Internationalization puzzles https://lobste.rs/s/wadme2 #a11y
https://i18n-puzzles.com/
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How to have the browser pick a contrasting color in CSS via 
@RunxiYuRunxi Yu 
https://lobste.rs/s/sqojzs #a11y #design #web
https://webkit.org/blog/16929/contrast-color/
This week I'm starting to work on a new BONUS chapter for the Practical Accessibility course. ✨
This is the first of a few chapters I want to add to the course this year.
The Hidden Gold of Web Accessibility: Everything About ARIA Labels
Code & development
Dive into ARIA labels for web accessibility and enhance your skill set. Unveil their potential, discover best practices, and how to avoid pitfalls.
✏️ https://www.a11y-collective.com/blog/aria-labels/
#webdev #aria #frontend #a11y #web #css #html #label #accessibility #code
Daemon for dark-mode and light-mode transitions on Unix-like desktops via @RunxiYuRunxi Yu https://lobste.rs/s/ew3lnu #a11y #unix
https://darkman.whynothugo.nl/
it's global accessibility awareness day and georges stavracas has posted a lovely celebration of all the work that's gone into gnome #a11y so far - and a look to the road ahead:
https://feaneron.com/2025/05/15/in-celebration-of-accessibility/
a lot of work to do but there's also a lot of solid work already underway 💙
Finally jumping ship. This has been overdue for quite a while. #TwitterMigration
Quick #introduction : I'm a freelance #WebDev from Vienna/Austria with a focus on #WordPress / #Privacy / #OpenSource / #A11Y
Looking forward to hopefully see the #fediverse grow and get stronger as a viable alternative to the birdsite.
Today is the 13th Global Accessibility Awareness Day! #GAAD
"The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/inclusion and people with different disabilities."
@mariattaMariatta 🤦🏻♀️ 
Draft talk guidelines if you need them, from our accessibility team! https://www.djangoproject.com/accessibility/talk-guidelines/
@django @mariattaMariatta 🤦🏻♀️ Some more accessibility tips for presentations here, not just about the slides:
https://www.w3.org/WAI/teach-advocate/accessible-presentations/
#PyConUS #slides #talks #a11y #accessibility
Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year https://lobste.rs/s/nu19ul #a11y #ios
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/05/apple-unveils-powerful-accessibility-features-coming-later-this-year/
Best kept secret: the IBM accessibility checker, blows other #a11y testing tools out of the water
✅ open source and well maintained
✅ Free and ad free
✅ multiple rulesets
✅ export results to excel
An accessibility update – GTK Development Blog https://lobste.rs/s/c5mpmx #a11y
https://blog.gtk.org/2025/05/12/an-accessibility-update/
【5月22日（木曜日）19:30～21:00 都内＆オンライン】
映画館で始まった「セカンドスクリーン型情報保障」 a11ytyo.connpass.com/event/352386/
「メガネで見る字幕ガイド」「スマホで聴く音声ガイド」が切り拓く、次世代のアクセシビリティとは？
#a11y #映画 #字幕 #音声ガイド #MASC
映画館で始まった「セカンドスクリーン型情報保障」｜A11y ...
Matthias posted an update on the current state of Accessibility in GTK and GNOME on the development blog: https://blog.gtk.org/2025/05/12/an-accessibility-update/
Relaunched on Threadless!
The four principles of WCAG, plus more. You can pay money for them!
Available in black or white, set in Neue Helvetica Heavy or Atkinson Hyperlegible. You can choose shirt colors.
Black Helvetica:
https://aardrian.threadless.com/designs/pourpn-neue-helvetica-black-text
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As of today, my computer can __nicely__ read aloud for me !
I'm lazy, i read slowly, so i don't like reading, i skip a lot of articles
I have been looking for a solution for several months
#Accessibility #A11y #Orca #WebBrowser #ZenBrowser #Firefox #Piper #Pied #SpeechAI #AI #Nix #NixOS
Still looking around for a good #NewYearResolution? It's never too late! How about resolving to add a text description whenever you post an image here in Mastodon? My trick is to load the image, add the description, and then write the post.
#AltText #accessibility #a11y
"AI", and the trouble with inaccessible SaaS via 
@matheusrichMatheus Richard https://lobste.rs/s/llf2uu #a11y #ai
https://localghost.dev/blog/ai-and-the-trouble-with-inaccessible-saas/
“Do Not Publish Your Designs on the Web with Figma Sites…”
https://adrianroselli.com/2025/05/do-not-publish-your-designs-on-the-web-with-figma-sites.html
Figma announced Figma Sites, letting you publish your Figma designs directly to the web like it’s 1997.
The abbreviation #a11y itself is not very accessible. #accessibility
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Balancing Privacy and Assistive Technology: The Case for Large Language Models
In today’s digital world, the tension between privacy and technology is more pronounced than ever. I’m deeply concerned about the implications of surveillance capitalism—especially the spyware embedded in our devices, cars, and even our bodies. This pervasive technology can lead to a loss of autonomy and a feeling of being constantly monitored. Yet, amidst these concerns, assistive technology plays a critical role, particularly for those of us with neurological impairments.
I recently read a thought-provoking post by 
@sergeSerge from Babka that highlighted the importance of sharing perspectives on this issue.
<iframe src="https://babka.social/@serge/113754269997543779/embed" width="400" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-forms"></iframe>
With the rise of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, we’re seeing a shift toward more accessible and user-friendly technology. Local LLMs offer a viable alternative to big tech solutions, often running on specially laptops or even compact devices like Raspberry Pi. For many, including myself, LLMs are invaluable tools that enhance communication, summarize information, transcribe voice, facilitate learning, and help manage tasks that might otherwise feel overwhelming. They can help strike the right emotional tone in our writing and assist in understanding complex data—capabilities that are especially crucial for those of us facing neurological challenges.
While the goal of eliminating surveillance capitalism is commendable, banning technology outright isn’t the answer. We must recognize the significance of LLMs for individuals with disabilities. Calls to remove these technologies can overlook their profound impact on our lives. For many, LLMs are not just tools; they are lifelines that enable us to engage with the world more fully. Removing access to these resources would only isolate individuals who already face significant barriers. Instead, we should focus on utilizing local LLMs and other privacy-focused alternatives.
This situation underscores the need for a nuanced approach to the intersection of privacy and assistive technology. Open-source LLMs, like Piper, exemplify how we can create locally run voice models that are accessible to everyone, even on low-cost devices. Advocating for privacy must go hand in hand with considering the implications for those who rely on these technologies for daily functioning. Striking a balance between protecting individual privacy and ensuring access to vital assistive tools is not just necessary; it’s imperative.
In conclusion, LLMs represent a promising avenue for assisting individuals with neurological impairments. By embracing local and open-source solutions, we can protect our privacy while ensuring that everyone has access to the tools they need to thrive. The conversation around privacy and technology must continue, focusing on inclusivity and empowerment for all.
I use SpeechNotes installed locally all the time, and I’d love to hear how you use LLMs as assistive technology! Do you run your LLM locally? Share your experiences!
#PrivacyAdvocate #AssistiveTechnology #LLM #SurveillanceCapitalism #Neurodiversity #Accessibility #TechForGood #a11y #LocalLLM #LocalAI #FOSSai #opensource_ai
Happy Birthday, Zamenhof! 🎉💚
Today, we celebrate the 165th birthday of Ludoviko Lazaro Zamenhof, the visionary creator of Esperanto. His goal was to establish a language that would facilitate communication among people from different countries and cultures, thereby contributing to peace and cooperation among nations.
Esperanto is now the most successful planned language in the world, with millions of speakers in over 120 countries. It is utilized on the internet, in social media, and even in some universities and institutions. But Esperanto is not just a language—it's a movement. It represents a community of individuals united by the common goal of promoting peace, unity, cultural richness, understanding, and cooperation among all people. Esperanto is a language of hope, unity, and love.
Zamenhof's vision is more relevant than ever. In an era of increasing globalization and interconnectedness, Esperanto provides an opportunity for people from diverse cultures and countries to communicate and collaborate without language barriers.
Moreover, Esperanto serves as a valuable tool for inclusion and accessibility, thanks to its simplicity and regular structure. It not only eases communication between speakers of different native languages but also supports neurodiverse individuals who may struggle with learning natural languages or navigating irregular writing systems like English orthography. Thus, Esperanto can promote accessibility in education.
What makes Esperanto so special? Its simple, logical grammar and vocabulary derived from the most common European roots make it incredibly easy to learn. Its phonetic spelling features one sound per letter and one letter for every sound, unlike English or French. Beyond its practical benefits, Esperanto embodies the noble ideals of mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and the brotherhood of all people.
In our increasingly interconnected world, Esperanto has found new life on the internet, where online communities and resources allow learners to connect across borders. It is truly a language of the digital age, used for everything from casual conversation to academic discourse.
As we celebrate Zamenhof's 165th birthday, let us embrace his timeless vision of a more harmonious world, where Esperanto serves as a bridge between cultures. By learning this beautiful language, we honor the legacy of its creator and take a meaningful step toward a more peaceful and productive coexistence for all.
Happy birthday, Zamenhof! Your dream lives on. ✨ Thank you for your inexhaustible legacy and the inspiration you have given us all. Let us unite humanity and reach for the stars! ✨
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**Interesting Facts about Esperanto 🌎💚:**
* Esperanto is the 14th most used language on the internet, according to 2022 statistics.
* The website "Duolingo" offers an Esperanto course, which is one of the most popular courses on the platform.
* The University of Amsterdam includes an Esperanto course as part of its program in international communication.
#Zamenhof #Esperanto #Peace #Coexistence #InternationalLanguage #Revival #CulturalRichness #Zamenhof165 #EsperantoOnTheInternet #LingvoInternacia #Planlingvo #Naskiĝtago #FelichanNaskiĝtagon #ZamenhofTago #ZamenhofDay #KulturaRicheco #Paco #Kunlaboro #a11y #inclusion #accessibility
<section> 버리고 <article> 써야 하는 이유 #a11y
〈section〉태그 안의 글에 헤딩(제목)을 포함하면 화면상에서는 그 헤딩들이 논리적인 순차 구조를 가지고 있는 것처럼 보인다. 하지만 이는 순전히 시각적인 것일 뿐 보조 기술과 연동된 구조 정보가 아니다.〈section〉태그의 용도는 무엇이고, 헤딩을 어떻게 코딩해야 보조 기술 사용자에게 정말 중요한 구조 정보를 전달할 수 있을까?
So I wrote this article on Accessible SVG Icons with Inline Sprites and … yeah… shameless self-promotion:
https://www.24a11y.com/2018/accessible-svg-icons-with-inline-sprites/
#24a11y #A11y =)
Thanks to @24accessibility (on Twitter) for having me and 
@scottoharaScott O'Hara for proofing (maybe here but definitely on Twitter).
I've updated my little article on accessible fonts. Little changes here and there and some more typefaces added. Mind you, the article is designed to empower you to find your own favourite accessible font. So let's make all things more readable 🤗
What's your favourite font for copy text?
Inclusive Dark Mode: Designing Accessible Dark Themes For All Users: "Discover how to craft dark modes that don’t just look good but work for everyone, from those with light sensitivity to machine learning algorithms." #a11y https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2025/04/inclusive-dark-mode-designing-accessible-dark-themes/
does anyone have thoughts on the #accessibility impact of Chrome shipping `reading-flow` and `reading-order`? https://developer.chrome.com/blog/reading-flow
seems like it could be misused. and it might encourage bad patterns.
Je sais que vous ne voudrez pas me croire mais l'alternative pour les images (l'attribut alt), c'est pour les personnes aveugles.
Si vous avez plus de choses à dire que ce qui se trouve dans l'image, il faut mettre ce contenu en visibilité de toustes dans votre message, pas dans l'alternative. Parce que, selon comment l'appli implémente le truc :
- non, tout le monde n'y a pas accès ;
- on ne peut pas toujours copier-coller ;
- écouter une alternative trop longue avec un lecteur d'écran ça peut être fastidieux ;
- etc.
Et si votre image contient du texte, vous le mettez dans le message et pas en alternative pour les mêmes raisons en ajoutant que les personnes malvoyantes ou dys pourront comme ça mieux lire le texte en l'adaptant à leurs besoins de lecture, qu'en se coltinant la lecture du texte dans l'image.
(Suite dans le pouet suivant)
Édit. : puisqu'on en a fait un article détaillé chez 
@copsaeCopsaé, j'ajoute le lien : https://www.copsae.fr/partager-image-accessible/
Comment partager une image de façon accessible ? - Copsaé
On entend souvent dire, sur les réseaux sociaux, qu’il est facile de mettre une alternative à une image pour qu’elle soit accessible. Pourtant, il y a de nombreux types d’images différents et la façon de les rendre accessibles peut varier. En effet, selon les besoins d’accessibilité des différents types de handicaps concernés, les solutions ne sont pas toujours les mêmes. Nous avons donc rédigé ce guide afin de guider les personnes qui contribuent des contenus : les rédacteurs et rédactrices web dont c’est le métier, mais également toute personne qui publie des contenus (réseaux sociaux, mails, blog, documents Word et PowerPoint…).
www.copsae.fr · Copsaé
Link author: Copsaé@copsae@mastodon.scop.coop
J'ai des demandes d'abonnement en suspens régulièrement. Je traite ça par vagues quand j'ai l'énergie. Des fois, ça met du temps…
Ce qui s'ajoute au relou de gérer ça, c'est les problèmes d'accessibilité que ça me pose parce que la plupart des instances (oui, je dois généralement regarder votre profil sur votre instance sinon ça m'affiche pas toujours des choses à jour) ne sont pas accessibles pour moi : contrastes trop faibles, mode sombre forcé par défaut au lieu de prendre en compte mes préférences…
Bref, Fediverse (ouais c'est pas que Mastodon), tu ferais bien de te mettre à l'accessibilité (si tu me dis que j'ai qu'à contribuer, je te bloque !).
OK les admins d'instances Mastodon, il faut qu'on parle.
Je viens d'apprendre que, depuis la version 4.3.0 de Mastodon, enfin, vous pouvez choisir que votre instance respecte, par défaut, le thème de couleurs choisi dans le système d'exploitation des internautes.
Par conséquent, plutôt que de forcer un thème sombre ou clair, vous pouvez respecter notre choix. Ainsi, une personne qui consulte votre instance sans y avoir de compte verra ses préférences prises en compte.
Il s'agit d'un besoin d'accessibilité.
Hé non, le thème sombre forcé par défaut n'est pas une bonne idée.
Il y a des gens qui ne peuvent pas lire les textes sur fond sombre. Et, il n'existe pas d'extension de navigateur pour transformer un site sombre vers un site clair (l'inverse est vrai, par contre !).
Pouvez-vous activer ça sur vos instances s'il vous plaît ?
Allez, c'est Noël, offrez-nous un peu d'accessibilité 🥺
As part of our volunteer-driven accessibility initiative in GNOME Calendar, and for the first time in the 10+ years of Calendar's existence, we finally completed and merged the first step needed to have a working calendar app for people who rely on keyboard navigation. This merge request in particular makes the event widgets focusable with navigation keys (arrow left/up/right/down) and activatable with space/enter. This will be available in GNOME 49.
Most of GNOME Calendar's layout and widgets consist of custom widgets and complex calculations, both independently and according to other factors (window size, height and width of each cell, number of events, positioning, etc.), so these widgets need to be minimal to have as little overhead as possible. This means that these widgets also need to have the necessary accessibility features reimplemented or even rethought, including and starting with the event widgets.
We also hope to get other parts of GNOME Calendar accessible before GNOME 49, but I can't promise anything at the moment. We did start working with making the month view accessible: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-calendar/-/merge_requests/564
#GNOME #Calendar #GNOMECalendar #GTK4 #GTK #Libadwaita #Accessibility #a11y #Linux
👋🏽 Hey everyone!
Professionally, I'm a Staff UI Engineer, Certified #Accessibility Professional, and international speaker. I have an educational background in #BehavioralPsychology, #Neurology, and #GraphicDesign.
When I'm not helping companies build accessible applications, I'm with my family, writing music, scuba diving, gaming, or in the dojo.
Today's Web Design Update: https://groups.google.com/a/d.umn.edu/g/webdev/c/psPhA7ypY38
Featuring 
@aardrianAdrian Roselli, 
@yatilEric Eggert, @scottoharaScott O'Hara, 
@homerHomer, CPACC, 
@deconspray, 
@sarajwSara Joy 
, 
@heydon, 
@EdentTerence Eden, 
@stephaniewalterStef Walter, 
@pxlnvPixel Envy, 
@Amy_Hupe, 
@boagworldPaul Boag,
and more.
Subscribe info: https://www.d.umn.edu/itss/training/online/webdesign/webdev_listserv.html#subscribe
Remove these tags from <head> via @RunxiYuRunxi Yu https://lobste.rs/s/hnqkhk #a11y #web
https://getoutofmyhead.dev/
It's a designer's job to design for people who use
- screens
- screen readers
- screen magnifiers
- touch screens
- trackpads
- voice input
- keyboard-only
(a non exhaustive list)
Terms like 'edge case' and 'niche' should refer to *tasks* you know from research are uncommon. They don't refer to access needs. No one should be deprioritised in your service because of disability.
#a11y #accessibility #design
The final talk from #SotB2025
Oliver Schöndorfer - Typographer vs. Accessibility
Is now available for your viewing pleasure.
https://2025.stateofthebrowser.com/speaker/oliver-schondorfer/
#Fonts #Typography #a11y #Accessibility
1. 提供 QR Code 時，一併提供文字型態網址（仍然有人需要用桌上型電腦操作）
2. 不要把 QR Code 當成可以使用超長網址的撇步（會影響 QR Code 的辨識容錯跟顯示尺寸限制）
3. 務必考量使用情境來決定 QR Code 的呈現尺寸以及容錯率（LED 廣告招牌跟名片上的 QR Code 需要不同設計，即使兩者辨識結果相同）
3. 同一個畫面內盡量不要有多個 QR Code（使用者可能設定成自動開啟，導致開錯連結）
4. 數位媒介上的 QR Code 建議做成可直接使用的超連結；如果網址就在旁邊，建議兩個元件包成一個超連結。
5. 數位媒介上的 QR Code 要注意反相、高對比、強迫指定色彩模式等使用者偏好，尤其要注意使用「透明背景色」可能讓事情變得更複雜，務必完整測試
6. QR Code 圖片替代文字設定「*連結目標標題* 的 QR Code」
7. 實體物件上的 QR Code 建議提供可觸摸辨識的特徵，例如凸起或 #貝爾曼截角 https://jedi.org/blog/archives/006406.html
The penultimate talk from #SotB2025 @sarajwSara Joy - Whimsica11y: bringing the joy and whimsy to *everyone*
Is now avaliable for your viewing pleasure.
https://2025.stateofthebrowser.com/speaker/sara-joy/
#a11y #Accessibility #Whimsy #Fun #PersonalSites
I get that font type is important as it is how your content is presented. But accessibility is fore most important. And limited internet quota is a more serious accessibility problem than readability.
Using a native font is a great way to reduce your site's size. If you are not sure which font stack to use for your website, take a look at Modern Font Stacks project.
https://github.com/system-fonts/modern-font-stacks
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Werde nie den Tag vergessen, als ein Bienenschwarm für ca. 30 min. eine Bienentraube in einem Baum hinter unserer Hütte ausbildete und dann weiterschwärmte. Hier das Geräusch, als die Bienen vor der Traubenbildung im Garten herum schwärmten.
웹 접근성이 UI 설계에 중요한 이유
김무훈 @iamuhun@hackers.pub
웹 접근성의 중요성과 WAI-ARIA 표준을 바탕으로 한 의미론적인 UI를 설계한 사례를 블로그에 공개했습니다.
전문성 검증이 필요한 분야이다 보니, 퇴고 과정에 접근성 전문가 @resistan 님의 도움을 받았습니다.