Blind vendors worry change to Tennessee law could threaten livelihood | News | fox13memphis.com https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/blind-vendors-worry-change-to-tennessee-law-could-threaten-livelihood/article_97ca08cb-eb8c-4571-a77b-98c89255e548.html #a11y
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Trump mocks the disabled, now he threatens disability rights | Opinion - https://nj.com https://www.nj.com/opinion/2025/04/trump-mocks-the-disabled-now-he-threatens-disability-rights-opinion.html #a11y
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The 2.1.1 guidance is wrong for suggesting adding `tabindex` to everything, as @yatil pointed out to the author.
The 1.4.10 guidance is misleading, as @scottohara pointed out to the author.
As is the case with most “simplified” WCAG resources, it must be treated with caution.
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Confirmed fixed.
However, odd behavior (which is better than no behavior), which I noted:
https://issues.chromium.org/u/1/issues/40260928#comment28
Here is one of two videos I attached.
This seems problematic for disabled New Zealanders:
https://www.openaccess.nz/blog/national-party-attacks-accessibility-for-disabled-people/
Bill to repeal a plan language act, with disability orgs saying not to. 14 May deadline to submit opposition to parliament.
www.openaccess.nzNational Party attacks accessibility for disabled people — OpenAccessThe National Party is repealing the Plain Language Act. This Act was
intended to ensure government documents are easy to understand.
It's not possible for web scripting to detect when a screen reader is being used. To expose this information would amount to a privacy leak, undermining an individual's right to decide whether or not they want to disclose their disability. There's nothing more to be said on this point.
In reference to my last boosted post, Does anyone know what the #a11y situation currently is in Vega OS? For example, will these products ship with screen reader support?
Disability Advocates Alarmed by HHS Removal of Gender Dysphoria Protections | Truthout https://truthout.org/articles/disability-advocates-alarmed-by-hhs-removal-of-gender-dysphoria-protections/ #a11y
Truthout · Disability Advocates Alarmed by HHS Removal of Gender Dysphoria ProtectionsThe move reduces protections for transgender people who face discrimination in health care, education and housing.
The Biggest Surprise About Parenting With a Disability - The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/04/unfit-parent-disability/682412/ #a11y
The Atlantic · Being Disabled Made Me a Better Parent
Former President Joe Biden in Chicago Tuesday to speak at disability advocates conference https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/04/14/joe-biden-chicago-speech-disability-advocates-conference #a11y
Chicago Sun-Times · Former President Joe Biden in Chicago Tuesday to speak at disability advocates conferenceAlthough organizers have noted Tuesday would mark Biden's first post-White House public appearance, a Biden spokeswoman told the Sun-Times the former president "has been public for some time," including remarks at an IBEW event last week. Biden also spoke at a National High School Model United…
After gun violence changed her life, Amanda Parezo is on a mission to make Old City accessible - CBS Philadelphia https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/old-city-philadelphia-wheelchair-accessibility/ #a11y
Ubisoft releases colourblind simulation tool for all, in positive move for accessibility efforts | https://Eurogamer.net https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-releases-colourblind-simulation-tool-for-all-in-positive-move-for-accessibility-efforts #a11y
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But I thought Deque was going to solve this to 100% this year or within the next couple years?
https://mstdn.social/@dequesystems/114353431005301074
Ref:
https://adrianroselli.com/2025/03/be-wary-of-accessibility-guarantees-from-anyone.html
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In her new article, Deque CEO and founder Preety Kumar says that we need to democratize accessibility, so that everyone can DO accessibility. See why she’s proposing a new, holistic approach that brings together experts, automation, and training: https://www.deque.com/blog/a-holistic-approach-to-digital-accessibility/ #a11y
In her new article, Deque CEO and founder Preety Kumar says that we need to democratize accessibility, so that everyone can DO accessibility. See why she’s proposing a new, holistic approach that brings together experts, automation, and training: https://www.deque.com/blog/a-holistic-approach-to-digital-accessibility/ #a11y
Implementing aria-describedby for Web Accessibility https://www.a11y-collective.com/blog/aria-describedby/ #aria #webdev #a11y
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Announcing the second talk for #LWSMay2025
@matatk - Web accessibility, in terms and tools you already know
https://londonwebstandards.org/talks/web-accessibility-in-terms-and-tools-you-already-know/
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londonwebstandards.orgWeb accessibility, in terms and tools you already know | London Web StandardsGetting into web accessibility can be daunting, especially if you're trying out assistive technologies (such as screen readers) for the first time. However, as a developer, you already know the fundamental concepts that can demystify how the browser and assistive tools interact, in order to help users access your content.
This talk will (re-)introduce those concepts, in ways that you may find familiar. We'll also look at some of the tools built in to the browser that can help you understand, and debug, accessibility in web content.
