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Why More People Are Choosing to Convert Text to Speech: A Practical Guide The way we consume information is rapidly changing, and one of the most practical and user-friendly tools gaining popularity is the ability to convert text to speech. Whether you’re a student trying…

Text-to-speech isn’t just for accessibility... students, commuters, and auditory learners are embracing it.
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#TTS #DigitalInclusion #accessibility

First astronaut with a disability prepares for historic mission to space - NBC News - WebABLE™ John McFall is set to become the first astronaut with a disability to head to the International Space Station after completing more than a year of intensive training. The Paralympic…

Paralympian John McFall will be the first astronaut with a disability to head to space.
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#DisabilityInclusion #STEM #Accessibility

Disability Activist To Be Featured On US Quarter - WebABLE™ A prominent disability justice activist will soon appear on quarters issued by the U.S. Mint as part of a special program honoring notable American women. The post Disability Activist To…

Stacey Park Milbern, a disability justice icon, will appear on a U.S. quarter. Love this.
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#RepresentationMatters #DisabilityHistory #Accessibility

Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computer | TechCrunch The goal of this wristband is to provide less invasive tools to interact with computers for people with motor disabilities.

Meta’s new wristband lets you type in the air using muscle signals
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#AssistiveTech #Innovation #Accessibility

University of Alabama’s Tikkun Olam Makers innovate for accessibility - Alabama News Center The University of Alabama’s chapter of Tikkun Olam Makers, a student organization dedicated to engineering low-cost, open-source assistive devices, has garnered global recognition.

UA’s Tikkun Olam Makers won big for their QuickClamp and 3D-printed prosthetics. Real innovation with real users.
alabamanewscenter.com/2025/07/20/u...
#AssistiveTech #Accessibility

Kahului, statewide rallies to celebrate 35 years of Americans with Disabilities Act | Maui Now The Maui community will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a rally coordinated in Kahului on Friday, July 25.

Hawaiʻi celebrated 35 years of the ADA with statewide rallies, raising awareness and honoring the fight for equity.
mauinow.com/2025/07/20/k...
#ADA35 #DisabilityRights #Accessibility

Report highlights AI’s potential to support learners with disabilities A new white paper from Stanford’s Accelerator for Learning calls for AI systems designed around the needs of individuals with learning differences.

Stanford says AI must be co-designed with learners with disabilities—"Nothing about us without us."
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#InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #A11y

Tried to buy headphones, found an inaccessible checkout. Called them out using their own statement—and won.
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#Accessibility #A11y

Simple Home Modifications That Help Our Blind Child Thrive How We Adapted Our Home for Our Blind Son People are often curious—or even surprised—to find out that Titus doesn’t use a cane inside our home and that we have stairs without a baby gate. Titus is …

Simple changes helped our blind son thrive—tactile rugs, labeled appliances, app-controlled lights.
amazinglyblind.com/2025/08/03/s...
#BlindParenting #Accessibility

Congress Approves Nearly $1 Trillion In Cuts To Medicaid Threatening Disability Services Republicans in Congress pushed through the largest Medicaid cuts in history, a move advocates say will inevitably shrink services for people with disabilities across the nation.

So congress has approved nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, a move threatening vital disability services. Advocates are urging immediate action to protect access.

www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/03/c...

#DisabilityRights #HealthcareAccess #Accessibility

There are so many people that don't understand what accessibility means, why it's valuable to them or what the effort is to change the fundamental way they need to create products and content - even when they want to.

I'm trying to help them understand, one human at a time.

The Cost of Ignoring Digital Accessibility Accessibility laws are tightening while most sites remain non-compliant. Legal and financial risk is growing, especially for vendors and public sector.

A new article highlights how organizations must navigate tightening #Accessibility regulations globally, not just locally. Legal & financial risks are growing, especially for vendors & public sectors. Stay compliant!
www.cmswire.com/digital-expe...

Accessibility Report 2025 | Email Markup Consortium Email Markup Consortium Accessibility Report - 2025

The latest report on email accessibility reveals nearly 100% of tested emails have "Serious" or "Critical" issues. A huge wake-up call for marketers & developers to ensure #Accessibility
emailmarkup.org/en/reports/a...

Steam is adding screen reader support and other accessibility tools They’re available in the latest beta.

Steam is adding screen reader support & other #accessibility tools! A positive step for #Gaming, making platforms more inclusive for all players.
www.theverge.com/games/689922...

#InclusiveGaming #A11y

Polices And Protections: Accessibility’s Legal Frontier From voting booths to accessible technology, these are the biggest impact-makers in law and policy affecting the rights of people with disabilities.

Forbes just released its inaugural "Accessibility 100" list, spotlighting key impact-makers and innovators. Great to see recognition for those expanding digital civil rights!
www.forbes.com/sites/alansc...

#A11yLeaders #InclusiveTech

A more connected world: Research into social media accessibility Each day, millions of social media users scroll through feeds, interact with brands and learn more about the world around them. But for many, that

A recent Clemson study found most social media posts still lack basic accessibility like alt text & captions. Let's make our digital spaces inclusive for everyone! #Accessibility #SocialMediaAccessibility #A11y

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Pickleball Is Scoring Points With Wheelchair Users Combining elements of tennis, badminton and Ping-Pong, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. This fast-paced paddle sport has been around for 60 years but surged in popularity during…

Pickleball is gaining popularity among wheelchair users thanks to court accessibility upgrades.
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#AdaptiveSports #Accessibility

Share Your Voting Story The Center for American Progress (CAP) is seeking to understand disabled people's voting experiences. Rarely are disabled voters highlighted when talking about their right to vote. CAP's Disability Ju...

I'm looking for disabled people willing to share about the accessibility of their voting experiences via a brief Zoom or written interview (or any other format that works for you!) for @americanprogress.bsky.social's Disability Justice Initiative.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

National Association of the Deaf sues White House for lack of ASL during Press briefings.

#Accessibility #ASL

Captcha is the wrong solution. Not only does it put the burden on people instead of the systems it’s meant to protect—it was never useful, usable, or accessible. It’s an outdated, inaccessible mess we need to stop normalizing.
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#Accessibility #A11y #UX

As the game industry cuts back, accessibility is feeling the impact After years of growth, industry turmoil has left the accessibility community at a standstill.

Gaming Industry's Accessibility Progress Slows Amid Cutbacks. Recent downsizing in the gaming industry has hindered advancements in accessibility, with many roles focused on inclusive design being cut. #Accessibility

www.theverge.com/games/669419...

The Game Accessibility Guidelines have been put together by game studios, specialists and academics. While they are not an official set of standards or documents, they are a collection of tips and techniques to help developers make games more inclusive.

gameaccessibilityguidelines.com

Bluesky is “screen reader accessible” the way a staircase with curb cuts on each step is a “wheelchair ramp.”
No keyboard nav. No useful landmarks. No focus memory. I lose my place every time I interact with a post.
Compliance ≠ usability.
Day 19 asking @support.bsky.team to fix this #A11yFail

5 Red Flags That Say You Don’t Care About Accessibility (Even If You Think You Do) - Jecture I hate to write posts like this.Really, I do. Because most people in tech aren’t malicious. Most companies aren’t trying to exclude people. But intent doesn't matter when the outcomes say otherwise....

Most people in tech aren’t malicious. Most companies aren’t trying to exclude people. But intent doesn't matter when the outcomes say otherwise.

#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign

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The Promise of AI Accessibility Is Letting Institutions Skirt Accountability - Jecture So I was reading about a new tool the other day that was said to be an AI-powered audio learning tool promising personalized education for blind students. I won't name it. It‘s slick, voice-driven,…

We shouldn't be wowed by AI accessibility tools. We should be angry that we still need them at all.

#Accessibility #AI #InclusiveDesign
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Did you know Bluesky has a setting that will remind you to add alt text before posting any images?

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a great day to help you get that set up.

Go to "Settings," then "Accessibility." Select the checkbox for "Require alt text before posting."

#GAAD #GAAD2025

speech to text and screen readers are important accessibility tools. Lumping them in with ChatGPT is how the AI bros trick you into thinking the plagiarism machine is also an accessibility tool.

Menu and navigation: The difference - Steve Frenzel The eternal war of buttons against links taken to a new hight and complexity.

Menus vs. Navigation in Accessibility Design

Steve Frenzel breaks down the often-confused difference between "menus" and "navigation" in web accessibility—and why getting it right matters for screen reader users.

stevefrenzel.dev/posts/menu-a...

#Accessibility #WebDesign #InclusiveDesign #UX

The Department of Education Forced Idaho to Stop Denying Disabled Students an Education. Then Trump Gutted Its Staff. For years, the Education Department was the only agency that could ensure states would improve conditions for disabled children. Now, Trump’s cuts threaten to hamper its oversight.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Idaho after reports that the state failed to provide adequate special education services.

www.propublica.org/article/depa...

#DisabilityRights #EducationAccess #IDEA #SpecialEducation #Accessibility

Australia Invests in Inclusive Outdoor Spaces

The Australian government is funding projects to make national parks and beaches more accessible, including all-terrain wheelchairs and beach access mats, promoting outdoor inclusivity.

www.dss.gov.au/disability-s...

#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign