Murray Inman
@murrayinman.bsky.social
Passionate about #accessibility, instructional technology, and stuff. I'm a pixelated guy. Work at riosalado.edu.
#a11y #EdTech
#a11y #EdTech
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"The question we should be asking is how non-disabled people can advocate with—not for—disabled people.” - @sfdirewolf.bsky.social #axecon
February 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"The question we should be asking is how non-disabled people can advocate with—not for—disabled people.” - @sfdirewolf.bsky.social #axecon
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It's really difficult to reconcile the state of the web today and the idealism of this document, and man I work in a specialty that's a fractal of contradictions. www.w3.org/blog/2024/w3...
W3C Statement on Ethical Web Principles guides the community to build a better web
The Ethical Web Principles, which build on W3C’s core values and principles in the web and its architecture, are a call to action for the web industry and for W3C itself, aiming to deliver positive so...
www.w3.org
December 12, 2024 at 4:34 PM
It's really difficult to reconcile the state of the web today and the idealism of this document, and man I work in a specialty that's a fractal of contradictions. www.w3.org/blog/2024/w3...
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The newly release “ARIA in HTML” specification by the W3C, guides developers on using ARIA with HTML to improve accessibility while preserving native semantics.
www.w3.org/TR/html-aria/
www.w3.org/TR/html-aria/
ARIA in HTML
This specification defines the authoring rules (author conformance requirements) for the use
of Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) 1.2 and Digital Publishing WAI-ARIA Module 1.0 ...
www.w3.org
December 17, 2024 at 11:58 AM
The newly release “ARIA in HTML” specification by the W3C, guides developers on using ARIA with HTML to improve accessibility while preserving native semantics.
www.w3.org/TR/html-aria/
www.w3.org/TR/html-aria/
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Thursday December 12, free and online: My annual U.S. Digital #Accessibility Legal Update (thanks 3Play Media). Lots to talk about including the potential impact of the November election on digital accessibility law in the U.S.
Register here: go.3playmedia.com/wbnr-12-12-2... #a11y #disability
Register here: go.3playmedia.com/wbnr-12-12-2... #a11y #disability
2024 Digital Accessibility Legal Update with Lainey Feingold
Join us for our 2024 Digital Accessibility presented by Lainey Feingold!
go.3playmedia.com
December 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Thursday December 12, free and online: My annual U.S. Digital #Accessibility Legal Update (thanks 3Play Media). Lots to talk about including the potential impact of the November election on digital accessibility law in the U.S.
Register here: go.3playmedia.com/wbnr-12-12-2... #a11y #disability
Register here: go.3playmedia.com/wbnr-12-12-2... #a11y #disability
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One of the biggest problems with UI development is about to be solved!
Customizable
Customizable
December 5, 2024 at 5:54 PM
One of the biggest problems with UI development is about to be solved!
Customizable
Customizable
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"Every technology user deserves the final say over how the systems they depend on work." #a11y www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
Disability Rights Are Technology Rights
During Disability Employee Awareness month, we call out the medical tech industry for fighting disabled people's right to repair or modify the tech that they own.
www.eff.org
October 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM
"Every technology user deserves the final say over how the systems they depend on work." #a11y www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
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Accessibility is not a loud, one-time event; It isn't about quick fixes or public shaming.
it's like watering a plant – splash it once, and you'll make a mess; nurture it daily, and you'll watch it thrive.
#AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityRights #a11y #Equity #SDGs #Diversity
it's like watering a plant – splash it once, and you'll make a mess; nurture it daily, and you'll watch it thrive.
#AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityRights #a11y #Equity #SDGs #Diversity
March 27, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Accessibility is not a loud, one-time event; It isn't about quick fixes or public shaming.
it's like watering a plant – splash it once, and you'll make a mess; nurture it daily, and you'll watch it thrive.
#AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityRights #a11y #Equity #SDGs #Diversity
it's like watering a plant – splash it once, and you'll make a mess; nurture it daily, and you'll watch it thrive.
#AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #DisabilityRights #a11y #Equity #SDGs #Diversity
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I feel like we did all that work on basic accessibility for screen readers beyond alt text for Twitter and then people just... forgot it all.
Don't use special characters in your display name. Don't do ASCII art because it's hell on screen reader users. etc.
Don't use special characters in your display name. Don't do ASCII art because it's hell on screen reader users. etc.
March 27, 2024 at 4:02 AM
I feel like we did all that work on basic accessibility for screen readers beyond alt text for Twitter and then people just... forgot it all.
Don't use special characters in your display name. Don't do ASCII art because it's hell on screen reader users. etc.
Don't use special characters in your display name. Don't do ASCII art because it's hell on screen reader users. etc.
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"Can I Play That?" is a website focusing on the intersection of web accessibility and video games. The site is a resource of reviews, features, and news coverage of accessibility within video games. The site is aimed at both players and developers.
caniplaythat.com
caniplaythat.com
Can I Play That?
Can I Play That provides accessibility focused game reviews and news. For Disabled Gamers, By Disabled Gamers.
caniplaythat.com
March 24, 2024 at 12:20 AM
"Can I Play That?" is a website focusing on the intersection of web accessibility and video games. The site is a resource of reviews, features, and news coverage of accessibility within video games. The site is aimed at both players and developers.
caniplaythat.com
caniplaythat.com
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A common question about alt text is whether or not it's appropriate to mention attributes like race or skin tone. A common response is, "It depends." In this post, Tolu Adegbite explains how race can be relevant and important in providing context.
ux.shopify.com/the-case-for...
ux.shopify.com/the-case-for...
The case for describing race in alternative text attributes
How to describe race in alt text and why it’s important
ux.shopify.com
March 8, 2024 at 2:16 PM
A common question about alt text is whether or not it's appropriate to mention attributes like race or skin tone. A common response is, "It depends." In this post, Tolu Adegbite explains how race can be relevant and important in providing context.
ux.shopify.com/the-case-for...
ux.shopify.com/the-case-for...
I just backed Wish Upon a Star, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/pau...
Wish Upon a Star
A Far-Future Sci-Fi Comic Anthology retelling Fairy Tales
www.kickstarter.com
March 20, 2024 at 2:57 PM
I just backed Wish Upon a Star, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/pau...
So excited! Braille Institute is working on a monospace and variable version of their very popular, free, and open licensed Atkinson Hyperlegible font! I love it so much that I've changed my default browser font to it! Find on Google Fonts #csunatc24 #a11y
March 19, 2024 at 5:52 PM
So excited! Braille Institute is working on a monospace and variable version of their very popular, free, and open licensed Atkinson Hyperlegible font! I love it so much that I've changed my default browser font to it! Find on Google Fonts #csunatc24 #a11y
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We're packing our bags, grabbing all of our purple
@wgbh.org swag, and getting ready to head out to #CSUNATC24! Come and see us at our 3 sessions on Thursday and Friday, and learn about our work in captioning, environmental audio description, and social media accessibility!
@wgbh.org swag, and getting ready to head out to #CSUNATC24! Come and see us at our 3 sessions on Thursday and Friday, and learn about our work in captioning, environmental audio description, and social media accessibility!
March 13, 2024 at 8:59 PM
We're packing our bags, grabbing all of our purple
@wgbh.org swag, and getting ready to head out to #CSUNATC24! Come and see us at our 3 sessions on Thursday and Friday, and learn about our work in captioning, environmental audio description, and social media accessibility!
@wgbh.org swag, and getting ready to head out to #CSUNATC24! Come and see us at our 3 sessions on Thursday and Friday, and learn about our work in captioning, environmental audio description, and social media accessibility!
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“Unintentional #ableism is still ableism”, Haben Girma #CSUNATC24 keynote about how disability drives innovation is an all-star talk on communication access
March 19, 2024 at 3:48 PM
“Unintentional #ableism is still ableism”, Haben Girma #CSUNATC24 keynote about how disability drives innovation is an all-star talk on communication access
I was tempted to sleep in this morning but forced myself up. So glad I did. I got to hear Haben Girma speak truth with kindness and humor in her keynote at CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. So grateful I didn't miss this opportunity. #csunatc24 #a11y #ada #disabilities
March 19, 2024 at 4:19 PM
I was tempted to sleep in this morning but forced myself up. So glad I did. I got to hear Haben Girma speak truth with kindness and humor in her keynote at CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. So grateful I didn't miss this opportunity. #csunatc24 #a11y #ada #disabilities
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A lot of working towards accessibility can feel like trying to boil the ocean. There’s so much to be done, and rarely enough people/time to do it.
You really have to hold onto the wins and carry them with you more than the difficulties of trying to create change in systems that do not want it.
You really have to hold onto the wins and carry them with you more than the difficulties of trying to create change in systems that do not want it.
January 29, 2024 at 6:46 PM
A lot of working towards accessibility can feel like trying to boil the ocean. There’s so much to be done, and rarely enough people/time to do it.
You really have to hold onto the wins and carry them with you more than the difficulties of trying to create change in systems that do not want it.
You really have to hold onto the wins and carry them with you more than the difficulties of trying to create change in systems that do not want it.
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Another advocacy win! After pushback from disability and Long COVID advocates, the Census Bureau halted survey changes that would artificially reduce disability numbers by 40%, and limit access to resources for housing, schools, program benefits etc.
The Census Bureau halts changing how it asks about disabilities following a backlash
Facing a growing backlash, the U.S. Census Bureau has halted plans to change how it asks people about disabilities.
apnews.com
February 7, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Another advocacy win! After pushback from disability and Long COVID advocates, the Census Bureau halted survey changes that would artificially reduce disability numbers by 40%, and limit access to resources for housing, schools, program benefits etc.
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👋 I published a chapter from the Practical Accessibility course on my website. It's an extensive guide to ARIA live regions, how to use them, & how NOT to.
👉 Accessible Notifications with ARIA Live Regions
Part 1: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
Part 2: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
👉 Accessible Notifications with ARIA Live Regions
Part 1: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
Part 2: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
January 16, 2024 at 10:10 AM
👋 I published a chapter from the Practical Accessibility course on my website. It's an extensive guide to ARIA live regions, how to use them, & how NOT to.
👉 Accessible Notifications with ARIA Live Regions
Part 1: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
Part 2: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
👉 Accessible Notifications with ARIA Live Regions
Part 1: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...
Part 2: www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/accessi...