A11y Ady Stokes
@adystokes.bsky.social
Freelance IT Consultant. Reach out if you think I can help you. Accessibility advocate. Software Tester and teacher. Content creator of courses, training, articles and trends. Article editor and Essentials Certificate Curator for Ministry of Testing.
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🚨By-elections on Thu 17th
How to keep Reform out of these council seats..
We particularly need help reaching voters in Eccleshall & Gnosall, Stafford.
🎉 Repost this and share with friends in these areas.
Info: StopReformUK.Vote
There are by-elections every week, and Reform rely on low turnouts!
How to keep Reform out of these council seats..
We particularly need help reaching voters in Eccleshall & Gnosall, Stafford.
🎉 Repost this and share with friends in these areas.
Info: StopReformUK.Vote
There are by-elections every week, and Reform rely on low turnouts!
July 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🚨By-elections on Thu 17th
How to keep Reform out of these council seats..
We particularly need help reaching voters in Eccleshall & Gnosall, Stafford.
🎉 Repost this and share with friends in these areas.
Info: StopReformUK.Vote
There are by-elections every week, and Reform rely on low turnouts!
How to keep Reform out of these council seats..
We particularly need help reaching voters in Eccleshall & Gnosall, Stafford.
🎉 Repost this and share with friends in these areas.
Info: StopReformUK.Vote
There are by-elections every week, and Reform rely on low turnouts!
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"a label and a name walk into a bar"
When is a label also an (accessible) name, when is it not and when is it neither?
html5accessibility.com/stuff/2025/0...
from @stevefaulkner.bsky.social
#FrontEnd #WebDev #WebDesign #A11y
When is a label also an (accessible) name, when is it not and when is it neither?
html5accessibility.com/stuff/2025/0...
from @stevefaulkner.bsky.social
#FrontEnd #WebDev #WebDesign #A11y
a label and a name walk into a bar – HTML Accessibility
html5accessibility.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
"a label and a name walk into a bar"
When is a label also an (accessible) name, when is it not and when is it neither?
html5accessibility.com/stuff/2025/0...
from @stevefaulkner.bsky.social
#FrontEnd #WebDev #WebDesign #A11y
When is a label also an (accessible) name, when is it not and when is it neither?
html5accessibility.com/stuff/2025/0...
from @stevefaulkner.bsky.social
#FrontEnd #WebDev #WebDesign #A11y
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Beware of companies promising to make sites completely accessible, compliant, and immune from lawsuits with just a few lines of code. This just isn't possible. Disabled users have long said these tools don't actually help them, and can often make things worse.
June 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Beware of companies promising to make sites completely accessible, compliant, and immune from lawsuits with just a few lines of code. This just isn't possible. Disabled users have long said these tools don't actually help them, and can often make things worse.
There is so much AI tools cannot do. I made this to remind me of the things AI still can’t replace:
Critical thought
Genuine empathy
True innovation
Entrepreneurial vision
Emotional intelligence
Ethical judgement
Human intuition
The future of testing will always need us thought workers.
Critical thought
Genuine empathy
True innovation
Entrepreneurial vision
Emotional intelligence
Ethical judgement
Human intuition
The future of testing will always need us thought workers.
June 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
There is so much AI tools cannot do. I made this to remind me of the things AI still can’t replace:
Critical thought
Genuine empathy
True innovation
Entrepreneurial vision
Emotional intelligence
Ethical judgement
Human intuition
The future of testing will always need us thought workers.
Critical thought
Genuine empathy
True innovation
Entrepreneurial vision
Emotional intelligence
Ethical judgement
Human intuition
The future of testing will always need us thought workers.
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The European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline is weeks away. Failure to comply could mean fines, lost business, and more.
That doesn’t have to happen.
Get our “EAA compliance checklist.” With 11 practical steps, it’s just what your business needs.
accessibility.deque.com/european-acc...
That doesn’t have to happen.
Get our “EAA compliance checklist.” With 11 practical steps, it’s just what your business needs.
accessibility.deque.com/european-acc...
May 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline is weeks away. Failure to comply could mean fines, lost business, and more.
That doesn’t have to happen.
Get our “EAA compliance checklist.” With 11 practical steps, it’s just what your business needs.
accessibility.deque.com/european-acc...
That doesn’t have to happen.
Get our “EAA compliance checklist.” With 11 practical steps, it’s just what your business needs.
accessibility.deque.com/european-acc...
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Elfsight jumps in on European Accessibility Act fear mongering and offers... an overlay.
Looking at the code from the widget I couldn't find signs of the usual culprits, but I did see a load of un-semantic HTML which is a good indication of bad it is.
Overlays don't work!
overlayfactsheet.com/en/
Looking at the code from the widget I couldn't find signs of the usual culprits, but I did see a load of un-semantic HTML which is a good indication of bad it is.
Overlays don't work!
overlayfactsheet.com/en/
May 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Elfsight jumps in on European Accessibility Act fear mongering and offers... an overlay.
Looking at the code from the widget I couldn't find signs of the usual culprits, but I did see a load of un-semantic HTML which is a good indication of bad it is.
Overlays don't work!
overlayfactsheet.com/en/
Looking at the code from the widget I couldn't find signs of the usual culprits, but I did see a load of un-semantic HTML which is a good indication of bad it is.
Overlays don't work!
overlayfactsheet.com/en/
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The Super Early Bird gets to learn. 🐣
Secure your spot at TestBash Brighton 2025 and join the crew shaping the future of quality. 🛸
Super Early Bird Ends 31st May
Secure your spot at TestBash Brighton 2025 and join the crew shaping the future of quality. 🛸
Super Early Bird Ends 31st May
TestBash Brighton 2025
On the 1st & 2nd of October, 2025 we'll be back to Brighton for another TestBash: the largest Software Testing Conference in the UK
www.ministryoftesting.com
May 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The Super Early Bird gets to learn. 🐣
Secure your spot at TestBash Brighton 2025 and join the crew shaping the future of quality. 🛸
Super Early Bird Ends 31st May
Secure your spot at TestBash Brighton 2025 and join the crew shaping the future of quality. 🛸
Super Early Bird Ends 31st May
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it seems to really annoy Reform trolls when you tell people how to vote against Reform.
They seem to be against free speech and against democracy.
Weird!
anyway, put your postcode in here stopreformuk.vote to find out your tactical vote in your area to keep Reform out.
They seem to be against free speech and against democracy.
Weird!
anyway, put your postcode in here stopreformuk.vote to find out your tactical vote in your area to keep Reform out.
Stop the Tories and Reform
Your vote is your power. Use it tactically to get the Tories and Reform out, then influence your new MP and the next government.
StopReformUK.vote
May 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
it seems to really annoy Reform trolls when you tell people how to vote against Reform.
They seem to be against free speech and against democracy.
Weird!
anyway, put your postcode in here stopreformuk.vote to find out your tactical vote in your area to keep Reform out.
They seem to be against free speech and against democracy.
Weird!
anyway, put your postcode in here stopreformuk.vote to find out your tactical vote in your area to keep Reform out.
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April 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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This Week in Testing returns in 2 days! (Friday 1pm)
Our weekly talk radio show for testers is where stories, wins & real talk from the testing world come alive.
Join the TWiT crew on stage & catch us up on your week 🎙️
Our weekly talk radio show for testers is where stories, wins & real talk from the testing world come alive.
Join the TWiT crew on stage & catch us up on your week 🎙️
This Week in Testing (4th April 2025)
Register now for This Week in Testing (4th April 2025) on crowdcast, scheduled to go live on April 4, 2025, 01:00 PM GMT+1.
www.crowdcast.io
March 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This Week in Testing returns in 2 days! (Friday 1pm)
Our weekly talk radio show for testers is where stories, wins & real talk from the testing world come alive.
Join the TWiT crew on stage & catch us up on your week 🎙️
Our weekly talk radio show for testers is where stories, wins & real talk from the testing world come alive.
Join the TWiT crew on stage & catch us up on your week 🎙️
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"Bugs explain testing terms like never before" Who knew?!
The Ministry of Testing Glossary is your new favourite way to learn and submit testing concepts and definitions with the colourful antics of The MoTaverse Bugs.
Land on The Glossary and meet the bugs that bring testing to life 🐛 🪐
The Ministry of Testing Glossary is your new favourite way to learn and submit testing concepts and definitions with the colourful antics of The MoTaverse Bugs.
Land on The Glossary and meet the bugs that bring testing to life 🐛 🪐
March 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"Bugs explain testing terms like never before" Who knew?!
The Ministry of Testing Glossary is your new favourite way to learn and submit testing concepts and definitions with the colourful antics of The MoTaverse Bugs.
Land on The Glossary and meet the bugs that bring testing to life 🐛 🪐
The Ministry of Testing Glossary is your new favourite way to learn and submit testing concepts and definitions with the colourful antics of The MoTaverse Bugs.
Land on The Glossary and meet the bugs that bring testing to life 🐛 🪐
Taking the time to learn to read code, even if, like me, you have no interest in writing code is well worth the time and effort.
Learn about the skill of reading code, from structured exercises to IDE features, to help developers improve comprehension and collaboration from @hanneslowette.net & @maritvandijk.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R_V...
Reading Code Effectively: An Overlooked Dev. Skill • Marit van Dijk & Hannes Lowette • GOTO 2025
YouTube video by GOTO Conferences
www.youtube.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Taking the time to learn to read code, even if, like me, you have no interest in writing code is well worth the time and effort.
Pet peeve of the day...
Adding redundant words onto accronyms which already have it in.
ATM machine (2 today) automated teller machine machine
WCAG guidelines (3) web content accessibility guidelines guidelines
PIN number 🤦♂️ (2) personal identification number number
What's vexing you today?
Adding redundant words onto accronyms which already have it in.
ATM machine (2 today) automated teller machine machine
WCAG guidelines (3) web content accessibility guidelines guidelines
PIN number 🤦♂️ (2) personal identification number number
What's vexing you today?
March 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Pet peeve of the day...
Adding redundant words onto accronyms which already have it in.
ATM machine (2 today) automated teller machine machine
WCAG guidelines (3) web content accessibility guidelines guidelines
PIN number 🤦♂️ (2) personal identification number number
What's vexing you today?
Adding redundant words onto accronyms which already have it in.
ATM machine (2 today) automated teller machine machine
WCAG guidelines (3) web content accessibility guidelines guidelines
PIN number 🤦♂️ (2) personal identification number number
What's vexing you today?
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Expand the MoTaverse by adding your expertise to the MOT Glossary. Every definition you contribute strengthens the testing community, showcases your knowledge and updates your profile.
Ready to shape the future of testing? https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary
Ready to shape the future of testing? https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary
March 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Expand the MoTaverse by adding your expertise to the MOT Glossary. Every definition you contribute strengthens the testing community, showcases your knowledge and updates your profile.
Ready to shape the future of testing? https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary
Ready to shape the future of testing? https://www.ministryoftesting.com/software-testing-glossary
So honored to be teaching at #TestBash again with Scott Kenyon
TestBash returns to the legendary Brighton Dome, bringing a stellar lineup shaped by deep research and community insights. See who’s taking the stage in Oct 2025! 🚀👉 https://www.ministryoftesting.com/news/the-testbash-brighton-2025-lineup-is-here
March 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
So honored to be teaching at #TestBash again with Scott Kenyon
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TestBash returns to the legendary Brighton Dome, bringing a stellar lineup shaped by deep research and community insights. See who’s taking the stage in Oct 2025! 🚀👉 https://www.ministryoftesting.com/news/the-testbash-brighton-2025-lineup-is-here
March 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
TestBash returns to the legendary Brighton Dome, bringing a stellar lineup shaped by deep research and community insights. See who’s taking the stage in Oct 2025! 🚀👉 https://www.ministryoftesting.com/news/the-testbash-brighton-2025-lineup-is-here
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Today is Dyscalculia Awareness Day so to make yourself more aware you should definitely check out this great website accessiblenumbers.com and I can 100% recommend the podcast of the same name
Designing services for people who need help with numbers
Low numeracy affects half of adults in the UK. Many live with the limitations of not understanding numbers and the impact that has on everyday life.
accessiblenumbers.com
March 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Today is Dyscalculia Awareness Day so to make yourself more aware you should definitely check out this great website accessiblenumbers.com and I can 100% recommend the podcast of the same name
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Pls help me spread word tomorrow (Tue) 8pm on ITV I'll be talking you through how to check if you can boost your State Pension by possibly £10,000s. There is an urgent deadline coming after which many lose the opportunity.
This is a must watch for anyone age 40 to 73.
This is a must watch for anyone age 40 to 73.
March 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Pls help me spread word tomorrow (Tue) 8pm on ITV I'll be talking you through how to check if you can boost your State Pension by possibly £10,000s. There is an urgent deadline coming after which many lose the opportunity.
This is a must watch for anyone age 40 to 73.
This is a must watch for anyone age 40 to 73.
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Watching the QE Babble webinar on accessibility, which includes the wonderful @adystokes.bsky.social.
And it's been a while, but I did sketch note for the talk, and feel happy with it.
And it's been a while, but I did sketch note for the talk, and feel happy with it.
February 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Watching the QE Babble webinar on accessibility, which includes the wonderful @adystokes.bsky.social.
And it's been a while, but I did sketch note for the talk, and feel happy with it.
And it's been a while, but I did sketch note for the talk, and feel happy with it.
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Hey! We've just joined Bluesky. For our first post, we'd like to share this urgent petition:
"After Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s President Zelensky... the tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed. The offer of a state visit should be rescinded."
Sign here:
"After Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s President Zelensky... the tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed. The offer of a state visit should be rescinded."
Sign here:
Petition: Cancel Trump’s state visit
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Hey! We've just joined Bluesky. For our first post, we'd like to share this urgent petition:
"After Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s President Zelensky... the tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed. The offer of a state visit should be rescinded."
Sign here:
"After Trump’s treatment of Ukraine’s President Zelensky... the tactic of trying to flatter him into doing the right thing has failed. The offer of a state visit should be rescinded."
Sign here:
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MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is here.
"The thing that’s really great about finding bugs is when someone else knows and helps decide if it gets fixed or if they will fix it." — Elizabeth Zagroba.
"The thing that’s really great about finding bugs is when someone else knows and helps decide if it gets fixed or if they will fix it." — Elizabeth Zagroba.
February 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
MoT Software Testing Essentials Certification is here.
"The thing that’s really great about finding bugs is when someone else knows and helps decide if it gets fixed or if they will fix it." — Elizabeth Zagroba.
"The thing that’s really great about finding bugs is when someone else knows and helps decide if it gets fixed or if they will fix it." — Elizabeth Zagroba.
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axe-con 2025 is on February 25!
Building accessible digital experiences requires a team effort, across design, development, management, testing, accessibility experts, and of course, legal.
Building accessible digital experiences requires a team effort, across design, development, management, testing, accessibility experts, and of course, legal.
axe-con 2025 Schedule | Deque
View the entire axe-con 2025 live event schedule. Divided into 4 tracks supporting digital accessibility. Design, Dev, Org Success & Wildcard.
buff.ly
February 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
axe-con 2025 is on February 25!
Building accessible digital experiences requires a team effort, across design, development, management, testing, accessibility experts, and of course, legal.
Building accessible digital experiences requires a team effort, across design, development, management, testing, accessibility experts, and of course, legal.
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It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
February 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too.
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them.
Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)
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Friday joke for my quality folks:
Why did the quality engineer get kicked out of the pirate ship?
They kept saying 'BLOCKER' every time someone mentioned shipping!
*adjusts quality eyepatch*
Why did the quality engineer get kicked out of the pirate ship?
They kept saying 'BLOCKER' every time someone mentioned shipping!
*adjusts quality eyepatch*
January 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Friday joke for my quality folks:
Why did the quality engineer get kicked out of the pirate ship?
They kept saying 'BLOCKER' every time someone mentioned shipping!
*adjusts quality eyepatch*
Why did the quality engineer get kicked out of the pirate ship?
They kept saying 'BLOCKER' every time someone mentioned shipping!
*adjusts quality eyepatch*