday through Friday: 8:00AM - 7:00PM at: 1-800-772-1213
• If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, call our toll-free TTY number: 1-800-325-0778

This of the website limitation is especially frustrating for me because I have a #Non24HourSleepWakeDisorder and an unpredictable schedule. It feels like the website is designed without thinking about people like me who need flexibility.
Has anyone else out there had similar issues with government services or other websites?
#Vent #Venting #Disability #ChronicIllness #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #InclusiveDesign #GovernmentServices #PublicServices
@disability@a.gup.pe @disability@beehaw.org @disabilityjustice @accessibility @chronicillness @spooniechat @spoonies

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

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 - TetraLogical

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

#id24 starts in a few hours; are you ready?

Join a global community of accessibility and design experts for 24 hours packed with live talks, advice and strategies.

We're proud to be a Gold supporter of the conference and have several of our team involved including @tink, @IanPouncey, @patrick_h_lauke and @JoeLamyman.

Explore the full line-up: inclusivedesign24.org/2024/sch…

#id24 #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityConference

Join the State of the Browser #SOTB 2024 conference on Saturday, 14 September, at the Barbican Centre in London.

This one-day, single-track conference, organized by the London Web Standards, covers the modern web, accessibility, web standards, and more.

TetraLogical's director, @SteveFaulkner, will be speaking on "No Industry for Old Men," reflecting on key developments in the web accessibility space over the years.

#Accessibility #StateOfTheBrowser #InclusiveDesign

londonwebstandards.org/

A brief reminder that our Call for Presentations for the next #id24 (scheduled for 12 September 2024) is still open until 7 June inclusivedesign24.org/2024/

(and a small note: have an idea for a talk, but perhaps you're not comfortable doing a whole presentation in English? let us know anyway ... in the past we've had a few presentations in other languages, so it's not necessarily a hindrance)

#a11y #accessibility #barrierefreiheit #accessibilité #inclusiveDesign #accessibilità

Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)

A free 24-hour online community event on accessibility and inclusion

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Even if you don't code, this is essay presents a solid case on why #AI can't be relied on to replace work requiring any degree of empathy and nuanced understanding

Specifically, if you're building accessible web-based experiences, @hdv explains why "outsourcing" this work create more harm than good and offers some better alternatives to focus on instead (hint: invest in a #DesignSystem)

#accessibility #a11y #InclusiveDesign

hidde.blog/ai-for-accessible-c…

“AI” and accessible front-end components: is the nuance generatable?

Are LLMs helpful tools to assist with making accessible front-end components? Let's find out.

^{Hidde's blog}

...and here we go: #id24 will return this year on 12 September 2024.

The call for presentations is now open inclusivedesign24.org/2024/

#a11y #accessibility #inclusiveDesign

Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)

A free 24-hour online community event on accessibility and inclusion

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⏩ I'm available again in January!

⏹️ My contract with Nomensa will end. I'm looking forward to support new people with topics like accessibility, inclusive design and improve all things organisational

▶️ Let me know what I can do for you!

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#accessibility #inclusiveDesign

RT @HassellInc@twitter.com

Want to better understand what colour contrast means when it comes to WCAG. This article explains all.

ow.ly/KqVo50LpOkw

@uxdesigncc@twitter.com @Medium@twitter.com #ColourContrast #WCAG #A11y #InclusiveDesign