Tag accessibility

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2025-07-30

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Why product owners can't afford to ignore accessibility | AbilityNet

abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/why-product-owners-cant-afford-ignore-accessibility

Product Owners and Product Managers who focus on digital accessibility can really make an impact to ensure compliance with regulations like the European Accessibility Act. Read on for 5 actions you should take now.

2025-07-21

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How accessible are the NCC's trails, really? Now there's an app for that | CBC News

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/how-accessible-are-the-ncc-s-trails-really-now-there-s-an-app-for-that-1.7586497

For people with disabilities, finding a trail that's sufficiently accessible can be a challenge. The new Inclusive Trails application from the National Capital Commission aims to change that.

2025-07-17

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jsbeeb - Javascript BBC Micro emulator

oneswitch.org.uk/jsbeeb?autotype=CHAIN"PONTOON" &disc=/Blind_Access/Pontoon_1983_2025.dsd

2025-07-15

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Helping service animals catch a ride | BetaKit

betakit.com/helping-service-animals-catch-a-ride

Uber is tackling trip refusals through policy, information, and inclusive product design.

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How the low-vision community embraced AI smart glasses

www.theverge.com/the-vergecast/701018/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-be-my-eyes-ceo-accessibility-tech

Live AI, Be My Eyes, and some situations when people might want to skip smart glasses.

2025-07-10

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Accessibility Assistant for Figma is a game changer, not just a pretty rename

betruthfulness.medium.com/accessibility-assistant-for-figma-is-a-game-changer-not-just-a-pretty-rename-a99b709eda7c

Your trusted plugin is evolving to bring accessibility front and center

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Chinese TV translations into sign language aren't going well

www.theregister.com/2025/07/10/china_ai_sign_language_translation

: Deaf professor who worked on one product says developers won’t listen to feedback – about their products or their tech bro ways

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Deaf clients say 'trust is gone' after 2-month Canadian Hearing Services strike | CBC News

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/chs-strike-deaf-clients-experience-1.7581653

Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients say they've been left without critical services for more than two months since CHS workers hit the picket line.

2025-07-09

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Mattel's type 1 diabetes Barbie doll wears an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Here's her origin story

www.fastcompany.com/91365241/barbie-doll-type-1-diabetes-insulin-pump-blue-circle-dress-mattel-origin-story

Toymaker Mattel worked with Breakthrough T1D to create a Barbie doll who visibly lives with type 1 diabetes and carries an insulin pump.

2025-07-07

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Apple’s newest AI study unlocks street view for blind users - 9to5Mac

9to5mac.com/2025/07/07/apples-newest-ai-study-unlocks-street-navigation-for-blind-users

SceneScout, combines Apple Maps with a multimodal LLM to provide interactive, AI-generated descriptions of street view images.

2025-07-04

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How some students with disabilities avoid the 'transition cliff' after high school | CBC News

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/disability-school-transitions-1.7535016

As they approach graduation, most high schoolers are busy learning, training and planning their futures. But disabled students have fewer opportunities. Experts want more programs made available to help them transition into adulthood.

2025-06-29

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We Tested 100 EU Websites. 95% Aren’t EAA-Ready.

www.webyes.com/blogs/eaa-accessibility-check-eu-websites

2025-06-27

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How I AI | SerrebiRadio

serrebiradio.com/how-i-ai

2025-06-26

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You Don’t Own the Word “Freedom”: A Full-Burn Response to the GNU/Linux Comment That Tried to Gatekeep Me Off My Own Machine — fireborn

fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/you-dont-own-the-word-freedom-a-full-burn-response-to-the-gnulinux-comment-that-tried-to-gatekeep-me-off-my-own-machine

2025-06-25

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Dead OS Walking: 30 Days on Windows XP in 2025 — fireborn

fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/dead-os-walking-30-days-on-windows-xp-in-2025

2025-06-22

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ChatGPT for Mac’s New Meeting Recording Feature Is Powerful — But Almost Unusable for Blind Users

taylorarndt.substack.com/p/chatgpt-for-macs-new-meeting-recording

When OpenAI released the Meeting Recording feature in the ChatGPT for Mac app, I was excited.

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Mission Impossible - Accessibility Job Roles

craigabbott.co.uk/blog/mission-impossible-accessibility-job-roles

Analysis of a bloated and impossible job advert for accessibility.

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You’re not an accessibility specialist until you’ve… | Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)

cerovac.com/a11y/2025/06/youre-not-an-accessibility-specialist-until-youve

Sometimes I read a post and have a need to add some personal views of mine. This time it's a short list that came to my mind about being an accessibility specialist.

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A11y Talks Porto - People Make Change

blog.nebeker.tech/posts/a11y-talks-porto

2025-06-19

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Steam is adding screen reader support and other accessibility tools

www.theverge.com/games/689922/steam-is-adding-screen-reader-support-and-other-accessibility-tools

They’re available in the latest beta.

2025-06-18

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Transport Committee: Warm Words Won’t Fix Accessibility

accessiblelink.substack.com/p/transport-committee-warm-words-wont

Parliamentary committee accuses government of slow progress and lack of ambition

2025-06-13

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User demanded ‘wireless’ PC, complained when battery died

www.theregister.com/2025/06/13/on_call

On Call: Abusive manager had to be told there's no such thing as an atomic laptop

2025-06-12

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Accessible Rickrolling

heydonworks.com/article/accessible-rick-rolling

Understanding the parity principle in accessibility, using rick-rolling as an example.

2025-06-10

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Blind Man Builds Fully Adaptive Skatepark for Visually Impaired and Disabled Skateboarders

laughingsquid.com/adaptive-skatepark-for-blind-skateboarders

Dan Mancina built a fully adaptive skatepark for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as well as those with physical disabilities.

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WWDC 2025 Keynote: The AppleVis Recap | AppleVis

www.applevis.com/blog/wwdc-2025-keynote-applevis-recap

Welcome to WWDC 2025 As has been the case for many years now, Apple kicked off this year's Worldwide Developers Conference by announcing all the major software changes coming to all your favorite devices later this year. We got a look at everything we can expect in iOS 19, watchOS 12, and... No, wait, that's not right--they changed the name!

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Future Leaders 2025-26 | Drake Music

www.drakemusic.org/about-us/recruitment/future-leaders-2025-26-applications-now-open

2025-06-07

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The Access-Ability Summer Showcase returns with the latest in accessible games

www.theverge.com/games/679542/access-ability-summer-showcase-2025-best-games-trailers

A great start.

2025-06-04

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Thirst, Coffee, and Contracts: The Real Test of Business Accessibility

accessiblelink.substack.com/p/thirst-coffee-and-contracts-the-real

Why Accessible Procurement Matters

2025-05-30

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Recognizing Where Accessibility Is Being Implemented, Featuring TabBuddies

whatever.scalzi.com/2025/05/29/recognizing-where-accessibility-is-being-implemented-featuring-tabbuddies

Recently, while scrolling on Tik Tok, I saw a video from Tab Buddies where they were promoting their product, aptly named the Tab Buddy. It’s a small gadget that helps you open soda cans, and…

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Techie fixed a ‘brown monitor’ by closing a door

www.theregister.com/2025/05/30/on_call

On Call: After three service calls, user reflected on their utter stupidity

2025-05-29

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HellCaptcha: Accessibility Theater at Its Worst — fireborn

fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/hellcaptcha-accessibility-theater-at-its-worst
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I wore smart glasses with built-in hearing aids for a week, and they're a promising alternative

www.zdnet.com/article/i-wore-smart-glasses-with-built-in-hearing-aids-for-a-week-and-theyre-a-promising-alternative

The Nuance Audio hearing glasses offer a fresh take on over-the-counter hearing aids, offering a stylish and discreet option to assist with your hearing and vision.

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Press Release: 3Play Media Releases Annual Study, Finds ASR Technology Showing Signs of Plateau

www.3playmedia.com/blog/2025-asr-report-release

3Play Media releases its 2025 State of ASR Report, testing and comparing the top speech-to-text technologies.

2025-05-27

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Google Play’s latest security change may break many Android apps for some power users

www.androidauthority.com/google-play-integrity-hardware-attestation-3561592

Google's Play Integrity API is making it harder for users with rooted phones or custom ROMs to access certain apps. Here's what's changing.

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[May 26, 1970] A Regrettable Case of Runaway Apophenia (Erich von Däniken's Memories of the Future) - Galactic Journey

galacticjourney.org/may-26-1970-a-regrettable-case-of-runaway-apophenia-erich-von-danikens-memories-of-the-future

by Arturo Serrano When I was appointed, in recent weeks, as a cultural attaché of the Colombian embassy in Bonn, I was beside myself with excitement about the prospect of imbibing from the richness of Teutonic civilization, whose light was but briefly obscured during the war. I say this without intending in any manner to … Continue reading [May 26, 1970] A Regrettable Case of Runaway Apophenia (Erich von Däniken's Memories of the Future) →

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This blind darts league is a bullseye for some in Windsor's blind community | CBC News

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-blind-darts-league-1.7543798

Windsor's new blind darts league is bringing blind and partially-sighted people together — offering both a sense of inclusion and joy.

2025-05-23

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My Request to Google on Accessibility

adrianroselli.com/2025/05/my-request-to-google-on-accessibility.html

Hey, Alphabet or Google or Chrome or whomever in that illegal monopoly continues to release things to the web platform that are full of accessibility barriers, I have what I think is a straightforward request. My Request Please, if your team cannot explain how the thing satisfies all WCAG Success…

2025-05-22

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AI is now used for audio description. But it should be accurate and actually useful for people with low vision

theconversation.com/ai-is-now-used-for-audio-description-but-it-should-be-accurate-and-actually-useful-for-people-with-low-vision-256808

For AI to be beneficial in accessibility tech, the people who use it must be involved in its development.

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As the game industry cuts back, accessibility is feeling the impact

www.theverge.com/games/669419/gaming-industry-accessibility-cutbacks

After years of growth, industry turmoil has left the accessibility community at a standstill.

2025-05-21

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Adaptation Ventures is a new angel investor group focused on disability and accessibility tech | TechCrunch

techcrunch.com/2025/05/20/adaptation-ventures-is-a-new-angel-investor-group-focused-on-disability-and-accessibility-tech

Adaptation Ventures wants to fill the persistent funding gap for early-stage startups building accessibility tech.

2025-05-19

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An In-depth Introduction to the WordPress Block Editor for Screen reader Users (Part One) – Customer Servant Consultancy

www.customerservant.com/block-editor-part-one
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berkeley-dsep-infra/jupyterlab-a11y-checker

github.com/berkeley-dsep-infra/jupyterlab-a11y-checker

Contribute to berkeley-dsep-infra/jupyterlab-a11y-checker development by creating an account on GitHub.

2025-05-17

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Accessibility Isn't a Side Quest: It's the Story AI Has Been Waiting to Tell

www.letsenvision.com/blog/accessibility-updates-2025

One year is not a long time. Yet, from GAAD 2024 to GAAD 2025, it feels as if we have crossed an entire era in AI. What once seemed distant, experimental, even niche, has quietly become essential.

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Figma sites, this isn’t empowerment. It’s miseducation

chrisyoong.com/blog/figma-sites

Do better

2025-05-16

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AppleVis to Launch Community Bug Tracking Initiative | AppleVis

www.applevis.com/blog/applevis-launch-community-bug-tracking-initiative

We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new community bug tracking initiative at AppleVis. Since at least 2012, AppleVis has regularly published lists of new and fixed accessibility bugs in Apple software impacting blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users. As an independent editorial organization, we see the tracking and reporting of these bugs to be one of the more impactful ways in which we live out our mission to serve and empower our community.

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For this CVS Health developer, making tech more accessible is personal

www.fastcompany.com/91335061/for-this-cvs-developer-making-tech-more-accessible-is-personal

Apple’s ‘Accessibility Nutrition Labels’ will put investments in inclusive design in the spotlight. But Cory Joseph says companies don’t need to be huge to embrace accessibility.

2025-05-14

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An accessibility update – GTK Development Blog

blog.gtk.org/2025/05/12/an-accessibility-update
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Former Employees, Community Members Allege AbleGamers Founder Fostered Abuse Behind Closed Doors - IGN

www.ign.com/articles/former-employees-community-members-allege-ablegamers-founder-fostered-abuse-behind-closed-doors

Over 20 years, AbleGamers has become synonymous with the accessibility movement as its presence and influence grew across the industry. However, new reports from former employees and members of the accessibility community describe abuse, financial mismanagement from leadership, and a board that failed to protect its employees.

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This gorgeous digital platform reframes disability as a source of culture and creativity

www.fastcompany.com/91333740/visible-voices-platform

Visible Voices is part magazine, part gallery, and part curated e-shop. As a whole, it’s a cultural rebrand.

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Reaction To Apple Accessibility Features released today

taylorarndt.substack.com/p/reaction-to-apple-accessibility-features

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which takes place this Thursday, is a worldwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about digital access and inclusion.

2025-05-13

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Ask expert Donna J. Jodhan – 10 tips for learning the talk back screen reader feature for Android

barrierfreecanada.org/ask-expert-donna-j-jodhan-10-tips-for-learning-the-talk-back-screen-reader-feature-for-android

Donna J. Jodhan is pleased to share her latest ask an expert feature with you. Each month, Donna shares 10 tips on various pieces of software that are common, popular, and important to persons who …

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Missing a Human Touch: Why Automated Testing and AI Don’t “Solve” Digital Accessibility… Yet. | American Foundation for the Blind

afb.org/blog/entry/missing-human-touch-1
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Apple Previews New Accessibility Features Coming Later This Year: Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Magnifier for Mac, Braille Access Mode, and More | AppleVis

www.applevis.com/blog/apple-previews-new-accessibility-features-coming-later-year-accessibility-nutrition-labels

Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Apple is offering a preview of accessibility features coming to its platforms later this year; including Accessibility Nutrition labels for App Store apps, Magnifier for Mac, Braille Access, and more.

2025-05-12

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"Wicked" Star Marissa Bode Called Out The Met Gala For Its Lack Of Accessibility And Inclusion

www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/marissa-bode-met-gala-disability

"If y'all are truly allies, do the work."

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Deque Axe Assistant - First impressions

craigabbott.co.uk/blog/deque-axe-assistant-first-impressions

Testing Deque's axe Assistant for accuracy and ability.

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Inclusive Design for Accessibility | Web Development | Paperback

www.packtpub.com/en-us/product/inclusive-design-for-accessibility-9781835888223?type=print

A Practical Guide to Digital Accessibility, UX, and Inclusive Web & App Design. Top rated Web Development products.

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I Want to Love Linux. It Doesn’t Love Me Back: Post 2 – The Audio Stack Is a Crime Scene — fireborn

fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/i-want-to-love-linux-it-doesnt-love-me-back-post-2-the-audio-stack-is-a-crime-scene

2025-05-10

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20 Years of Apple Voiceover - Double Tap

doubletaponair.com/20-years-of-apple-voiceover

In 2005, Apple introduced VoiceOver, a built-in screen reader that revolutionised accessibility for blind and low-vision users. Two decades later, VoiceOver remains a cornerstone of Apple's commitment to inclusive design, empowering millions to navigate technology independently.

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I Want to Love Linux. It Doesn’t Love Me Back: Post 1 – Built for Control, But Not for People — fireborn

fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/i-want-to-love-linux-it-doesnt-love-me-back-post-1-built-for-control-but-not-for-people

2025-05-09

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Accessibility Metadata Display Guide for Digital Publications 2.0 is Released - Inclusive Publishing

inclusivepublishing.org/news-and-events/news/accessibility-metadata-display-guide-for-digital-publications-2-0-is-released

The Accessibility Task Force of the W3C Publishing Community Group has announced the release of the Accessibility Metadata Display Guide for Digital Publications 2.0. […]

2025-05-08

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Screen Reader Customization on Mobile : r/RedditEng

www.reddit.com/r/RedditEng/comments/1kccoq2/screen_reader_customization_on_mobile
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The True Cost of Inaccessibility and Why Metrics Matter More Than Ever | TestParty

testparty.ai/blog/the-true-cost-of-inaccessibility-and-why-metrics-matter-more-than-ever

Learn how inaccessibility impacts your bottom line and how data-driven accessibility efforts drive ROI, reduce risk, and unlock growth.

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3Play Media launches global linguist marketplace and AI-enabled language solutions for video, positioning businesses for European Accessibility Act compliance

www.newscaststudio.com/2025/04/30/3play-media-launches-global-linguist-marketplace-and-ai-enabled-language-solutions-for-video-positioning-businesses-for-european-accessibility-act-compliance

3Play Media, a leader in media accessibility solutions, announced the launch of its global linguist ... Read More

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Do Not Publish Your Designs on the Web with Figma Sites…

adrianroselli.com/2025/05/do-not-publish-your-designs-on-the-web-with-figma-sites.html

…Unless you want to fail all the WCAGs, create litigation risk, close off opportunities in Europe, engage in reputational harm, and oh yeah, throw up barriers to your customers and users. What am I talking about? Figma announced Figma Sites, letting you publish your Figma designs directly to the web.…

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