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A study assessed an LLM’s ability to generate accessible HTML code, revealing concerning shortcomings. The model demonstrated a superficial understanding of accessibility, often including unnecessary ARIA attributes and failing to address fundamental issues like form labelling and keyboard navigation. The findings underscore the need to improve training data to ensure AI-generated code adheres to accessibility best practices.
The text discusses the limitations of AI-generated code in terms of accessibility, highlighting issues like improper use of HTML elements, lack of error state management, and unnecessary JavaScript. It suggests that these limitations can be addressed by improving training data, fine-tuning models for accessibility, and integrating accessibility considerations into prompt engineering and IDE integrations. The author emphasizes the importance of prioritizing accessibility in AI-generated code to ensure a more inclusive web.
If you follow me on social media, one of the themes you’ll find I talk about fairly often related to accessibility is how text that isn’t shown visually needs to have better verificatio…
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Fable’s new pay-per-project model provides quick feedback from disabled people using assistive technology. The service offers valuable insights into usability and accessibility, helping to improve the design and development process. The author received actionable feedback from seven participants, highlighting the importance of direct representation from disabled users.
Fable’s pay-per-project service provides valuable insights into how digital experiences work for disabled users. The service offers dedicated tools to communicate findings and improve accessibility. While the service is a gift, there are concerns about how organizations will interpret and act on the feedback, especially those without specialized training in inclusive user research.
It’s a start.
10 reasons why this would be great
Target launches a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout experience, created with and for people with disabilities. Rolling out in stores now through early 2026.
Innovation, research and user insight are creating more inclusive ways to pay.
A customizable, WCAG-conformant cookie consent banner with GDPR, CCPA compliance. Latest version: 1.0.0, last published: 4 minutes ago. Start using @afixt/accessible-cookie-banner in your project by running
npm i @afixt/accessible-cookie-banner. There are no other projects in the npm registry using @afixt/accessible-cookie-banner.
Why LLMs should not be integrated with screen readers
Canadians with vision loss are adapting AI-powered glasses for daily life, finding freedom in the technology — and challenges in its risks.
UK study findings may challenge assumptions about who benefits most from AI tools.
Unity is updating its game engine so developers can leverage the built-in screen reading software in desktop operating systems.
About accessibility, flawed arguments and assumptions
WP Accessibility 2.2.0 includes one major new feature and one substantial change. New Feature: Video Pausing The major new feature is an option that will
This specification defines eBraille, a digital reading format for braille publications.
At Midwest RepRap Festival (MRRF) 2024 I met the non-profit group See3D, a group which sources 3D prints from volunteers for distribution to blind/visually impaired people. At their booth they had …
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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.
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.
Uber is tackling trip refusals through policy, information, and inclusive product design.
Live AI, Be My Eyes, and some situations when people might want to skip smart glasses.
Your trusted plugin is evolving to bring accessibility front and center
: Deaf professor who worked on one product says developers won’t listen to feedback – about their products or their tech bro ways
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.
Toymaker Mattel worked with Breakthrough T1D to create a Barbie doll who visibly lives with type 1 diabetes and carries an insulin pump.
SceneScout, combines Apple Maps with a multimodal LLM to provide interactive, AI-generated descriptions of street view images.
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.
When OpenAI released the Meeting Recording feature in the ChatGPT for Mac app, I was excited.
Analysis of a bloated and impossible job advert for accessibility.
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.
They’re available in the latest beta.
Parliamentary committee accuses government of slow progress and lack of ambition
On Call: Abusive manager had to be told there's no such thing as an atomic laptop
Understanding the parity principle in accessibility, using rick-rolling as an example.
Dan Mancina built a fully adaptive skatepark for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as well as those with physical disabilities.
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!
A great start.
Why Accessible Procurement Matters
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…
On Call: After three service calls, user reflected on their utter stupidity
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.
3Play Media releases its 2025 State of ASR Report, testing and comparing the top speech-to-text technologies.
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.
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) →
Windsor's new blind darts league is bringing blind and partially-sighted people together — offering both a sense of inclusion and joy.