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Text resizing matters. Tim Wright’s article warns that blocking text zoom denies access, especially on mobile or for low-vision users. Let your design bend, not break, at 200% zoom.

www.24a11y.com/2017/accessi...

#WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #UX #A11y
Accessibility in Resizing Text - 24 Accessibility
Tim Wright discusses the impact that preventing text resizing on your sites has on mobile commuters and the impact of small touches.
www.24a11y.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
People with disabilities must be co-creators of our accessibility testing, not just subjects. Becky Gibson outlines how this shift drives real inclusion and better outcomes.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #DesignThinking #A11y #A11yTesting #AccessibilityTesting
Accessibility Testing by People with Disabilities - 24 Accessibility
I believe that people with disabilities often end up as unwilling accessibility testers. Any time a person with a disability interacts with the web, they may be unwittingly performing testing because…
www.24a11y.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Erik Kroes’s post calls out well-meaning but harmful shortcuts, like over-labeling or relying only on automated tests. A must-read if you care about real inclusive design.

www.24a11y.com/2019/7-weird...

#InclusiveDesign #WebDev #WCAG #A11y #WebAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility
8 Weird Tips Accessibility Specialists Don't Want You to Know! - 24 Accessibility
Number 4 Will Give You a Seizure The title is written as a so-called clickbait title and meant as a tongue-in-cheek joke. Often clickbait titles deceptively present tips as a form of powerful secret…
www.24a11y.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
xperienz.bsky.social
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re reminded that the true power of the web lies in its universality. 🌎💻

Let’s continue working together to create digital experiences that welcome everyone, without exception. 🙌

#digitalaccessibility #A11Y
Xperienz. 3 December - International Day of Persons with Disabilities. "The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." Quote by Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Uncover how focus states impact accessibility and how a mix of automation, AI & hands‑on testing helps you cover what others miss.

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#DigitalAccessibility #UXDesign #InclusiveDesign #TestingMethods #WCAG #A11y
Testing Methods: Focus Appearance
WCAG 2.4.13 Focus Appearance ensures users can clearly perceive keyboard focus. A hybrid testing approach, combining automated, AI-based, and manual methods, delivers scalable, nuanced, and human-centered validation, enhancing usability for all users, including those with visual or motor impairments.
www.dennisdeacon.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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A top-down view of a wooden table with multiple laptops, notebooks, smartphones, and various items including a teapot, water bottles, headphones, and snacks. Several people are working collaboratively, typing on laptops and using mobile devices, with papers and pens scattered around.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
deconspray.bsky.social
GitHub dropped toast notifications because they failed on accessibility and usability. Time to ask: when our UI “whispers” messages, are all users hearing them?

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#DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #WebDev #InclusiveDesign #UXDesign #A11y
Toasts
GitHub no longer uses toasts because of their accessibility and usability issues.
primer.style
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Understanding when to use a link vs a button can change the accessibility game. Deeksha Yadav’s article breaks down why semantics matter, for users and screen-readers. What has your experience been?

www.tpgi.com/link-vs-butt...

#DigitalAccessibility #UXDesign #A11y #UI
Link vs Button: Choosing the Right Element for the Right Job - TPGi — a Vispero company
This article explains how and why to use semantic links and buttons so the correct actions are conveyed correctly to assistive technologies.
www.tpgi.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Stop clock-watching accessibility tests. The real win is inclusive process, not fast passes.

www.dennisdeacon.com/web/accessib...

#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #TestingStrategy #A11y
Testing Methods: No Timing
WCAG 2.2.3 No Timing ensures users aren’t limited by time when interacting with content. A Level AAA criterion, it promotes inclusivity by allowing users to pause, stop, or extend timers. A hybrid of automated, AI, and manual testing best ensures accessibility for all.
www.dennisdeacon.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Weekly reading list from Ricky Onsman serves up sharp insights on digital accessibility & inclusive design. Dive in, find your takeaway & share which idea challenged your thinking or sparked fresh action.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #WCAG #UX #A11y
Weekly Reading List November 10 2025 - TPGi — a Vispero company
A weekly roundup of links to digital accessibility industry news, posted every Monday. Compiled by Ricky Onsman.
www.tpgi.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
#Accessibility often begins with great design, but somewhere between the design file and the build, it crumbles. Alicia Jarvis highlights three big gaps.

www.alicia.design/post/why-acc...

#UXDesign #DesignSystems #UX #DigitalAccessibility #A11y
Alicia Jarvis | Alicia.Design | Home
Alicia Jarvis is a professional problem solver. Alicia.Design showcases her human-centered approach to solve complex societal problems.
Alicia.Design
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
deliveredsocial.bsky.social
We have launched a new website for Mr Dot. Clarke is a Portsmouth-based Braille artist, and accessibility guided every choice we made.

His art, exhibitions, and news take centre stage, with clear paths for press and commissions.

#InclusiveDesign #AccessibleWebsites #DigitalAccessibility
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Digital Accessibility Tip: Avoid “Click Here” Links

✅ Good: “Download the ADA fact sheet”
🚫 Not: “Click here”

Descriptive links help people using screen readers or keyboard navigation understand where the link goes.

#ADA #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityTipTuesday
Digital Accessibility Tip Keyboard keys with blue accessibility icons for wheelchair, hearing, and visual impairments highlighting digital accessibility tips.
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Calling all *academic* librarians!



Do you create or manage online guides (LibGuides)?
Take our 15-minute anonymous survey to share your practices and help improve digital accessibility.

👉 Take the survey: bit.ly/43wWsM9

#Librarysky #DigitalAccessibility #LibGuides
Content Accessibility Survey
We are seeking your insights on the educational content provided through your library’s website via research guides and subject- or course-specific resources, topical content, or event-related materia...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Just read Ricky Onsman’s “Weekly Reading List Nov 3 2025” on TPGi, a smart, sharp collection of reads for anyone working in accessibility and UX.

www.tpgi.com/weekly-readi...

#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #WebAccessibility #A11y #UXDesign
Weekly Reading List November 3 2025 - TPGi — a Vispero company
A weekly roundup of links to digital accessibility industry news, posted every Monday. Compiled by Ricky Onsman.
www.tpgi.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
This article from A11Y Collective highlights that choosing between a modal or dialog isn’t just a design detail, it’s about how your users move through your product.

www.a11y-collective.com/blog/modal-v...

#Accessibility #UXDesign #WebDev #InclusiveDesign #UIdesign #DigitalAccessibility #A11y
When to Use Modal vs Dialog Components
Confused about modal vs dialog components? Discover implementation patterns, accessibility guidelines, and best practices for creating user-friendly interfaces.
www.a11y-collective.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
The WebAIM “2025 Web Accessibility in Mind” playlist is live and it’s a goldmine for anyone serious about making the web more inclusive.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WebA11y #AccessibilityStrategy #A11y
2025 Web Accessibility In Mind Conference
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November 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
AI tools still struggle with accessible code.
Aaron Gustafson digs into where CodeGen models miss the mark and what we can do about it.

www.aaron-gustafson.com/notebook/ide...

#Accessibility #AI #CodeGen #InclusiveTech #A11y #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility
Identifying Accessibility Data Gaps in CodeGen Models :: Aaron Gustafson
Late last year, I probed an LLM’s responses to HTML code generation prompts to assess its adherence to accessibility best practices. The results were unsurprisingly disappointing — roughly what I’d…
www.aaron-gustafson.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
WCAG 3 ... a change of context, from Steve Faulkner

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#WCAG #WCAG3 #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y
WCAG 3 a change of context – HTML Accessibility
Why change? The old skool WCAG 2x definition of a web page is not fit for purpose when WCAG is used to test non web user interfaces as it is, for example native apps it leads to suboptimal outcomes.
html5accessibility.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Christiane Link shares an article on the Accessibility of Self-Service Screens

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#SelfService #QuickService #Kiosk #Kiosks #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y
The Accessibility of Self-Service Screens
Improved service or even more barriers?
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February 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Karl Groves tells it straight: digital accessibility is not a legal loophole. It’s a civil rights issue to be taken seriously.

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#CivilRights #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y
Digital Accessibility is a Civil Right - Karl Groves
Recently, the City Journal published a critique of ADA-based lawsuits targeting inaccessible websites that paints a picture of legal chaos and unfair burdens on businesses. But beneath its…
karlgroves.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
accessibleminds.bsky.social
Our expert Digital Accessibility Services ensure WCAG & ADA compliance plus, discover How Software Vendors Can Prepare for EAA 2025 Without Compromising UX and stay ahead of accessibility regulations.
#DigitalAccessibility #EAA2025 #UXDesign #SoftwareVendors
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How Software Vendors Can Prepare for EAA 2025 Without Compromising UX - Accessible Minds
The EAA was adopted to harmonize accessibility requirements across the EU and promote inclusive digital environments.
accessiblemindstech.com
June 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
tpgi.bsky.social
Vispero's Matt Ater recently joined the Accessibility and Gen AI podcast to discuss assistive technology, the importance of UX in developing accessibility tools, and more!

Check out the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6NG...

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #AI #Podcast
Ep 9 - Matt Ater - Senior Vice President, Vispero
YouTube video by Accessibility and Gen AI
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June 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Vermont State University has selected YuJa Panorama to help support its commitment to inclusive education and meet Title II regulations. Read more: buff.ly/jaC7brb
#DigitalAccessibility #HigherEd
Vermont State University campus
June 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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North Idaho College has selected YuJa to support its commitment to accessibility and inclusion through the adoption of three integrated accessibility solutions. Read more: buff.ly/HP53L53
#HigherEd #DigitalAccessibility #EducationEquity
Coeur d’Alene, ID
June 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM