More logical navigation through Word documents for screen readers
techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365insiderblog/more-logical-navigation-through-word-documents-for-screen-readers/4471937A new setting in Microsoft Word for Windows allows screen reader users to navigate documents using the up and down arrow keys based on logical reading order. This feature, which is disabled by default, can be enabled in the Accessibility options. It improves navigation for columns of text, multi-page views, tables, text wrapped around images, and dropped cap letters.
Mobile Banking Accessibility Failure: A Screen Reader User’s Online Banking Disaster
blog.usablenet.com/mobile-banking-accessibility-screen-reader-case-studyA blind screen reader user encountered accessibility issues during an online banking identity verification process. Unlabeled buttons and inaccessible pop-ups led to account restrictions and hours of recovery work. This highlights the importance of accessible mobile banking for usability, customer trust, and operational risk reduction.
Asimov’s Empire, Asimov’s Wall - JSTOR Daily
daily.jstor.org/asimovs-empire-asimovs-wallIsaac Asimov, a prolific science fiction writer, is remembered for his vast number of publications and his unwanted advances towards women. His behaviour, often dismissed as harmless, was a pattern of unwanted touching and harassment that spanned decades and involved countless women. This aspect of his legacy raises questions about the intersection of talent, fame, and the treatment of others.
Isaac Asimov, a prominent figure in science fiction, was known for his inappropriate behaviour towards women, including unwanted touching and harassment. While some excused his actions as products of his era, this behaviour created a hostile environment for women in the science fiction community, hindering their opportunities and contributing to a culture of harassment. Asimov’s actions, though influential in the genre, overshadowed the negative impact he had on women, creating a barrier to their full participation and success.