Hi everyone if you’re wondering why there are no #axschat questions it’s because we have taken the decision to stop doing the weekly Q&A chat as there was not the level of engagement to justify the effort of preparing and running it week in week out. We will continue the podcasts as normal.

Q6 What strategies can be implemented to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Africa? #AXSChat

Q5 How can we address the unique accessibility challenges faced by different linguistic and cultural groups in Africa? #AXSChat

Q4 What role do you think international partnerships play in advancing accessibility in Africa? #AXSChat

Q3 How can we support young entrepreneurs with disabilities in scaling their innovations within the African continent? #AXSChat

Q2 What are some effective ways to create awareness about accessibility in the private sector and governments around the world not just in the EU & US  ? #AXSChat

Q1 How can we ensure digital accessibility for young people with disabilities to help them thrive in today's tech-driven world? #AXSChat

Q6: Many inside big tech are fighting for accessibility. How can we support internal advocates instead of blaming them for systemic gaps? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q5: Some fear accessibility is losing traction amid DEI backlash. Do you think accessibility efforts are actually becoming more focused and resilient? #AXSChat

Q4: Are large manufacturers making more intentional accessibility investments—or are we seeing innovation shift to smaller players? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q3: Sabine Lobnig came into accessibility through linguistics and deaf/blind advocacy. What unexpected path led you to care about digital inclusion? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q2: The GARI database (www.gari.info) helps people find accessible features on their mobile devices in 20+ languages. Have you ever used it to check your phone’s features? #AXSChat

Q1: How can we better bridge the gap between the accessibility features manufacturers offer and what consumers know is available? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q6 What are some common myths about the EAA that need to be debunked to help organizations better understand their obligations? #AXSChat

Q5 How can we encourage more innovation in accessibility from companies outside the US, particularly in Europe and Asia? #AXSChat

Q4 What role do you think education and training play in improving accessibility for users and ensuring compliance with accessibility legislation like the EAA? #AXSChat

Q3 How can governments and the #accessibility community improve awareness and understanding of the #EAA among businesses? #AXSChat

Q2 What are the biggest challenges small and medium-sized enterprises face in complying with the #EAA compared to larger organizations? #AXSChat

Q1 With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) coming into force this month, how prepared do you think organizations are for the changes? Are there still misconceptions about its requirements? #AXSChat

Q6: How can developers, designers, and AI creators collaborate to ensure image accessibility for all? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q5: What if every image online were accessible to people using screen readers? Are we getting closer to that future? #AXSChat

Q4: Can AI-generated images be made fully accessible from the start? How does encoding them in XML help? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q3: Have you tried using vector graphics to improve accessibility in your digital content? What worked? What didn’t? #AXSChat

Q2: What barriers do pixel-based images create for screen readers—and how does Equivalent help solve them? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q1: How can converting pixel images into scalable vector graphics using XML make digital content more accessible for all? #AXSChat

Q6: Despite the chaos, we’re seeing unexpected progress in accessibility—from AI to product design. What examples of “accidental inclusion” or surprising wins give you hope? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q5: Accessibility conferences are essential—but sometimes feel like preaching to the choir. How do we make our spaces more discoverable and collaborative for new voices and allies? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q4: Are accessibility leaders attending enough cross-industry conferences? How can we show up in mainstream tech, governance, or business events to expand our influence? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #InclusiveLeadership

Q3: AI has massive potential for accessibility—but only if consumer trust is protected. How can we push big brands to stop misusing our data and lead with transparency? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #AI

Q2: How can we better hold corporations accountable—not just for compliance, but for real ethical governance that improves lives for people with disabilities? Are there brands getting this right? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q1: Are accessibility and disability inclusion finally starting to break into mainstream conversations in ways that drive real change? What impact are you seeing beyond our usual circles? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

A6 One of the biggest challenges of delivering "peer normative" experiences is agreeing on what qualifies as normative. Normativity can be subjective in the same way that the reasonableness in reasonable adjustments / accommodations can be down to interpretation. #AXSChat

A6. Challenges: diverse needs, costs, and outdated systems. Opportunities: tech as an equalizer, user collaboration, and mainstreaming accessibility. Peer-normative design values equal quality experiences, benefiting all users, not just the majority. #axschat

a6 in the end it is understanding humans - our limitations, how we function/amend or change functional challenge; we must change the notion of too much effort here being prohibitive/expensive to Major Benefit #AXSChat

Q6 Peer-normative experiences are ones of equal quality to the majority of the population, they don’t have to be exactly the same experience. What are the biggest challenges and opportunities in creating peer-normative experiences for all users? #AXSChat #Accessibility

Q5 The inkjet printer is both a complex technological marvel and the butt of jokes about how fickle and temperamental technology can be.  How can we make things like printers easier, more accessible and reliable for users? #AXSChat

The problem is that the VC funded tech companies pouring money are doing everything they can to avoid regulation. #AXSChat

a4 feedback critical. But sales or fulfilling the motive of the owner even more so. hence need for better ways of engaging/promoting our accessibility messages meaningfully/simply/effectively #AXSChat

A4 Good companies & great managers recognise constructive criticism as an opportunity for improvement. Companies don't for the most part evolve their products in isolation they do so based on feedback & feature requests. This is why it is so important to give feedback on #Accessibility. #AXSChat

Q4 What role does customer feedback play in improving accessibility features in products and services? Does giving praise or conversely complaining really make a difference in how products and services are delivered? #AXSChat #Accessibility

A2. Innovations include AI personalization, voice-first interfaces, and haptic feedback. Providing accessible documentation and co-creating with users ensures inclusivity. Gamified training for teams can also foster better accessibility in product design. #axschat

A3: AI can be a bridge—not a barrier—if built with inclusive data and community guidance. We must lead with ethics and transparency. Human-centered AI is possible—and necessary. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #AI #Accessibility

A3. AI improves accessibility with real-time captions, smart readers, and sign language AI (early stage but promising). Respect privacy with local data processing and user-set preferences. Transparency and explainable AI models ensure trust without compromising security. #axschat

A3 For #AI powered tools to be really trustworthy we need transparency about what data is being gathered and explainability about how it will be used and the processing of it. #AXSChat

Different ways of interacting with your products… #AXSChat

a3 although moving fast, AI is not there yet regarding human interaction. in tests recently, AI blatantly "lies", "misleads", "assumes" ... #AXSChat

a3 AI holds so much hope - but critical agreed protections in place - regulation not governed by technology but through social contract #AXSChat

Q3 How can AI be used to improve accessibility without compromising user trust and privacy? #AI #Accessibility

Q2 What are some innovative ways companies can make their products more accessible to all customers? #InclusiveDesign #CustomerExperience

Q1 In the podcast, Steve mentioned how a company’s app picked up that he was using assistive tech & offered to customise the interface. Browser sniffing for AT has long been a hotly debated. How can we balance the need for privacy with proactively trying to improve user experience? #AXSChat