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Delta's New Wheelchair Accessible Airplane Seat! (youtube.com)
I think I’m still in shock. This new wheelchair accessible airplane seat solution from Delta is poised to be one of the most significant and life-changing accessibility advancements of our lifetimes! And it may very well be available on commercial flights sooner than you think!
Jamie Bolling receives the Pride Award (enil.eu)
The prestigious Pride Award went to Jamie Bolling, Director of the Independent Living Institute in Stockholm, during Stolt NATT (Proud NIGHT) at SALT in Oslo, Saturday 8th June.
New package to ease pressure on NSW Emergency Departments (disabilityinsider.com)
An Emergency Department relief package announced by the Minns Labor Government will ease the pressure on stretched NSW hospitals.
ASC and Alberta enhance collaboration on accessibility standards development (disabilityinsider.com)
Accessibility Standards Canada and the Government of Alberta announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU will enhance both governments’ ability to collaborate in their work to develop accessibility standards. The agreement will improve efforts and the sharing of resources dedicated to creating a more inclusive Alberta and a Canada without barriers.
Celebrity IOU: Marlee Matlin shocks friend with deaf-friendly makeover (dailymail.co.uk)
Marlee Matlin, 58, shocked her longtime best friend Lisa with an amazing backyard makeover on Sunday's episode of Celebrity IOU on HGTV.
Kennedy Garcia Opens Up About Her Groundbreaking New 'DAYS' Role (tvinsider.com)
The young actress is the first teen with Down syndrome to land a recurring role on a daytime drama.
TV Writers Program (nbcuniversallaunch.com)
The NBC TV Writers Program is our premier program for emerging episodic television writers with the goal of creating the next generation of showrunners and content creators.
Disability Culture Lab Launches To Fight Ableism, Celebrate Disabled People (assistivetechnologyblog.com)
Introducing the Disability Culture Lab, a new nonprofit aiming to change the narrative on disability and combat ableism with strategic communication and resources.
Beyond 6 Seconds: Living with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities – with Aashna Parikh (sites.libsyn.com)
First impressions can take only 6 seconds to make! But if you’re neurodivergent, those quick judgments about you can be misleading.
New Zealand Opera to provide braille surtitles for live performances (theguardian.com)
Vision-impaired operagoers now able to follow lyrics or scripts without interference of audio descriptions
A/HRC/52/32: Transformation of services for persons with disabilities (ohchr.org)
In the present report, submitted to the Human Rights Council pursuant to Council resolution 44/10, the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities provides an overview of the activities undertaken in 2022, and presents a thematic study on reimagining services in the twenty-first century to give effect to the right of persons with disabilities to live independently and be included in the community.
Digital Accessibility | Workshop Guide & Resources (docs.google.com)
Creating Freedom Movements Digital Accessibility & Justice Agenda + Slides What is Digital Accessibility? Accessible, Universal, & Usable Design Moving Beyond Universal Design Crip Ritual & Digital Access #ShittyAltText — Alex Haagard Alt Text & Image Descriptions Digital Access & the Role of ...
Overgaden - Panteha Abareshi: Impaired Erotics (overgaden.org)
In arresting sculptural gestures, the American artist Panteha Abareshi (b. 1999, they/them) employs the experience of living in a chronically ill and disabled body, and its associated stigma.
How to make spaces more accessible during the continuing pandemic (thesicktimes.org)
The relentlessness of the pandemic, now in its fifth year, is drawn out by the persistence of its denial. The federal emergency ended, Covid-19 precautions have been lifted for years, and though many people are “back to normal,” over 20,000 people in the United States died of Covid-19 since the beginning of 2024. Millions who avoided death are nonetheless still living with Long Covid, and this number grows each month. We are still in crisis. This is alarming, but it’s no reason to abandon hope or freeze in inaction. A blueprint for radical inclusion and living a full, safer life within the context of Covid-19 exists. Many mutual aid groups and initiatives advocating for clean air and continued Covid-19 safety are emerging all over the world using technology and layers of protection to help mitigate the spread of viruses. As an access worker at All Kinds and a founder of Clean Air Club, we are part of this multifaceted effort: we believe that focusing on layered mitigation strategies is one way to protect the health and safety of our communities and create accessible futures in the here and now.
Sinéad Burke on Design and Disabilities - Design Emergency (shows.acast.com)
How can we make our lives fully accessible and inclusive? In this episode of Design Emergency, our cofounder Alice Rawsthorn explores this challenge with Sinéad Burke, whose mission is to campaign for inclusion and accessibility for everyone, for disabled people in particular.
Announcing the New Executive Director of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum (disabilityphilanthropy.org)
The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is excited to announce that Sandy Ho will assume the role of executive director of the Disability & Philanthropy Forum on June 20, 2024.
Employment Opportunities at WEI (womenenabled.org)
Work with WEI! Please see current vacancies, fellowships or internship opportunities with Women Enabled International.
PlaceHolder – Kayla Hamilton and Kate Speer (lmcc.net)
Kayla Hamilton and Kate Speer share an installation in dialogue with their performance project PlaceHolder–a collaboratively made experience that exposes how perception actualizes and strips identities. The installation will take up the themes of the performance project, which asks guests to consider the ways they meet, engage and “see” others. The installation draws attention to perception and perspective and the frequent disconnect between how we want to be perceived and how outside forces (people, society, strangers) impact perception.
'Identifying and Rejecting Ableism in Movement Work' Workshop by ABOLISH TIME, hosted by SiQ (airtable.com)
Fill out the "'Identifying and Rejecting Ableism in Movement Work' Workshop by ABOLISH TIME, hosted by SiQ ⨁ June 15, 2024" form quickly and securely on Airtable.
Luminato in the Square (thedisabilitycollective.com)
The Disability Collective is a not-for-profit organization and community of disabled artists dedicated to celebrating and showcasing disability in the arts. TDC strives to de-stigmatize disability and challenge perceptions of what disability looks like through promoting disabled artists in a variety of forms.
UK's Longest serving CEO of a Disability Charity to Step Down (disabilitydirect.com)
Disability Direct, one of the UK's most respected disability charities, announces that Dr Amo Raju OBE DL is stepping down from his position as CEO. After over three decades of dedicated service, Dr Raju will continue to contribute to the charity's mission as an ambassador.
Unplugged Recap Disability and Employment Rights (mydiversability.com)
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in partnership with Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, Diversability hosted Unplugged: Disability and Employment Rights.
A new start after 60: I was partially paralysed by a stroke – and it felt like hell. Then I found a new sport, family and future (theguardian.com)
Rose Chin was in a dark place after months in hospital. But when she tried out for a wheelchair basketball team, she met new friends and began doing things she never thought possible
‘Quad Gods’ Review: HBO’s Esports Documentary Upends One-Size-Fits-All Disability Storytelling (hollywoodreporter.com)
Premiering at Tribeca, Jess Jacklin's film looks at three members of an all-quadriplegic esports team that blends rehab, socializing and competition.
European Human Rights Report 2022 (edf-feph.org)
Every five years, the European Union is proud of carrying out one of the largest democratic exercise in the world. We elect 705 Members of the European Parliament who represent the diversity of our Union. However, neither of these two statements are entirely true.
My Story On How Those Three Letters Completely Changed My Life (criplife.co.uk)
Charlotte Croft was a fully functioning 26-year-old English Lecturer from Suffolk who loved reading, working and being busy, but her life changed overnight when she was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), resulting in her having limited mobility and being mostly housebound.
Wheelchair burlesque to strip down stigma, sex up disability (ctvnews.ca)
Talking about sex can be awkward for anyone, but some people with disabilities say expressing their most intimate needs can often feel insurmountable.
What’s the Best Dating Site for You? (thedatereport.com)
Are you ready to try online dating? Thousands of singles join online dating sites every day. With seemingly endless options, the list below can help you find a dating site that fits your lifestyle. So what are you waiting for? Find the best site for you and sign up free! View photos and profiles of fun, like-minded singles. Sign up TODAY and see who’s online near you!
#DisabilityTooWhite calls out media for not depicting disabled POC (dailydot.com)
Activists call for diversity within disability.
The Police Aren't Coming, But If They Do — Prepare to Get Paid (wheelchairtravel.org)
It may be shocking to learn that airlines routinely threaten disabled passengers with arrest — here's how to respond if it happens to you.
Collins Aerospace Joins Race to Add Wheelchair Space to Airplane (wheelchairtravel.org)
Debut of second wheelchair securement space concept kicks off dramatic race to certification and installation in the aircraft cabin.
Healing is not linear (disability-visibility-newsletter.ghost.io)
It’s hard to believe but exactly two years ago on June 6, 2022, I had a series of medical crises that led to several weeks in the hospital leaving me without the ability to speak or eat by mouth. Time is hazy. I feel like it was just yesterday that I got back from the hospital. My memory of what happened was filled with gaps and the last two years have been full of adjustments and unpleasant experiences navigating new medical needs of my radically altered body.
Kalamazoo theaters work together to make performances accessible for all (secondwavemedia.com)
The consortium Theatre Kalamazoo is working to make theater more accessible to people with disabilities.
Ableism in the academy (universityaffairs.ca)
Disabled scholars say they often rely on ad hoc agreements to get the accommodations they need to do their jobs. The lack of formal recognition has left many feeling unprotected and unwelcome in the academic workplace.
"You're Carrie, Y'Know?": 7 Ways My Nondisabled Friends Get it Right (autostraddle.com)
Because the world sure as hell isn't telling me my body matters. And having nondisabled friends who do, who affirm me precisely for standing out, means I don't have to accept pity masked as kindness.
Sexing the wheelchair (xtramagazine.com)
Disabled clients and the saviour complex.
Jaimen Hudson: Eyes in the Sky (newmobility.com)
Australian quad Jaimen Hudson got into drone photography when he was looking for a hobby, but, he found much more.
Graduation Gone Wrong (gracedowwrites.com)
A graduating high school senior from Tennessee felt robbed of an opportunity. Kennedy Lee says that she and two other graduating Greenfield High School students were forced to sit in the bleachers with the audience. They didn’t get to sit with their peers during their May 17 graduation ceremony.
A tale of two retailers — a disability inclusion story (buttondown.email)
Three d/Deaf applicants applied for jobs at Sprouts and were selected for interviews. The applicants requested American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for their interviews. Sprouts managers not only failed to make any arrangements for ASL interpreters, but they also ghosted the applicants. The EEOC just fined Sprouts $280,000 for these actions.
Attracting candidates with disabilities (buttondown.email)
Part one (1) of a three-part article. Read Part 2 (on employment policies related to people with disabilities and Part 3 (on retaining employees with disabilities)
Books on Disability Resiliency (buttondown.email)
So this is primarily a personal opinion coming from a voracious reader, but to me, a good disability resiliency book has the following features.
Building an “accessibility brand” (buttondown.email)
Branding isn’t just for companies anymore. Post-pandemic, in our almost completely digital world, a personal brand is no longer an extra; it’s necessary for success. Nowhere is this more true than in accessibility, an area of tech that cuts across every part of the software development lifecycle.
California Law AB 979 promoting board diversity does not go far enough (buttondown.email)
AB 979 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2020. This law requires that by the end of 2021, California-based publicly held corporations diversify their boards of directors.
The platonic partnership of care (lucywebster.substack.com)
I know everything feels bleak and there are so many reasons to be sceptical about Pride at the mo but this is my first Pride properly out and I am, it is safe to say, having the time of my life.
der nicht gehaltene Redebeitrag (fightableism.noblogs.org)
Wenn die Lebenshilfe die Menschen zur Sprache hätte kommen lassen, denen der faschitischer Anschlag galt, hätte es spannende Beiträge mit der Perspektive von Menschen mit Behinderung geben können. Das ist ein Beitrag, den Aktivistis vom Rollfenden Widerstand, die in Mönchengladbach dabei waren, halten wollten als sie sich das Mikro nahmen.
Inklusive und barrierefreie Mode - ein Interview mit Claire Common (digitale-barrierefreiheit.podigee.io)
Claire Common ist eine inklusive Mode-Designerin. Sie gestaltet barrierefreie Kleidung zum Beispiel für Menschen, die im Rollstuhl sitzen. Kleidung sollte aber nicht nur praktisch, sondern auch modisch sein, so ihre Einstellung. In dieser Episode geht es um die Herausforderungen barrierefreier Mode.
Nottingham city council to review case of women found dead in their home (theguardian.com)
Local agencies’ involvement with Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her daughter will be subject to inquest and ‘full review’
"Me Before You": The Fetishization of Disability (pretentiousbestfriend.blogspot.com)
The billionaire boyfriend is a trope of romantic fiction that I don’t particularly enjoy, but I completely understand why it exists. For many, primarily the straight female demographic, their preferred brand of escapist entertainment revolves around a loving relationship that enables adventures through economic privilege, and yeah, companionship and financial security are certainly worthy of romanticism. However, in the past decade or so, the popular notion of romantic fiction has become increasingly problematic, with writers using gimmicks to mix up the stale formula of straight romance without having to put effort into characters or story. Me Before You is atypical in how it sets itself apart, but its exploitation of disability for dramatic tension raises a whole other set of issues while still remaining surprisingly typical of modern trends in romantic fiction.
NHL in ASL (nhl.com)
The National Hockey League and P-X-P announced in partnership a first-of-its-kind, alternative broadcast to air during the Stanley Cup Final dedicated completely to the Deaf community via American Sign Language (ASL). The broadcast will be made available on the digital platforms of ESPN+ and Sportsnet+.
Tell Them You Love Me (youtube.com)
A riveting and nuanced true-crime story about communication, race, and sex that challenges our perceptions of disability and the nature of consent.
Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found (bbc.com)
Scientists have found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease.
‘Unusual’ cancers emerged after the pandemic. Doctors ask if covid is to blame. (washingtonpost.com)
It’s not a new idea that viruses can cause or accelerate cancer. But it will probably be years before answers emerge about covid and cancer.
Festival celebrates deaf and disabled artists (bbc.com)
The three-day event, curated by charity Drunken Chorus, is London's flagship disability arts festival.
Which cities are the best for disabled travelers? These 3 US destinations rank among the best. (eu.usatoday.com)
In a survey last fall, 3,500 disabled tourists said New York, Las Vegas and Orlando are the most accessible cities in the U.S.
BRIDGING BARRIERS (youtube.com)
Swarga Foundation in association with the Coimbatore Police, funded by CRI Pumps has implemented Project Sugamya. A groundbreaking first of its kind initiative in India by ensuring that all of its facilities, including 39 police stations, the Police Commissioner's office, and the Police hospital, are accessible to individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, and pregnant women.
Janissa Believe to Achieve Scholarship (ndss.org)
Human Rights Organization for Individuals with Down syndrome
Catalyst: Feminism, Theory, Technoscience (catalystjournal.org)
A journal dedicated to feminist science and technology studies
What happens when you can’t find your cows herd in a thousand acre ranch? (youtube.com)
What do you do when you need to walk across a 1000 acre farm on gravel roads to tend to your animals but a recent rain has made everything muddy?
Chad Bouton (facebook.com)
Chad Bouton about employment, inclusion, accessibility and so much more!
Share Your Stories About Travel as a Disabled Passenger w/ AAPD (aapd.quorum.us)
Individuals with disabilities have long been subject to personal injury, lost, broken, or damaged wheelchairs and scooters, and even death when traveling by air due to mishandling of mobility devices and lack of training for those who assist passengers with seat transfers or moving through the airport terminal. Now, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to address this through a regulation, and AAPD wants you to share your story, so DOT can hear wide variety of perspectives as they make this rule.
A New York City nonprofit helps blind riders take bike rides. I rolled with them (gothamist.com)
The group helps blind, low-vision and disabled riders enjoy cycling on tandem bikes, for free.
Disability and employment: when, if and how to talk about disability (disabilityhorizons.com)
Jane Hatton, who manages Evenbreak, a not-for-profit job board run by disabled people for disabled people, publishes her monthly article on the subject of employment and diversity.
Disability and fashion: the holy grail of a fashgasm (disabilityhorizons.com)
We’ve all stared longingly at the glossy, perfect images in fashion magazines and wished we could look that stylish. But for us average Joes, and especially if you have a disability, the fashion industry doesn’t always cater for all shapes and sizes…
Spare me, "Me Before You": Hollywood's new tearjerker is built on tired and damaging disability stereotypes (salon.com)
The love story of a suicidal quadriplegic and his young aide is the latest to objectify disabled people
Exclusive Interview: #DisabilityTooWhite creator Vilissa Thompson (colorwebmag.com)
#DisabilityTooWhite creator Vilissa Thompson discusses how the hashtag helped give voice to disabled people of color on Twitter.
Which concert venues and theatres are accessible? (disabilityhorizons.com)
Have you ever bought tickets to see your favourite artists but got there only to find you can’t? We’re sure you have. Keen concert goer, Lorraine Howard, has had mixed experiences with venues so knows where is good, and not so good, for people with disabilities. Read on to find out whether these venues hit the right note.
Bill Gates and Neal Stephenson drive into the future in a Tesla in VR (mashable.com)
The ultimate tech meets sci-fi mashup includes a Tesla, VR and two futurist icons.
FEED DROP: AMI The Pulse (mcie.org)
In this episode: Journalists Amy Silverman and Rebecca Montelion discuss ableism, journalism, and intellectual disability. They explore the importance of plain language in news reporting and the need to include the voices of people with intellectual disabilities themselves. The guests share their experiences working on a pilot project that focused on cognitive accessibility in journalism and highlight the lack of scholarly research in this area. They also discuss the challenges of navigating relationships with caregivers and parents when covering stories about people with intellectual disabilities.
There is no ‘change’ for Britain without a massive injection of cash. Why won’t our politicians admit it? (theguardian.com)
If the Labour party wants to deliver real transformation for voters, now is the time to be brave, and back a wealth tax, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
“As Designed” is a useless bug closure status — especially for people with disabilities (buttondown.email)
As someone who started off in software testing over 30 years ago, and then transitioned into accessibility, I’ve seen some crazy bug closure statuses.
Are you Disability Compliant? Or Disability Competitive? (buttondown.email)
Disability Compliant is asking people to identify whether they are disabled on a questionnaire anonymously.
Are you guilty of “inspiration porn”? (buttondown.email)
Stella Young coined the phrase “inspiration porn” in the material leading up to her stereotype-shattering TED talk, “I’m not your inspiration thank you very much” Inspiration porn is disrespectful to people with disabilities, bordering on the offensive. Here’s how.
Are you ready to be anti-ableist in 2021? (buttondown.email)
As I start to think about the standard “year-end” / wrap-up articles related to accessibility, this one seems pretty obvious.
Are bad graphical descriptions better than no graphical descriptions to someone with vision loss? (buttondown.email)
This is the first part of a two-part article. The second part, “Are bad captions better than no captions” can be read here.
Embracing Inclusivity: Supporting People Who Stutter and the LGBTQIA+ Community in the Workplace (westutter.org)
Embracing inclusivity: uncovering the often overlooked challenges faced by people who stutter and belong to the LGBTQIA+ community.
RespectAbility To Honor Legendary Disability Activist Lex Frieden and Change-Making Deaf-Blind Journalist Steven McCoy (respectability.org)
Steve Bartlett Award and Spangenberg-Chappell Memorial Award will be presented in Washington D.C. at 3rd Annual Disability Impact Awards.
Soul Suites – Contrast therapy (ablemagazine.co.uk)
Soul Suites offers market leading facilities to support you on your personal wellbeing journey. We have created a supportive environment that offers cold water immersion and infrared saunas, combining as contrast therapy.
Healing Is Not Linear (disabilityvisibilityproject.com)
It’s hard to believe but exactly two years ago on June 6, 2022, I had a series of medical crises that led to several weeks in the hospital leaving me without the ability to speak or eat by mouth. Time is hazy. I feel like it was just yesterday that I got back from the hospital. My memory of what happened was filled with gaps and the last two years have been full of adjustments and unpleasant experiences navigating new medical needs of my radically altered body.
A Wheelchair Accessible Galveston, Texas Travel Guide (curbfreewithcorylee.com)
If you want to visit a Texas destination that has it all, including inclusive beaches, look no further than wheelchair accessible Galveston!
Disability Culture Lab (disabilityculturelab.org)
We exist to dismantle ableism and to celebrate disabled people. Our mission is to shift the narrative on disability from fear and pity to solidarity and liberation, and move the needle on ableism from indifference to action. Disability justice guides all that we do.
Dear Abby: Diner with disability too embarrassed to ask for table near the door (oregonlive.com)
She uses a walker, and sometimes a cane, but doesn't want her friend to fuss about where they're seated.
Who gets a gun? Hunter Biden's trial highlights an inconsistent mess of laws. (motherjones.com)
A leading psychiatrist runs down the rules—and ethics—of gun control and mental health.
Equal Access to American Democracy (respectability.org)
All United States citizens are encouraged to make their voices heard on Election Day. Unfortunately, people with disabilities face a variety of challenges when registering to vote, getting involved in political campaigns, casting a ballot, and running for office. Poll workers are often inadequately trained in operating accessibility features on voting machines. People who receive Social Security Disability Insurance can be penalized for running for office. If a disabled candidate runs and wins, the offices in which they are expected to serve their constituents are sometimes inaccessible. Aiming to remove some of these barriers and give disabled American voters an equitable opportunity to have their voices heard, Representatives Madeline Dean (PA-04) and Mary Gay Scalon (PA-05) introduced the following three bills to the House, with Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introducing companion bills to the Senate.
Why The Accessible Voting Act Matters (respectability.org)
Thanks to years of effort from disability advocates, there are more accessible voting options than ever before. But barriers still remain.
‘Joy and laughter’: the Leicester rugby team for children with Down’s syndrome (theguardian.com)
Parents say the training sessions are a ‘lifeline’ opportunity for their children to participate in sport
For the Love of Thrifting (retrospectivelily.wordpress.com)
Thrifting is (thankfully) becoming trendier and more accepted. I was practically raised in a Goodwill. Though my family was always financially secure, we were never materialistic. To this day, if a thief broke into our home, I don’t know how much is even worth taking. We have decent phones and televisions, just not the latest…
Disability representation in theatre: Be better. Do better (blindnewworld.org)
Director Ben Wilson talks about disability representation in theatre - and how Extant, a company of visually impaired artists, gets it right
Disability News and Mental Health, 'We’re the invisible voters': How disabled people feel about the election (bbc.co.uk)
Invisibility, ID and social care – the election hot topics you wanted to know more about
Accessibility Checker for Chrome - 200+ Free WCAG Checks (silktide.com)
Silktide's free accessibility checker is the ultimate tool for making web pages accessible. Screen reader, simulations, and WCAG checks.
Microsoft improves accessibility in their PDFs (pdfa.org)
Microsoft deepens its investment in Tagged PDF. We talked PDF with NISO. Both Android and iOS improve PDF handling. A major vulnerability was fixed in pdf.js.
WCAG 2.2 Checklist with Filter and Links (codepen.io)
All links point to WCAG 2.1 except the WCAG 2.2 success criteria. All links open in a new window. For more similar resources, see Web Axe's post WCAG Cheat Sheets and Checklists. Note that WCAG 2.2 removes 4.1.1 Parsing. This checklist was originally adapted from Paul Adam's WCAG 2.0 Checklist.
Accessibility and WCAG filter rules summary (sitelint.com)
Explore Accessibility and WCAG filter rules for high-standard web accessibility. Stay updated to make your online content universally accessible.
Be My Eyes Launches its Award-Winning App on Windows with Immediate Availability (bemyeyes.com)
Be My AI, the world’s first AI visual assistant for people who are blind or have low vision, is now available on any Windows 10/11 PC through the Microsoft Store, for free.
Accessibility Standards Canada adopts the globally recognized accessibility standard for ICT products and services (accessible.canada.ca)
Accessibility Standard Canada (ASC) announced today that it has officially adopted the European standard EN 301 549:2021 Accessibility requirements for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). ASC is also releasing it as a National Standard of Canada under the code CAN/ASC - EN 301 549:2024.
How we’re building more inclusive and accessible components at GitHub (github.blog)
We're making improvements to the way users of assistive technology can interact with and navigate lists of issues and pull requests and tables across GitHub.com.
Choosing Your Accessibility UI Testing Library (dev.to)
If you are a web developer looking to level up your teams UI automated tests to include accessibility what is the first thing you do? Google search of course!
Accessibility Legal Update September 2023 (convergeaccessibility.com)
An update of the notable digital accessibility legal cases this month and their impact.
Hidden vs. Disabled In UX (smashingmagazine.com)
Should you hide or disable a feature? You’ve probably been there before. Here are some considerations for hiding versus disabling, along with possible alternatives to improve UX.
The accessibility community is not the disability community (buttondown.email)
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) was last week. Those of you from the accessibility side of the house will surely have seen an uptick in events and postings, particularly by larger companies and agencies. This year there was even a White House event for GAAD.
Quick incremental accessibility audits for small business websites | Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y) (cerovac.com)
Accessibility audits come in different forms and sometimes it is better to take smaller audits than to wait for the larger ones to be finished - and risk missing out on changes that had to happen in the meanwhile.
Creating Effective Automated Accessibility Test Cases (dev.to)
One of the biggest fallacies in UI testing, especially when it comes to accessibility testing, is simply just making everything into a checkbox. Did we do the minimum UI testing on that component? Check! Did we do accessibility testing? Check!
A Golden Opportunity - Are you serving the needs of older online customers? (hassellinclusion.com)
In all the years we’ve worked in digital accessibility, the needs of older people have rarely been considered a priority.