@rachaelbm.bsky.social
It takes dedication and kindness to volunteer time and expertise to make the world a better place.
Thank you to our volunteers at Accessible Community for your dedication to people with disabilities.
accessiblecommunity.org/team/staff/
Thank you to our volunteers at Accessible Community for your dedication to people with disabilities.
accessiblecommunity.org/team/staff/
October 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It takes dedication and kindness to volunteer time and expertise to make the world a better place.
Thank you to our volunteers at Accessible Community for your dedication to people with disabilities.
accessiblecommunity.org/team/staff/
Thank you to our volunteers at Accessible Community for your dedication to people with disabilities.
accessiblecommunity.org/team/staff/
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It's Constitution Day! The Constitution's current home is the National Archives, but it used to be housed here at the Library.
For the first time ever, through Oct. 1, the National Archives has the U.S. Constitution & all 27 amendments on display. Head to visit.archives.gov to learn more!
For the first time ever, through Oct. 1, the National Archives has the U.S. Constitution & all 27 amendments on display. Head to visit.archives.gov to learn more!
September 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It's Constitution Day! The Constitution's current home is the National Archives, but it used to be housed here at the Library.
For the first time ever, through Oct. 1, the National Archives has the U.S. Constitution & all 27 amendments on display. Head to visit.archives.gov to learn more!
For the first time ever, through Oct. 1, the National Archives has the U.S. Constitution & all 27 amendments on display. Head to visit.archives.gov to learn more!
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month. It's easy to get one from the Library of Congress!
Here's how: www.loc.gov/research-cen...
Here's how: www.loc.gov/research-cen...
September 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
September is Library Card Sign-up Month. It's easy to get one from the Library of Congress!
Here's how: www.loc.gov/research-cen...
Here's how: www.loc.gov/research-cen...
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The National Book Festival always goes by way too fast! We had a great day and we hope you did, too.
Please take our survey and tell us how we did: nationalbookfestivalsurvey.com
#NatBookFest
Please take our survey and tell us how we did: nationalbookfestivalsurvey.com
#NatBookFest
September 7, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The National Book Festival always goes by way too fast! We had a great day and we hope you did, too.
Please take our survey and tell us how we did: nationalbookfestivalsurvey.com
#NatBookFest
Please take our survey and tell us how we did: nationalbookfestivalsurvey.com
#NatBookFest
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It's almost time! The 25th Library of Congress National Book Festival is TOMORROW (Saturday, Sept. 6) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Are you coming? Read this #NatBookFest thread! 🧵👇
September 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's almost time! The 25th Library of Congress National Book Festival is TOMORROW (Saturday, Sept. 6) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Are you coming? Read this #NatBookFest thread! 🧵👇
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The next update for the WCAG 3 draft is here, the article is a few thoughts from the chairs, and links to the draft and the WCAG 3 Introduction.
#accessibility #a11y #wcag3
whollyaccessible.org/2025/09/04/w...
#accessibility #a11y #wcag3
whollyaccessible.org/2025/09/04/w...
WCAG 3 September 2025 Update – Wholly Accessible
The Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (AG) has updated the W3C Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3 Working Draft. This update is a first step towards publishing a full draft at the Developi...
whollyaccessible.org
September 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The next update for the WCAG 3 draft is here, the article is a few thoughts from the chairs, and links to the draft and the WCAG 3 Introduction.
#accessibility #a11y #wcag3
whollyaccessible.org/2025/09/04/w...
#accessibility #a11y #wcag3
whollyaccessible.org/2025/09/04/w...
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NEWS: We're offering a wide variety of activities and programs for families and attendees of all ages at the National Book Festival next month. Join us from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 6th at the Washington Convention Center. newsroom.loc.gov/news/nationa...
newsroom.loc.gov
August 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
NEWS: We're offering a wide variety of activities and programs for families and attendees of all ages at the National Book Festival next month. Join us from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 6th at the Washington Convention Center. newsroom.loc.gov/news/nationa...
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A while ago, I posted about “views”, a new definition we've been working on.
Good news, we resolved on using a specific definition (draft). Updated my post to explain: hidde.blog/views/#headi...
thanks to all who chimed in, and specifically the efforts of co-chair @alastairc.uk to make this happen
Good news, we resolved on using a specific definition (draft). Updated my post to explain: hidde.blog/views/#headi...
thanks to all who chimed in, and specifically the efforts of co-chair @alastairc.uk to make this happen
Views on views
Web pages hold us back. What about views?
hidde.blog
July 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A while ago, I posted about “views”, a new definition we've been working on.
Good news, we resolved on using a specific definition (draft). Updated my post to explain: hidde.blog/views/#headi...
thanks to all who chimed in, and specifically the efforts of co-chair @alastairc.uk to make this happen
Good news, we resolved on using a specific definition (draft). Updated my post to explain: hidde.blog/views/#headi...
thanks to all who chimed in, and specifically the efforts of co-chair @alastairc.uk to make this happen
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I'm got a question about which type of CAPTCHA is best for accessibility. I found my self saying: It's like asking whether sea water is more dry than tap water, they are both intrinsically wet!
May 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I'm got a question about which type of CAPTCHA is best for accessibility. I found my self saying: It's like asking whether sea water is more dry than tap water, they are both intrinsically wet!
Am I the only person who struggles to wade through content marked #accessibility but just calling out the need for alt text? Any chance we could use a new hashtag like #addAltText?
April 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Am I the only person who struggles to wade through content marked #accessibility but just calling out the need for alt text? Any chance we could use a new hashtag like #addAltText?
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Tonight, join Vis-Ability 2025: a unique gathering of blind and vision impaired leaders.
TetraLogical Directors @tink.uk and @stevefaulkner.bsky.social will be attending with Léonie as a panelist.
fightforsight.org.uk/get-involved/vis-ability-2025
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #VisAbility2025
TetraLogical Directors @tink.uk and @stevefaulkner.bsky.social will be attending with Léonie as a panelist.
fightforsight.org.uk/get-involved/vis-ability-2025
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #VisAbility2025
Vis-Ability 2025 | Fight for Sight
fightforsight.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Tonight, join Vis-Ability 2025: a unique gathering of blind and vision impaired leaders.
TetraLogical Directors @tink.uk and @stevefaulkner.bsky.social will be attending with Léonie as a panelist.
fightforsight.org.uk/get-involved/vis-ability-2025
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #VisAbility2025
TetraLogical Directors @tink.uk and @stevefaulkner.bsky.social will be attending with Léonie as a panelist.
fightforsight.org.uk/get-involved/vis-ability-2025
#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #VisAbility2025
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What needs are #accessibility guidance and research missing? How do we identify accessibility requirements for new technologies? Questions like these led to the Digital Accessibility Framework. This model of disability needs is ready for public feedback. accessiblecommunity.org/blog/advanci...
Accessible Community - Advancing accessibility standards
We are excited to share the Digital Accessibility Framework - a top-down look at the needs of people with disabilities within digital environments.
accessiblecommunity.org
April 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What needs are #accessibility guidance and research missing? How do we identify accessibility requirements for new technologies? Questions like these led to the Digital Accessibility Framework. This model of disability needs is ready for public feedback. accessiblecommunity.org/blog/advanci...
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We've joined with @accessiblecommunity.org and issued 4 challenges to discuss at #AccessU2025 related to the future of digital #ally. Learn more, submit ideas, and earn a 40% discount on AccessU tickets in May - in person in Austin or remote on Zoom events. knowbility.org/programs/joh...
New for 2025 - Flipped Learning Track — Knowbility
New for 2025 - Flipped Learning Track
knowbility.org
April 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We've joined with @accessiblecommunity.org and issued 4 challenges to discuss at #AccessU2025 related to the future of digital #ally. Learn more, submit ideas, and earn a 40% discount on AccessU tickets in May - in person in Austin or remote on Zoom events. knowbility.org/programs/joh...
If you missed the WCAG 3 talk at CSUN, a link to the slides and our answers to follow up questions are available.
Thanks to @alastairc.uk for putting this together. And as always thanks to the efforts of AG members for moving WCAG 3 forward. #accessibility #wcag
Thanks to @alastairc.uk for putting this together. And as always thanks to the efforts of AG members for moving WCAG 3 forward. #accessibility #wcag
Follow Up Questions: WCAG 3 CSUN Talk – Wholly Accessible
The Accessibility Guidelines Working Group chairs and staff presented “WCAG 3: The True Story!” at CSUN 2025. Due to time constraints, we were not able to answer all of the audience’s questions. We’v...
whollyaccessible.org
April 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
If you missed the WCAG 3 talk at CSUN, a link to the slides and our answers to follow up questions are available.
Thanks to @alastairc.uk for putting this together. And as always thanks to the efforts of AG members for moving WCAG 3 forward. #accessibility #wcag
Thanks to @alastairc.uk for putting this together. And as always thanks to the efforts of AG members for moving WCAG 3 forward. #accessibility #wcag
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CSUN ATC wrap-up! alastairc.uk/2025/03/csun...
Only about two weeks late, but there was so much to see and do at the biggest accessibility conference that it took a while to write up...
Only about two weeks late, but there was so much to see and do at the biggest accessibility conference that it took a while to write up...
CSUN 2025 conference notes | AlastairC
alastairc.uk
March 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
CSUN ATC wrap-up! alastairc.uk/2025/03/csun...
Only about two weeks late, but there was so much to see and do at the biggest accessibility conference that it took a while to write up...
Only about two weeks late, but there was so much to see and do at the biggest accessibility conference that it took a while to write up...
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Captioned recording (w ASL) of my #CSUNATC US digital #accessibility legal update talk. Trying to find the balance between risks and hope in this terrible time in the United States: m.youtube.com/watch?v=fQyW.... #disability #a11y #CSUN #CSUNATC2025
Featured Presentation: Digital Accessibility Legal Update: US
YouTube video by Center on Disabilities at CSUN
m.youtube.com
March 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Captioned recording (w ASL) of my #CSUNATC US digital #accessibility legal update talk. Trying to find the balance between risks and hope in this terrible time in the United States: m.youtube.com/watch?v=fQyW.... #disability #a11y #CSUN #CSUNATC2025
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If you enjoy puzzles, join us tonight at #CSUNATC25 to play test the newest picnic themed accessible escape room. We have limited spots. Sign up below.
#CSUN2025 #CSUNATC2025 #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #A11yEvents #AccessibilityEvents
#CSUN2025 #CSUNATC2025 #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #A11yEvents #AccessibilityEvents
Accessible Community - CSUN 2025
The Accessible Escape Room at CSUN 2025
accessiblecommunity.org
March 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
If you enjoy puzzles, join us tonight at #CSUNATC25 to play test the newest picnic themed accessible escape room. We have limited spots. Sign up below.
#CSUN2025 #CSUNATC2025 #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #A11yEvents #AccessibilityEvents
#CSUN2025 #CSUNATC2025 #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #A11yEvents #AccessibilityEvents
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A small but impactful action: If you have #accessibility or #disability resources maintained by the U.S. Government:
1. Check to make sure it is archived in the Internet Archive AND
2. Add it to the Archive if it is not.
This blog has instructions for both.
1. Check to make sure it is archived in the Internet Archive AND
2. Add it to the Archive if it is not.
This blog has instructions for both.
Accessible Community - Blog
Instructions for making sure the Internet Archive has saved important accessibility references
accessiblecommunity.org
March 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A small but impactful action: If you have #accessibility or #disability resources maintained by the U.S. Government:
1. Check to make sure it is archived in the Internet Archive AND
2. Add it to the Archive if it is not.
This blog has instructions for both.
1. Check to make sure it is archived in the Internet Archive AND
2. Add it to the Archive if it is not.
This blog has instructions for both.
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Challenge 1: How we can use and shape AI so it benefits people with disabilities?
Prompts:
- What areas of #accessibility can AI improve now and in the future?
- How does the increased use of AI affect accessibility standards and legal compliance?
Will you join the conversation at #accessU?
Prompts:
- What areas of #accessibility can AI improve now and in the future?
- How does the increased use of AI affect accessibility standards and legal compliance?
Will you join the conversation at #accessU?
Accessible Community - Themes for AccessU's Flipped Classroom
Thought provoking questions for the three challenges that we'll be discussing at the conference.
accessiblecommunity.org
February 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Challenge 1: How we can use and shape AI so it benefits people with disabilities?
Prompts:
- What areas of #accessibility can AI improve now and in the future?
- How does the increased use of AI affect accessibility standards and legal compliance?
Will you join the conversation at #accessU?
Prompts:
- What areas of #accessibility can AI improve now and in the future?
- How does the increased use of AI affect accessibility standards and legal compliance?
Will you join the conversation at #accessU?
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AccessU Flipped Learning Track - Call for Presentations
Do you want to discuss challenges in #accessibility? Join us virtually or in-person at AccessU for the flipped learning track.
We invite you to submit your insights by March 31st on 1 of 3 challenge areas.
knowbility.org/programs/joh...
Do you want to discuss challenges in #accessibility? Join us virtually or in-person at AccessU for the flipped learning track.
We invite you to submit your insights by March 31st on 1 of 3 challenge areas.
knowbility.org/programs/joh...
February 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
AccessU Flipped Learning Track - Call for Presentations
Do you want to discuss challenges in #accessibility? Join us virtually or in-person at AccessU for the flipped learning track.
We invite you to submit your insights by March 31st on 1 of 3 challenge areas.
knowbility.org/programs/joh...
Do you want to discuss challenges in #accessibility? Join us virtually or in-person at AccessU for the flipped learning track.
We invite you to submit your insights by March 31st on 1 of 3 challenge areas.
knowbility.org/programs/joh...