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YouTube changed its accessibility workflow for captions and added descriptive audio. Here’s how to make your video accessible and credible| Meryl.net home
Using proper ARIA landmark roles allows assistive technologies to navigate a page. You probably know about some common ones: main (main), header (banner), footer (contentinfo). But do you know that header and footer don't always get assigned their initial ARIA roles?| Stefan Judis Web Development
YouTube changed its accessibility workflow for captions and added descriptive audio. Here’s how to make your video accessible and credible| Meryl.net home
Late last year, I probed an LLM’s responses to HTML code generation prompts to assess its adherence to accessibility best practices. The results were unsurprisingly disappointing — roughly what I’d expect from a developer aware of accessibility but unsure how to implement it. The study highlighted key areas where training data needs improvement.| www.aaron-gustafson.com
Build a connection with this rising ecotourism and adventure travel destination. The post Discover Guyana: Nature’s Beating Heart appeared first on Your AAA Network.| Your AAA Network
A set of notes taken from Eric Bailey's article about the use of inclusive personas and user research. --- On inclusive personas and inclusive user research originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.| CSS-Tricks
Will Mendes has a bit of CSS to highlight accessibility issues on HTML elements. Things like missing alt text and labels that aren’t linked properly to inputs. If you want to try it out quick on a website, I wrapped it in a little injection JavaScript so you could paste it in the console wherever. […]| Frontend Masters Boost RSS Feed
If software is configurable, it often means that the software relies on dynamic content – dynamic content is typically based on dynamic identifiers (IDs).| Ranorex
Cut costs, boost accessibility, and restore public trust through smarter teams, tools, and technology.| The Leading Enterprise Content Platform | WordPress VIP
Volunteers from Detroit’s DAD Foundation staffed a concessions stand to raise money for their nonprofit. After a confusing “secret shopper” encounter, they were told not to return. Their lawsuit tests what equal communication requires in public spaces. The post The Metro: Deaf volunteers say they were excluded at Comerica Park. A judge says their case can proceed appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
In this piece, Yashoda, a farmer living on the outskirts of Bangalore, India, shares her story, detailing the ways in which FarmerChat, a new AI-powered agricultural app, is supporting her in her work. Learn more here.| Digital Impact Alliance
We’re excited to introduce the new AI Accessibility Statement Generator: a simpler and faster way to create accessibility statements for Accessible Web RAMP users. The post Meet Our New AI Accessibility Statement Generator appeared first on Accessible Web.| Accessible Web
October 30 | 2 PM EST Is your organization beginning to formalize accessibility roles, but is unsure who should do what? Learn how to establish roles. The post Who Should Be in Charge of Accessible Customer Support? | Upcoming Webinar appeared first on Accessible Web.| Accessible Web
November 6 | 2 PM EST Teams that integrate accessibility early see fewer issues and more consistent compliance. Let's dive into how to shift left. The post Shift-Left: Building Accessibility into Company-Wide Practices | Upcoming Webinar appeared first on Accessible Web.| Accessible Web
November 13 | 2 PM EST Every manual accessibility audit should include assistive technology checks, but if you're not a native user it can be confusing to know where, or how, to start. The post Screen Reader Testing: A Guide for Non-Native Users | Upcoming Webinar appeared first on Accessible Web.| Accessible Web
Our new Status Message Helper allows you to target status message errors without sleuthing around in code. The post Hello, Status Message Helper! appeared first on Accessible Web.| Accessible Web
It's been a busy year for international web accessibility laws and regulations deadlines. Learn how to comply and future-proof your site.| Accessible Web
In this episode of WP Builds, Nathan Wrigley interviews Amber Hinds, CEO of Equalize Digital, about her comprehensive 2025 WordPress page builder accessibility comparison research project. Amber explains her background in accessibility, the meaningful motivation behind her work, and the in-depth methodology of her study, which tested 19+ page builders for accessibility issues. They discuss the importance of accessible website tools, key findings, and the ongoing need for improvement in the Wo...| WP Builds
Strategy games like Civilization VI, StarCraft II, and Total War are known for their intricate gameplay that requires players to think critically, plan moves, and in certain instances, manage vast resources. With complex mechanics, historical references, and often elaborate narratives in the mix, the task of localizing strategy games is uniquely challenging. The post A Deep Dive into the Localization of Strategy Games appeared first on Terra Localizations.| Terra Localizations
In the world of game development, few influences are more powerful than engaged player feedback. Players shape a game's success, not only by playing and promoting it, but also by publicly sharing their experiences with it, be they joys, frustrations, or hopes. And when studios listen to this feedback? Big things can happen. The post Player Feedback & the Shaping of Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Terra Localizations.| Terra Localizations
Strategy games like Civilization VI, StarCraft II, and Total War are known for their intricate gameplay that requires players to think critically, plan moves, and in certain instances, manage vast resources. With complex mechanics, historical references, and often elaborate narratives in the mix, the task of localizing strategy games is uniquely challenging. The post A Deep Dive into the Localization of Strategy Games appeared first on Terra Localizations.| Terra Localizations
In the world of game development, few influences are more powerful than engaged player feedback. Players shape a game's success, not only by playing and promoting it, but also by publicly sharing their experiences with it, be they joys, frustrations, or hopes. And when studios listen to this feedback? Big things can happen. The post Player Feedback & the Shaping of Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Terra Localizations.| Terra Localizations
Some recent discussions in the Accessibility Slack, as well as with some customers, inspired me to do some research on what you should spend on digital accessibility. In a business… The post How much should you spend on accessibility? first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
In May 2025, a landmark piece of legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives: H.R. 3417. Listed as “To establish uniform accessibility standards for websites and applications of… The post A Deep Dive into the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
Many organizations operating in Europe assume that the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) applies only to consumer-facing software. This interpretation, while partially accurate, is incomplete and potentially risky. Internal… The post The European Accessibility Act and B2B Software: What Internal Platforms Must Comply With first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
This is a follow-up to my prior post: “AI is the future of accessibility“. There are market changes that will be materializing in the coming years that will be hugely… The post We need universal basic income first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
Recently, the City Journal published a critique of ADA-based lawsuits targeting inaccessible websites that paints a picture of legal chaos and unfair burdens on businesses. But beneath its surface-level concerns… The post Digital Accessibility is a Civil Right first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
When I was a kid, my mom bought a 1979 Camaro Berlinetta. It was a deep blue color with a 350 cubic inch/ 5.7 liter engine. In 1979, that Camaro… The post AI is the future of accessibility first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
During his campaign for his 2nd term as President, Donald Trump As pledged to slap 60% tariffs on all goods coming in from China and 10% tariffs on goods imported… The post Congratulations on your tariffs first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
When I made my first web pages with Netscape Composer in the late 1990s, I had no awareness of what accessibility was. My only concern at the time… The post The next chapter is a complete takeover first appeared on Karl Groves.| Karl Groves
Recently a friend shared with me a "Custom GPT" called "Accessibility Copilot". This is one of many interesting applications of ChatGPT that are arriving to market at breakneck speed, but is unfortunately not something I would rely on for effective remediation of accessibility issues. I'd like to preface this by saying that I'm not one| Karl Groves
Maine Audubon is committed to helping everyone get outside to enjoy wildlife, but it’s easier for some than others. Those with disabilities, health concerns, or other accessibility issues may have a much harder time. A lack of information about the relative accessibility of different outdoor sites is part of the problem. We’re working this October […]| Maine Audubon
Canvas has introduced new accessibility features designed to make the platform more inclusive, user-friendly, and equitable for everyone—especially those using assistive technologies. These updates include a new dyslexia-friendly font option as well as improvements to enhance visual clarity, structural organization, error feedback, and keyboard navigation. These improvements reflect Canvas’s ongoing commitment to meeting WCAG 2.1 […]| Academic Technology Solutions
It’s a big weekend for DERPs and their conferences. You may recall (as I indicated here) that DERPs is the acronym for Disabled Exclusionary Righteous Philosophers, the term that I coined to refer to philosophers who (apparently without shame) variously organize, attend, participate in, promote, or fund inaccessible– that is, exclusionary–and unsustainable philosophy conferences. Here […]| BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Hello, I’m Shelley Tremain and I would like to welcome you to the one hundred and twenty-seventh installment of Dialogues on Disability, the series of interviews that I am conducting with disabled philosophers and post to BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY on the third Wednesday of each month. The series is designed to provide a public venue for […]| BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
“I have read almost all of your interviews and they are always wonderful. … I am really looking forward to the next installment of Dialogues on Disability.” — Adrian Piper “… a major contribution to our understanding of the field and the people in it.” — Vanessa Wills “I’ve learned so much about ableism in philosophy […]| BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
As readers and listeners of BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY may recall, I organized the first five editions of Philosophy, Disability, and Social Change conferences (links to the videos of which are availa…| BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
When you read the news that Mattel is launching a blind Barbie with a white cane, note that the doll was developed with organizations and people who are experts in, and themselves have, visual impairments. Mattel also organized play sessions for children with visual impairments as part of product development.| Axbom • My Next Heartbeat
By Kelsey Graywill Since 2013, Bike Durham has been at the heart of a movement to make Durham, North Carolina’s streets safer for all road users. Our story is one of persistence, coalition-building, and creativity, rooted in the belief that creating a Durham where we can all thrive means advocating... The post Rolling into the Future: A Decade of Bike Durham’s Community Advocacy appeared first on America Walks.| America Walks
To read the shorter version of this blog, click here. By Misty Klann Freedom of movement is simply the ability to go where one pleases. However, for many, this fundamental liberty is deeply constrained by complex societal factors. True walkability and accessibility in Indian Country requires an understanding of movement... The post Unseen Journeys: How the MMIWG Crisis Restricts Freedom of Movement and the Path to Walkable, Equitable Communities appeared first on America Walks.| America Walks
To read this blog in English, click here. Por Misty Klann Cuando pensamos en la accesibilidad para peatones, a menudo nos enfocamos en el entorno físico: las calles, los espacios públicos y las comodidades que hacen que caminar y andar en bicicleta sea seguro y accesible. Sin embargo, para aquellos... The post Movimientos Invisibles: Cómo la crisis de las Mujeres Indígenas Desaparecidas y Asesinadas) MMIWG restringe la libertad de movimiento y trayectoria hacia las comunidades caminables ...| America Walks
The MMIWG crisis exposes how freedom of movement has been stolen from Indigenous women and girls and why restoring walkability is essential.| America Walks
Smartphones, laptops and tablets are equipped with internet accessibility features to help with hearing, vision or cognitive losses.| Allconnect
Jeff Chandler posted a link in the Post Status Slack yesterday leading to an article complaining about the underlined link requirement for WordPress themes. It’s an interesting read, and it makes some good points about what kinds of link decorations can pass the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and be fundamentally more interesting than an underline. If you read Nick Hamze’s article, I recommend doing it on a mobile device; the readability on desktop is more than a little bit iffy. […]| Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
The title of this post is a direct quote from an article Alice Boxhall just published: A threat model for accessibility on the web. The post talks about| Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Effective marketing is about making sure everyone can see, understand, and engage with your message. Yet accessibility and inclusion are too often overlooked. From typeface choices to cultural assumptions, seemingly small decisions can unintentionally exclude people and have a large impact on your reputation. Accessibility should be embedded from the start, not treated as a The post How to Make Accessible and Inclusive Marketing Materials appeared first on Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.| Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
Written by Emma Marsh The holidays can place a lot of demands on Autistic individuals, and in the new year, […] The post Thriving Autistically in 2025: Five Ideas from the Reframing Autism Team appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Burnout often looks different for autistics and people with ADHD. In this article, we discuss strategies to prevent burnout in people with AuDHD.| Embrace Autism
Dr. Debra Bercovici PhD shares her thoughts about what sorts of accommodations may be useful for people with AuDHD (autism + ADHD) at work or at school, based on her experience as an AuDHD student, professor, and employee.| Embrace Autism
In this article, Dr. Debra Bercovici PhD explores the main focuses of autism research today; where they originate from, and how different research practices help or harm the autistic community. She also highlights the positive directions in which autism research is headed.| Embrace Autism
Sign points to handicapped entrance outside of The Croft Institute for International Studies. Photo by Gibson Russell Navigating collegiate life| The Daily Mississippian
The Liquid Glass interface of macOS Tahoe 26 can provide some accessibility and legibility challenges for some Mac users, and one of the recurring complaints is the heavy usage of transparency and translucency can lead to text overlapping other text throughout the operating system. Whether it’s a sidebar, menu, messages, or window, having text atop ... Read More| OS X Daily
The Liquid Glass interface appearance is a fairly significant change in macOS Tahoe, bringing a lot of transparency, translucency, and shininess to the Mac interface appearance. While some users enjoy the new look, other Mac users may find it distracting, cumbersome, or difficult to read and interact with, and perhaps even conducive to causing eye ... Read More| OS X Daily
CLAREMONT, N.H. – The Claremont City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, opened with Mayor Dale Girard reading the Proclamation for Domestic Awareness Month with a representative of Turning Point Network. The new director of planning and development Annie Steed … Continued The post Claremont City Council makes changes to veterans benefits appeared first on The Vermont Journal & The Shopper.| The Vermont Journal & The Shopper
Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case teaching and using WordPress with low vision. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast player of choice. Or by going to wptavern.com/feed/podcast, and you can copy that URL into m...| WP Tavern
In this episode of WP Tavern, host Nathan Wrigley chats with June Liu and David Denedo about WP Accessibility Day, a global 24-hour online event dedicated to making WordPress and the web more acces…| WP Tavern
I newslettered earlier. # – micropost 23087 i’ve been enjoying Lloyd’s recent ponderings about blogging. I’m also really enjoying the way this blog works these days, posting little nuggets that can get pulled into a aggregated post on a daily basis (or when I remember to hit the switch). Each of these ‘microposts’ exists as ... Keep reading| Dave Briggs
A place where time flows differently. Past, present and future happen at the same time. No structure, no constraints.| silviamaggi.co.uk
Hi there. My name is Aaron Gustafson and I work on the web.| www.aaron-gustafson.com
Permaculture Womens Guild A straightforward way to think through accessibility in your garden and plan improvements.| Permaculture Womens Guild
EDF hosted a joint online event with Oracle on 11 September 2025 to discuss the practical implementation of accessibility in ICT products and services. The chat took place between: Chuck Adams, Senior Principal of Accessibility Standards at Oracle Accessibility Program Office. Catherine Naughton, Executive Director of the European Disability Forum. Summary Conclusions from the meeting […]| European Disability Forum
The post Groundbreaking Class Settlement Approved Ensuring Access to Notices for Blind Medi-Cal Recipients appeared first on DREDF.| DREDF
Direct-to-ear audio delivers clearer, more immersive sound, allowing everyone, regardless of hearing ability, to fully engage in any environment. To...| Bluetooth® Technology Website
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.5 billion people require at least one assistive product to get through the...| Bluetooth® Technology Website
The Bluetooth community is committed to making the world a more accessible place, removing barriers and enriching lives through greater...| Bluetooth® Technology Website
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products that can...| Bluetooth® Technology Website
Blog Auracast™ broadcast audio addresses audio accessibility challenges by offering a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) model. Users can connect using their personal hearing aids, earbuds, headphones…| Bluetooth® Technology Website
There are a lot of ways to work with color on the web. I think it’s helpful to understand the mechanics behind what you’re using, and color is no exception.| CSS-Tricks
What is Alt Text? A guide on why alt text is essential, best WCAG practices, and some key tips for marketers and small business owners. The post Your Guide to Writing Better Alt Text appeared first on Accessible Web.| Accessible Web
Lessons in building flexible and forward-thinking business practices from Accessible Web's journey from spreadsheets to robust tools. The post Building Flexible and Forward-Thinking Business Practices | Webinar Video appeared first on Accessible Web.| Accessible Web
Understanding non-verbal digital communication, such as emojis, gifs, and memes, for better accessibility in digital marketing.| Accessible Web
Discover what tools are available to remediate WCAG issues and ensure web accessibility compliance with effective solutions for all accessibility needs.| Accessibility Partners
Honoring International Translation Day, we explore how language professionals bring meaning to video games, on screen and behind the scenes.| Terra Localizations
Honoring International Translation Day, we explore how language professionals bring meaning to video games, on screen and behind the scenes.| Terra Localizations
Those of you upgrading to Plasma 6.4.1 (released yesterday) may notice a more substantive change than the type we typically make in bug-fix releases: The “highlight window” effect for Task Manager thumbnails is now off by default. This is the effect that makes other windows fade out when you hover over a window’s thumbnail. Why … Continue reading A slight UX change in Plasma 6.4.1→| Adventures in Linux and KDE
You can appreciate birds. You can love birds. You can be a birder. You don’t need to hike steep hills, keep a life list, own expensive binoculars, or even have sight to connect with the wonderful world of birds. But this is only true if we ensure that everyone of all abilities is included in …| BirdsCaribbean
It’s not easy to find your way around school or college. Students are always juggling their many tasks, from tight deadlines to tough tests. But it can be even harder for kids with disabilities. Whether it’s a mental, sensory, or physical disability, these problems are often not seen or talked about. What exactly does it ... Read more The post Challenges and Solutions for Students with Disabilities appeared first on Special Education and Inclusive Learning.| Special Education and Inclusive Learning
Team Gleason helped Susan and her girl friends of 30+ years return to their roots of vacationing on Lake Champlain!| Team Gleason
Igalia is excited to announce that next year’s Web Engines Hackfest will be held Monday June 15th through Wednesday June 17th, 2026, at the Palexco meeting centre in the heart of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. Mark your calendars now to join us for three days of presentations, attendee-organized breakout sessions, in-depth conversations, and more! Earlier this year, the Hackfest saw more than 150 browser engineers, code contributors, and interested parties from around the world gather to share ...| Igalia
Igalia is an open source consultancy specialised in the development of innovative projects and solutions. Our engineers have expertise in a wide range of technological areas, including browsers and client-side web technologies, graphics pipeline, compilers and virtual machines. We have the most WPE, WebKit, Chromium/Blink and Firefox expertise found in the consulting business, including many reviewers and committers. Igalia designs, develops, customises and optimises GNU/Linux-based solutions...| Igalia
The next release of Able Player is out today! This release continues the process of modernizing Able Player, but also includes some useful new key| Joe Dolson Web Accessibility
Gemeinsam mit Bitforge haben wir in Zürich ein Kompetenzzentrum für digitale Barrierefreiheit eröffnet. In der Digital Inclusion Academy bieten wir praxisnahe Schulungen und individuelle Beratung an.| Stiftung "Zugang für alle"
ROMP's "Immobility Is History" campaign aims to ensure that every amputee in the world can obtain a high-quality prosthesis accompanied by comprehensive rehabilitative care. The post Making Immobility a Thing of the Past appeared first on Amplitude.| Amplitude
I am part-way through my SCDTP internship with Portsmouth City Council, focusing on enhancing accessibility for Autistic clients in substance use services. Utilising findings from the Autistic Subs…| Autistic and Living the Dream
Animated example First, let’s define caret. For the scope of this post, I am not talking about the ^ symbol, which evolved from the circumflex. I’m also not talking about the proofreader mark, sometimes rendered as ‸, ⁁, or ⎀. I am talking about the navigation symbol (or insertion caret),…| Adrian Roselli
Here's how to include color contrast in ensuring conformance to the WCAG when building accessible digital experiences.| Accessible Web
iOS 26 introduces a completely new design schema called “Liquid Glass” that has more transparency, translucency, movement, and shininess. To say that iOS 26 Liquid Glass is polarizing w…| OS X Daily
By Dr Liam Anderson A little over three years ago, I was just stepping into the world of PhD and Professional Doctorate supervision. I can still remember the mix of excitement to be part of each student’s journeys. There was a sense of stepping into something significant, knowing I had the chance to help others … Continue reading "Looking Back to Look Forward: Reflections on Supervision"| University of Birmingham Blog Service
By Jamie Kyte England’s Euro 2025 triumph will be remembered for many moments, but few were more decisive than Hannah Hampton’s performances in two tense penalty shootouts. In both the quarter-final against Sweden and the final against Spain, she showed that penalties are no longer just about instinct — they’re about preparation. Analysis Over Instinct … Continue reading "Hannah Hampton and the Rise of Penalty Preparation"| University of Birmingham Blog Service
By Dr Andrew Soundy I managed to get an old laptop I had many years ago working recently and I found on it a story by one of my children. The story was entitled ‘Harry the Hare’. It was the beginning of the story, about a hare, who was the odd one out, he was … Continue reading "Finding hope in stories "| University of Birmingham Blog Service
This post provides a reflection around the importance of green space at work| University of Birmingham Blog Service
E-reader accessibility is anything but consistent. You might find a font size adjustment, but no high-contrast or dark mode settings. And screen readers, where they exist, don’t rival those available for computers and smartphones. Even where devices offer these features, many books don’t fully take advantage of them. Michael Kozlowski of Good e-Reader says Amazon is beefing up its accessible offerings, including accessibility information on book pages and software enhancements: Kindle Ass...| Six Colors
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Colorado is taking a bold, impactful step toward inclusion and equity with the adoption of comprehensive new digital accessibility rules enacted by the Colorado Office of Information Technology (OIT). These rules are a direct implementation of Colorado’s Accessibility Law, HB21-1110,and provide the detailed requirements and enforcement framework that make HB21-1110 actionable. The rules are designed| Allyant - Simple. Seamless. Accessibility.
In this blog post we discuss what the WCAG 2.2 for mobile app guidance means, what it doesn't mean, and why it's needed for mobile app designers and developers.| Allyant - Simple. Seamless. Accessibility.
I’ll be the first to admit that I have a lot of disabilities, so after being excluded so many times, I started to question: “Is it just me? Am I too hard to accommodate?” But the requests I made were simple...| CCF
iOS 26 is here. Every year we release major updates to our flagship apps alongside the new version of iOS, but not this year. Here’s our plans : Check out this sneak peek at our big updates.| Lux — iPhone camera apps, camera reviews and more
Following up on my previous post, I'm sharing my new professional direction. During the peak of my perfect storm over the past few months, I was reminded of how much I care about accessibility. While I have mostly lost interest in the UX industry in its current form, accessibility is a subject that continues to stir big emotions in me: I want to help make the web a better place for everyone. Therefore, with over twenty years of experience in design and development, I’m offering consultancy ...| Design & other obsessions by Silvia Maggi
We have become distracted and let technology companies build things that have no value, but there are ways to revive the internet and thus foster more competitive and meaningful environments. We need to rewild the internet Our online spaces are not ecosystems, though tech firms love that word. They’re plantations; highly concentrated and controlled environments, closer kin to the industrial farming of the cattle feedlot or battery chicken farms that madden the creatures trapped within. Mari...| Design & other obsessions by Silvia Maggi
If you ever thought ageing is the reason why technology seems more complicated, read on. Also, a guide to live in harmony with the world. The decline of the user interface Software has never looked cooler, but user interface design and user experience have taken a sharp turn for the worse. Form has taken over funtionality and substance, contravening the rules of good design. The evidence is in front of our eyes. Read The decline of the user interface on InfoWorld Accessibility overlays are ...| Design & other obsessions by Silvia Maggi
