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Minnesota IT Services’ Digital Accessibility Quick Cards break down key #a11y practices in easy, shareable guides.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #UX #AccessibilityMatters #GovTech #DesignSystems

Rethinking Cookie Dialogs If you are anything like me, you don’t want your data sold to third parties. You probably run ad blockers. Maybe a VPN. Some governments are trying to help by requiring the site to declare wh…

Nat Tarnoff asks the big question: are cookie dialogs helping users, or just ticking boxes?
Smart take on accessible, user-first consent

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#DigitalAccessibility #UXDesign #PrivacyUX #InclusiveDesign #A11y #UserExperience #EthicalDesign

Great little post. #a11y #webstandards #html

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Testing Methods: Content on Hover or Focus - Dennis Deacon Testing methods for WCAG 1.4.13: Content on Hover or Focus ensures dismissible, hoverable, or persistent triggered content.

Automated, AI, or manual, which works best for WCAG 1.4.13? Spoiler: a hybrid approach wins.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #AccessibilityTesting #InclusiveDesign #UX

ADA Title II and PDFs: Fix, Archive, or Delete? - AFixt Imagine you work for a state government agency. Over the years, your department has diligently published reports, meeting minutes, forms, budget documents, and countless other materials as PDFs. A…

New from Karl Groves: ADA Title II and PDFs — Fix, Archive, or Delete? Smart take on what real accessibility compliance means in 2025.

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#DigitalAccessibility #ADA #PDFAccessibility #Compliance #A11y #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters

Weekly Reading List October 13 2025 - TPGi — a Vispero company A weekly roundup of links to digital accessibility industry news, posted every Monday. Compiled by Ricky Onsman.

New from Ricky Onsman: the Weekly Reading List (Oct 13, 2025) is out. Catch the top #a11y stories, insights, and tools shaping accessibility right now.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #UX #WebAccessibility

NVDA Keyboard Shortcuts for Different User Needs Master NVDA keyboard shortcuts for web developers. Navigate content, test forms, and build more accessible websites with this essential guide.

New from Team A11Y Collective: a clear guide to NVDA keyboard shortcuts for every type of user, from beginners to pros.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #ScreenReaders #NVDA #InclusiveDesign #AssistiveTech #UX

I completed an IT degree… What’s accessibility? - Intopia Accessibility still hasn’t found its place in the ‘formal curriculum requirements’ of most institutions. So how do you learn about it?

“I completed an IT degree. What’s accessibility?”

Powerful reflection from Serene Mishteler on why accessibility still isn’t part of most tech education & why that needs to change.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #TechEducation #UX #WebAccessibility

Not all parts of a website are equally straightforward when it comes to accessibility. Some features — especially custom interactions like maps, filters, calendars, and sliders — pose significant… When Accessibility Isn't Easy: Features That Need Love - Suzanne Dergacheva (A11yTalks - Sep 2025)

Accessibility isn’t always simple, and that’s the point.

Watch Suzanne Dergacheva dive into “When Accessibility Isn’t Easy: Features That Need Love.”

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #WebDevelopment #UX

WCAG’s Longevity · Eric Eggert It’s no secret: I like the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Not only do they give us the four base principles of accessibility …

New from Eric Eggert: WCAG’s Longevity, why have the accessibility guidelines lasted so long, and what’s next?

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #WebStandards #UX #DesignForAll

A guide to creating accessible PDFs using free tools If you really do (seriously, really do) need to create a PDF, Steve has your back to help you make sure you make that PDF accessible without having to fork out for Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Creating accessible PDFs doesn’t have to cost a thing.

Steve Frenzel shares a clear, practical guide to building accessible PDFs with free tools only.

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#DigitalAccessibility #AccessiblePDF #A11y #InclusiveDesign #DocumentAccessibility #UX

A threat model for accessibility on the web - Alice A explanation of the primary threat to accessibility on the web, and a call to action for the web standards community

A threat model for accessibility” by Alice Boxhall unpacks the invisible forces undermining web inclusion, and shows us how to fight back.

Which “threat” surprised you the most?

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#WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #UX #AccessibilityMatters #WebStandards

Shopify Accessibility Guide: WCAG Compliance for E-commerce Stores • DigitalA11Y Complete guide to making Shopify stores WCAG compliant. Learn accessibility best practices, implementation tips, and legal requirements for e-commerce.

New from Raghavendra Satish Peri: a practical Shopify guide to WCAG compliance + accessible e-commerce.

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#DigitalAccessibility #Ecommerce #WCAG #A11y #Shopify #WebAccessibility

Why Sticky Navigation Can Undermine Accessibility A woman standing at a whiteboard in front of numerous pieces of paper and sticky notes, displaying a design that incorporates sticky navigation. “Sticky...

Sticky nav = shortcut or roadblock?
Sheri Byrne-Haber explains how what feels convenient often creates accessibility gaps.

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#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #WebAccessibility #A11y #DesignThinking

Captioning Videos in Vimeo A short post about how to easily caption videos in Vimeo

Captioning matters! Ken Nakata shows how to make your Vimeo videos accessible for everyone. Quick, practical, and essential.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #VideoAccessibility #Captioning #UX #Vimeo

Quick Tip: ARIA Live Regions I’ve been encountering a pattern lately of developers trying to do things right when it comes to live regions, but not understanding how they essentially work. This tip is to provide a super …

New from Nat Tarnoff: a quick tip on using ARIA live regions to keep screen reader users in the loop.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WebAccessibility #UX #ARIA

WCAG’s Longevity · Eric Eggert It’s no secret: I like the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Not only do they give us the four base principles of accessibility …

Eric Eggert’s “WCAG’s Longevity” reminds us that WCAG 2 remains foundational today—but also flags where it’s falling behind modern web needs.

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#Accessibility #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #WebStandards #a11y

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: why accessibility could be your biggest sales advantage Businesses lose nearly £446 million every BFCM weekend because of inaccessible websites. Learn how accessibility boosts conversions, loyalty, and sales, and how to prepare for the biggest shopping…

Accessibility = your secret weapon this Black Friday & Cyber Monday.
Great piece by Dave Davies on why inclusion drives sales

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#DigitalAccessibility #eCommerce #InclusiveDesign #A11y #UX #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #SalesStrategy

Custom Carets and Users: When The Caret Is No Longer a Stick (Yes, That’s a Poor Attempt at a Pun) Animated example First, let’s define caret. For the scope of this post, I am not talking about the ^ symbol, which evolved from the circumflex. I’m also not talking about the proofreader mark,…

Think your cursor is just a boring blinking line? Think again. Adrian Roselli explores how we can style and animate the caret, and the accessibility trade-offs that come with it.

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#Accessibility #WebDesign #CSS #A11y #UserExperience

Testing Methods: Text Spacing WCAG 1.4.12 Text Spacing testing ensures content adapts to user-defined text settings for improved readability.

Testing WCAG 1.4.12 Text Spacing
Why a mix of automation, AI, + manual testing is key to accessible, readable text.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #Accessibility #WCAG #UX #AccessibilityTesting

Emails are getting a fresh look thanks to the European Accessibility Act Digital accessibility and challenges in email marketing

Emails are about to change.
The European Accessibility Act is reshaping how businesses design and send messages. Smart move for inclusion, or big challenge ahead?

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#Accessibility #EuropeanAccessibilityAct #A11y #UX #EmailMarketing #DigitalAccessibility

Creating a truly accessible Flip Card - TPGi — a Vispero company There are many existing scripts that implement this effect, but none I've found have good enough accessibility, and not for want of trying.

New from James Edwards: how to make a flip card that’s not just flashy, but truly accessible.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #UXDesign #WebAccessibility #Accessibility

Reviewing the Logic and Value of the W3C's Accessibility Maturity Model - AFixt Recently, the Web Accessibility Initiative posted on LinkedIn asking for feedback on their Accessibility Maturity Model. While we will be submitting answers to the specific questions in their post,…

New from Karl Groves: a sharp review of the W3C’s Accessibility Maturity Model.
Does it actually add value, or miss the mark?

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#Accessibility #A11y #DigitalAccessibility #MaturityModel

a11y tools A random collection of accessibility-focused tools that you might find at least partially useful

Accessibility testing doesn’t have to be hard. Ian Lloyd’s A11y Tools roundup makes it easier to find the right tool for the job.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #UX #AccessibilityTesting

10 Life Lessons on Accessibility About accessibility, flawed arguments and assumptions

In 10 Life Lessons on Accessibility, Christiane Link shares insights that will stick with you. Worth the read & share.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility

Digital Accessibility and Mufflers - Dennis Deacon A loud muffler and an inaccessible chatbot share one truth: you chose it, you own it. Accessibility is your responsibility, even with third-party tools.

Third-party add-ons can make or break accessibility. Ignore them, and the whole experience suffers.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #Accessibility #UX #InclusiveTech

How Blind People Navigate the World, On and Offline Listen now to A11y Yap #5 | Ever wondered how blind people browse the web and move through the world? Dive into our A11y  Yap episode on online & offline navigation: screen readers, zoom, white canes,...

From zoom magnifiers and screen reader output to white canes and guide dog training.

This episode breaks down the essential tools blind users depend on, and shows how to test them effectively; open.substack.com/pub/a11ynews...

#A11yNews #Accessibility #UX #Dev #InclusiveDesign #Podcast

WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 WordPress Accessibility Day is a free 24-hour global event dedicated to addressing website accessibility in WordPress. October 15-16, 2025.

I just registered for #WPA11yDay, a free, virtual 24-hour conference on WordPress accessibility taking place October 15-16, and you should too! Get your free ticket at 2025.wpaccessibility.day. #WPAD2025 #WordPress #a11y #WPA11y

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