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POUR: Four Major Web Accessibility Principles Every Design Needs - WebABLEโ„ข The more I learn about web accessibility, the more I recognize when websites, apps, and programs lack accessibility principles in their design. Though I did not have the words toโ€ฆ

My latest for WebABLE News: The Four Major Web Accessibility Principles Every Design Needs webable.com/pour-four-ma...

04.12.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Is your website, app, or program designed with accessibility in mind? If not, you are definitely frustrating users.

04.12.2025 21:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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POUR: Four Major Web Accessibility Principles Every Design Needs - WebABLEโ„ข The more I learn about web accessibility, the more I recognize when websites, apps, and programs lack accessibility principles in their design. Though I did not have the words toโ€ฆ

My latest for WebABLE News: The Four Major Web Accessibility Principles Every Design Needs webable.com/pour-four-ma...

04.12.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Graphic for the Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Accessible Media, Web & Technology Conference. November 17-21, 2025, Denver, CO. Presented by AHEAD and ATHEN

Graphic for the Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) Accessible Media, Web & Technology Conference. November 17-21, 2025, Denver, CO. Presented by AHEAD and ATHEN

A reminder that Knowbility will be at the Accessing Higher Ground conference in Denver this week!

If you are attending and would like to connect please contact us.

Link to the event: accessinghigherground.org
Email: knowbility@knowbility.org
LinkedIn: knowbility.org/linkedin

17.11.2025 19:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Alice Wong, disability justice advocate and author, dies at 51 Wong envisioned a world where disabled people, particularly those from multiple marginalized backgrounds, could live freely and with full autonomy.

Wong envisioned a world where disabled people, particularly those from multiple marginalized backgrounds, could live freely and with full autonomy.

17.11.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 124    ๐Ÿ” 46    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Such a great article. And I feel your pain with Old Navy- nice clothes that are actually affordable, but such an annoying website I usually just give up!

29.10.2025 21:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tomorrow!

29.10.2025 21:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just a reminder โ€” we are still looking for awesome content creators to get involved! Send us a DM or repost for your friends. ๐Ÿฅฐ

27.10.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 48    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Wow! This is big news!

22.10.2025 19:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly Reading List October 20 2025 - TPGi โ€” 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 latest Weekly Reading List (Oct 20, 2025) is out.
Top picks in accessibility, design & inclusion, perfect for a quick scroll and share.

www.tpgi.com/weekly-readi...

#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters #UX #WebAccessibility #Accessibility

21.10.2025 13:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Pssst! ๐Ÿ‘€

Are you a disabled content creator OR a creator passionate about accessibility? DM us!

Weโ€™re working on something new and exciting at AbleToPlay to help inclusive creators grow their audiences and connect with game studios and publishers for sponsorships.

Reposts appreciated!

21.10.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 257    ๐Ÿ” 218    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

The hashtag #accessibility allows you to find lots of accessibility-related resources on Twitter and LinkedIn. To find accessibility resources in Spanish, use the hashtag #accesibilidad. The hashtag #accessibilitรฉ helps you find resources in French.

16.10.2025 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Schedule - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 See the great talks we have planned for this year!

Don't forget to tune into WPAD 2025! You'll learn valuable insights and actionable tips to enhance the accessibility of your projects. Join us live to make the web a more inclusive place for all. 2025.wpaccessibility.day/schedule/ #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #WordPress #Accessibility #a11y

15.10.2025 20:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have you registered for WordPress Accessibility Day yet?

14.10.2025 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How I Use My 3D Printer to Make Custom Adaptive Tools - Consumer Reports - WebABLEโ„ข But struggling to open the glucose sensor with my feet that day, I felt like I was out of solutions. As my latest tech obsession has been my 3Dย โ€ฆ

3D Printing can be used to create custom adaptive tools for those with disabilities โš™๏ธ webable.com/articles/how...

06.10.2025 23:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Media Partner Applications for WordCamp Asia 2026 Are Now Open Weโ€™re excited to open applications for Media Partners at WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai, April 9โ€“11! Gain exclusive access to speakers, behind-the-scenes content, and networking opportunities while hโ€ฆ

Want the ultimate backstage pass to WordCamp Asia 2026? Become a Media Partner. Enjoy interview access, a dedicated media studio, and visibility across official channels. Join us in Mumbai at Jio World Convention Centre from April 9-11, 2026. asia.wordcamp.org/2026/media-...

#WCAsia #WordPress

06.10.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A black graphic with colorful text: "I'm attending WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 Live Streaming Free October 15 - 16 Register now at 2025.wpaccessibility.day"

A black graphic with colorful text: "I'm attending WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 Live Streaming Free October 15 - 16 Register now at 2025.wpaccessibility.day"

Less than 2 weeks away now! Are you attending WordPress Accessibility Day?

03.10.2025 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#goodnews #accessibilitynews #A11y ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

29.09.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Robotic Breakthrough That Could Help Stroke Survivors Reclaim Their Stride - WebABLEโ„ข SEP 18, 2025 โ€” ATLANTA Crossing a room shouldnโ€™t feel like a marathon. But for many stroke survivors, even the smallest number of steps carries enormous weight. Each movement becomesโ€ฆ

A team from Georgia Tech are researching robotic exoskeletons to help stroke survivors regain their walking ability webable.com/articles/the...

29.09.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Accessibility: Why Social Media & Web Content Need to Be Accessible Content accessibility isn't just design and production's job. It's everyone's job. Here's how content creators can create accessible content.

Meryl Evans' "Why and How to Create Accessible Social Media and Website Content" introduces content creators to basic accessibility considerations for links, hashtags, emojis, alt text, transcripts, and more.

meryl.net/digital-cont...

29.09.2025 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) A free 24-hour online community event on accessibility and inclusion

Little reminder that Inclusive Design 24 is currently happening, and the talks and discussions have been fantastic so far!! It's free and you can join live, but also, you can catch the replays on YouTube later.
Here you go: inclusivedesign24.org/2025/

#Accesssibility #InclusiveDesign #id24

25.09.2025 09:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tomorrow! Free for all!

23.09.2025 18:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) A free 24-hour online community event on accessibility and inclusion

Tomorrow! #ID24 Inclusive Design 24- Free and available to all: inclusivedesign24.org/2025/schedule/

23.09.2025 17:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly Reading List September 22 2025 - TPGi A weekly roundup of links to digital accessibility industry news, posted every Monday. Compiled by Ricky Onsman.

TPGi Weekly Reading List

A weekly roundup of links to digital accessibility industry news, posted every Monday. Compiled by Ricky Onsman.

www.tpgi.com/weekly-readi...

#accessibility #a11y #web #designers #developers #news #articles

22.09.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What I wish I was taught in school as a disabled person - Life of a Blind Girl There are many things I wish Iโ€™d learned during my time in education that werenโ€™t on the curriculum. Since I canโ€™t turn back the clock, Iโ€™m sharing them on the blog instead.

New: What I wish I was taught in school as a disabled person.

Iโ€™ve taken to the blog to add some important lessons to the curriculum. Hereโ€™s my timetable which would include independent living skills, disability advocacy, and so much more. lifeofablindgirl.com/2025/09/21/w...

21.09.2025 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Invisible Until It Hurts: Rethinking Brand Design Through the Lens of Accessibility - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 In the race to build visually iconic brands, weโ€™ve overlooked a simple truth: if people canโ€™t read, see, or understand your brand, are you really reaching them? What if your brandโ€™s typography canโ€™tโ€ฆ

Session Spotlight: Invisible Until It Hurts: Rethinking Brand Design Through the Lens of Accessibility with Victoria Ottah.
Reframe accessibility as a core design principle by addressing typography, icons, logos, and color palettes for users with visual or cognitive impairments.

19.09.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Accessibility Events Calendar - WebABLEโ„ข The WebABLEโ„ข events calendar lists accessibility-related events around the world! Submit your events to help promote accessibility advocacy everywhere!

Literacy Beyond Print: Accessible Reading, Tech and Graphics at the NYPL. See the WebABLE calendar for all the details โœจ webable.com/events/liter...

19.09.2025 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also please feel free to submit your own accessibility events to our calendar to be added in case we missed any! I'm always adding new events to the WebABLE calendar :)

18.09.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Web Accessibility in Mind Conference just wrapped up, but there are still so many accessibility-focused events coming up. Check out our latest blog post, or our calendar feature for all the details.

18.09.2025 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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NYC's Opening Doors Challenge Seeks Accessibility Ideas NYC launches Opening Doors challenge to gather innovative ideas for improving building accessibility, inclusion, and safety citywide.

#NYC Opening Doors Challenge Seeks #Accessibility Ideas

NYC launches Opening Doors challenge to gather innovative ideas for improving building #Accessibility, #Inclusion, and safety citywide.

www.disabled-world.com/news/america...

15.09.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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