If you’re guiding accessibility or compliance at your organization, this webinar is for you. Join us tomorrow to explore strategies that keep you compliant and drive long-term results.

Webinar: Understanding ADA Title II: Accessibility Auditing, Compliance, and Prioritization
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 28 at Noon Eastern Time
Presented by: David Sloan, Chief Accessibility Officer at Vispero

Reserve your spot: https://www.tpgi.com/webinar-understanding-ada-title-ii-accessibility-auditing-compliance-and-prioritization/

I just published a new piece: “Why Can’t Everything Be Accessible?”
Accessibility isn’t complicated—it’s ignored. We’ve failed to teach, enforce, and value inclusion in tech.
Developers, educators, governments, and companies all have a role to play.
Read and share if you believe accessibility should be for everyone:
https://taylorarndt.substack.com/p/why-cant-everything-be-accessible
#Accessibility #Inclusion #A11y #DigitalAccessibility #DisabilityRights #TechForGood #AI #InclusiveDesign

Matt Ater was excited to participate in the session, "The Accessibility Opportunity: How Leading Brands Rethink Consumers’ Experiences," at the 2025 M-Enabling Summit today. The conference continues through tomorrow (October 8). There is still time to meet our accessibility team; Matt Ater, David Sloan, and Cord Keating! Get the details: https://www.tpgi.com/2025-m-enabling-summit/

Have you ever wondered about the difference between Universal Design and Inclusive Design?

They each define an approach to making the world accessible to people with disabilities, but follow different philosophies.

Read the full article: https://www.tpgi.com/universal-design-vs-inclusive-design/

Oh, the irony! A groundbreaking energy story buried under layers of digital inaccessibility. Who knew Utah's latest power revolution would be an exclusive club for 403 enthusiasts?
https://www.gatesnotes.com/utahs-hottest-new-power-source-is-below-the-ground #energyinnovation #digitalaccessibility #Utahpower #403forbidden #exclusivity #HackerNews #ngated

As we mark the 30th anniversary of JAWS (Job Access With Speech), we’re often asked: What is JAWS?

JAWS is a screen reader that enables individuals who are blind or visually impaired to use a computer independently. It provides speech output and works with keyboard commands or a Braille display, making it possible to browse the web, write emails, work with documents and spreadsheets, and more.

Learn more: https://www.freedomscientific.com/products/software/jaws/

Barrierefreiheit im ADFC

Seit Juni gilt das #Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz. Auch wir wollen unsere digitalen Angebote für alle zugänglich machen.

Neu auf unserer Website: Ein Barrierefreiheits-Tool für besseren Kontrast und individuelle Schriftgröße.

Barrierefreiheit heißt: Informationen so gestalten, dass alle Menschen sie nutzen können – egal ob mit oder ohne Behinderung.

Last week, Quentin was on The Digital Access Show with Narelle from DASAT, talking all things NVDA and Digital Accessibility. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWmVMdu03vA or however you get your favourite podcasts!

Ah, the EU strikes again with their groundbreaking 'rules' on digital accessibility , ensuring absolutely everyone—including your grandma's toaster—can access the web, just as long as you turn on Javascript . Because nothing says cutting-edge #technology like a 90s pop-up reminder.
https://www.rte.ie/news/technology/2025/0627/1520552-digital-accessibility/ #EUrules #digitalaccessibility #webaccessibility #nostalgia #HackerNews #ngated

W3C Accessibility Specialist Daniel Montalvo will be at the Inclusive Africa Conference 3–5 June 2025.

Daniel’s sessions are available free for remote participants:
- 12.10pm (EAT), 3 June: Global Implementation of Accessibility
- 2.40pm (EAT), 3 June: Roundtable on Developing Africa’s Digital Accessibility Standard

Registration: https://kutanaevents.com/events/inclusive_africa_conference

#DigitalAccessibility
#WAI
#WebStandards

Heute ist der Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Ein guter Anlass, auf ein oft übersehenes Problem für Menschen mit #RotGrünSchwäche hinzuweisen:

Formulare im Web sind häufig eine Hürde – vor allem, wenn Fehlermeldungen nicht zugänglich gestaltet sind.

Wie du das besser machen kannst?
Wir zeigen es hier: https://www.farbsehschwaeche.de/themen/herausforderungen-digital-online-internet/formulare-fehlermeldungen

Web accessibility is improving, but there’s still work to do.

WebAIM’s 2024 report on one million homepages highlights common issues like low contrast text and missing alt text that continue to create barriers.

It’s a useful reminder of why accessibility should be a priority in every digital project.

Read the report in full: https://webaim.org/projects/million/

Ryan Jones and Sriram Ramanathan had a blast at the CES 2025 Conference! Yesterday, Matt Ater participated in the sessions, "Accessibility and Mobility: Bridging the Gap" and "Ensuring Accessibility in Self-Service Technology." Did you attend CES 2025? What was your favorite highlight from the conference?

Are you heading to Las Vegas for the #CES2025 Conference? Don't miss Matt Ater in his panel discussions focused on accessibility being held tomorrow.

Accessibility and Mobility: Bridging the Gap
Tuesday, January 7
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Venetian, Level 4, Lando 4302

Ensuring Accessibility in Self-Service Technology
Tuesday, January 7
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
Venetian, Level 4, Lando 4302

Learn more: https://www.ces.tech/speakers/matt-ater/

As the year comes to a close, I want to reflect on an incredible journey in 2024 filled with meaningful projects, inspiring collaborations, and opportunities to push the boundaries of accessibility, inclusion, and innovation.

One of the highlights was visiting Google’s Accessibility Discovery Center in London with Björn Lubetzki. Thanks to the European Disability Forum for funding this trip, which allowed Bridge the Gap to explore innovative assistive technologies and engage in inspiring discussions on the future of accessibility.

Presenting *Crip Sensorama* with Puneet Jain at the Ars Electronica Festival was a moment to rethink accessibility through creativity and technology. Collaborating with the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK) on the XR project *Probing XR’s Futures* opened exciting new possibilities for exploring interaction paradigms and narratives around disability.

At TEDNext 2024, I explored deeper conversations around Disability Culture, accessibility, and innovation. In November, I was honored to hold a workshop on digitalisation at *Kommune Inklusiv*, a conference by Aktion Mensch. Discussions there emphasized the need for digital accessibility to be integral from the start.

Joining the European Network on Independent Living for the Freedom Drive in Brussels and engaging in events like *Praxiszeit Personal* and *LiebesLeben* were powerful opportunities to share ideas, learn, and connect.

2024 has been a year of growth and collaboration, fueled by the passion of incredible individuals and organizations. Thank you to everyone who supported and shared this journey. Together, we’re breaking barriers and shaping a brighter, more inclusive future.

Freedom Scientific, a Vispero brand, is excited to announce a partnership with ThunderCat Technology that will deliver innovative software solutions, training programs, and ongoing support services to the Veterans Administration's blind and low-vision workforce.

Read the full press release: https://support.freedomscientific.com/About/News/Article/231

This article shares practical advice on marking up three common UI patterns the right way. Whether you’re new to accessibility or just need a refresher, these tips will help you build more inclusive interfaces.

https://buff.ly/3zFLQiz

HAPPENING NOW: “An Introduction to Disability Studies” with Jen DeMesquita (nee Sanders), Senior Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters.

Join the YouTube live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/gQoPai-soXo?si=03thsjyfsBXQ5eFy
#A11y #Accessibility #A11yTalks #DisabilityStudies #DigitalAccessibility

Join us tomorrow at 12:00pm ET for “An Introduction to Disability Studies” with Jen DeMesquita (nee Sanders), Senior Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters.

https://a11ytalks.com/posts/2024-oct
#A11y #Accessibility #A11yTalks #DisabilityStudies #DigitalAccessibility