Discover how to use your browser console for accessibility testing. Highlight headings, inspect images, and explore accessibility features in real time with simple scripts. www.maxdesign.com.au/articles/con... #Accessibility #WebDev #InclusiveDesign #A11y #DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility

Dialogs, popups, and menus can obscure focus, confusing keyboard users. Nat Tarnoff explains how to keep focused elements visible and improve accessibility for everyone. tarnoff.info/2025/12/08/a... #Accessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #UXDesign #DigitalAccessibility

Are you fixing accessibility issues, or just chasing symptoms? Chad Chelius & Dax Castro explain why real accessibility progress requires fixing systems, not just defects. buff.ly/NoqljBy #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #AccessibilityStrategy #A11y

Accessibility is not a nice to have, it is a core requirement of quality and accountability. This piece reframes accessibility as a baseline expectation, not a retrofit. Required reading for builders and leaders. buff.ly/b8i7vSv #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #RiskManagement #UX #A11y

Cognitive accessibility is often overlooked in digital design. This Fable article explains common barriers users face and what teams can fix now. This is essential reading. makeitfable.com/community-co... #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UXDesign #A11y #UX #Cognitive

24 Accessibility is seeking contributors for its December article series on digital accessibility. Want to write and be featured? Submit your interest today. www.24a11y.com/author-inter... #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #ThoughtLeadership #ContentCreators

A demand letter can quickly turn into a lawsuit if ignored. Most accessibility legal risks are predictable yet avoidable. Learn the escalation path & protect your organization. www.dennisdeacon.com/accessibilit... #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityCompliance #RiskManagement #Inclusion #ADA #A11y

Meeting WCAG is an achievement, not a baseline to scoff at. Eric Eggert explains why recognizing progress in accessibility matters and how it drives better outcomes. Worth reading and sharing. yatil.net/blog/meeting... #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #A11y

Accessibility is not about pleasing everyone, it is about making informed, defensible choices. Adrian Roselli explains why universal accessibility is a myth, and how standards and intent drive real inclusion. buff.ly/1FFMO0U #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #UX #WebStandards

This exercise is simple. At the start of any digital project, get the whole team – devs, testers, writers, designers, stakeholders, literally anyone you can round up – together, in-person or virtually, and ask the question: Who are we willing to exclude? #accessibility #inclusion #a11y#inclusion#accessibility…]

TPGi’s Weekly Reading List highlights why accessibility leadership requires constant learning and reflection. This week’s reads connect policy, practice, and impact. What resonated with you most? buff.ly/uDaofmN #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #UX #USDesign

CAPTCHAs are still breaking access for many users with disabilities. Eleanor Hecks explains why common authentication methods fail accessibility & what teams should consider instead when balancing security & inclusion. buff.ly/ZGTlTT9 #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UXDesign #A11y #WebDev

On this day 59 years ago, I was supposed to attend Bozo's Circus. Needless to say, we didn't make it. Blizzard of '67 Chicago : Monday, Jan. 26 marks 59 years since Chicago's record snow storm | abc7chicago.com share.google/Z0fMJ1G9vphE...

Toast messages seem trivial, but inaccessible feedback can break the user experience entirely. Adam Silver shows why these UI patterns matter, and how small fixes drive real inclusion. adamsilver.io/blog/can-you... #DigitalAccessibility #UXDesign #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #A11y #FED #WebDev

Accessibility widgets are not a solution for screen reader users. Nielsen Norman Group confirms what lived experience shows, overlays fail because accessibility must be built in, not bolted on. buff.ly/YmBhD4D #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UXResearch #ScreenReaders #A11y

I used to love Chipotle. Then the quality of their product faded. And now I learn they support ICE. Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" now playing inside my head.

Every accessibility manager hits a moment no one warned them about. Sheri Byrne-Haber explains why leadership, trust, and influence matter as much as technical skill. buff.ly/VGIvE7p #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #AccessibilityLeadership #InclusiveDesign #ChangeManagement

PSA, your mobile application has to work in portrait AND landscape. There are way to many users who use their phones in landscape mode (for various reasons) and by not allowing your app to support both you are not allowing all users to use your app. #Accessibility #A11y #iOS #Android

I must be having a day, today. Looking for code for a stylesheet switcher to adapt, I came across the following: <button ... title="Toggles light & dark" aria-label="auto" aria-live="polite"> ... </button> See the comments for my thoughts. #WebAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WebDev

Digital Accessibility pro tip ... If you publish about digital accessibility and include a data table image with empty alt text, you are failing the basics and should not publish on the topic. #DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #A11y

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month & it’s a great reminder that this leading cause of vision loss often shows no early symptoms. The only way to catch it early is with a comprehensive dilated eye exam. buff.ly/8fTycS1 #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth #EyeHealth #PreventBlindness #PublicHealth

Another event this week — join on Sat Jan 24 at 4:00pm for a discussion of the late Alice Wong's memoir "Year of the Tiger": pdxa11yux.org/events/2026/... #PDXa11yUX #a11y #UX #Meetup #Portland #PDX #accessibility #bookClub

Accessibility data alone does not change minds. Stories do. Ted Drake explains how to turn metrics & AI insights into compelling accessibility narratives that influence teams & leaders. buff.ly/Co4fm2E #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #AI #DataStorytelling #UX #WCAG #A11y

WCAG AA compliance doesn’t guarantee your site is truly accessible. Craig Abbott’s article shows how you can “pass” yet still frustrate real users. Let’s rethink compliance as the starting point. www.craigabbott.co.uk/blog/2025/5-... #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #WCAG #WebDev #A11y

Missing page language isn’t just a tag issue it breaks accessibility. A correct lang attribute ensures screen readers speak clearly and your content works for everyone. Accessibility starts with language. Read Todd Libby’s insights. buff.ly/MccLIVz #WebAccessibility #WebDev #A11y #WCAG

Want better control of aria-live updates? Russ Weakley explains how screen reader queues and browser scheduling shape when announcements are spoken. A must-read for devs who care about accessible dynamic UI. buff.ly/aY7Yxbz #WebAccessibility #ARIA #ScreenReaders #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

Great UX isn’t only for calm moments. Vitaly Friedman shows why we must design for stress & emergencies by simplifying tasks, prioritizing actions & planning emergency flows so users make fewer mistakes under pressure. buff.ly/vuYrflW #UXDesign #HumanCenteredDesign #UX #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

Does pagination need to load new pages or can thoughtful focus management make it feel seamless? Martin Underhill’s take will challenge how you think about this classic UI pattern. buff.ly/0VfosvS #UXDesign #Accessibility #WebDev #InclusiveDesign #UserExperience #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

Accessible for everyone is a myth. True inclusion means understanding human nuance, explaining what you’ve done, and iterating with empathy. Rethink how you talk about accessibility and focus on real people. buff.ly/u6PzRWZ #Accessibility #A11y #Inclusion #UX #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility

Smart accessibility leaders stay curious. This week’s reading list from Ricky Onsman highlights ideas worth your time on inclusive design, accessibility trends, and digital risk. What would you add to the list? buff.ly/ccxxRWJ #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #RiskManagement

The Weekly Reading List is back for 2026. This one is a catchup after three weeks off so a bit (!) longer than usual. I was a bit more selective to keep it manageable. www.tpgi.com/weekly-readi...

Stop trying to “boil the accessibility ocean.” Sustainable inclusion happens when design, dev, product & QA own accessibility in daily decisions. Read how shifting responsibility builds real progress and avoids burnout. buff.ly/RJ8MXEC #Accessibility #Inclusion #Leadership #ProductDesign #A11y

Great accessibility isn’t one-and-done. Manual audits find deep barriers while automation catches the everyday issues that pop up between reviews. Together they keep sites truly inclusive and resilient. buff.ly/ukzB76b #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #DigitalQuality #Automation

Think WCAG is only for websites and screen readers? Think again. Ela Gorla debunks top myths and reframes how we should use WCAG to build truly inclusive digital products. Share your take. buff.ly/NgxvPyG #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #DigitalInclusion #ThoughtLeadership #A11y

Ignoring digital accessibility is a business risk & missed opportunity. Embedding inclusive design reduces legal exposure, improves UX, and opens new markets. Accessibility is strategy, not compliance. buff.ly/wTjTrwr #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UXStrategy #A11y #Compliance #Lawsuits

Nested interactive controls break accessibility but modern CSS can fake them without harming assistive tech users. Eric Bailey’s article is a must-read for inclusive UI patterns. ilo.im/169v7j #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #FrontendEngineering #CSS #WebDev #DigitalAccessibility

January is Braille Literacy Month! Braille is a tactile code, not a language, and it allows people who are blind or visually impaired to read and write with their fingers. buff.ly/sR14amm #BrailleLiteracyMonth #Accessibility #Inclusion #A11y

Treating fines as just a business cost erodes trust and incentivizes harm over prevention. Sheri Byrne-Haber explains why compliance matters more than settlements. buff.ly/d2pe3Mj #A11y #DigitalAccessibility #Compliance #Leadership #Accountability #BusinessStrategy #Ethics

Did you miss episode 2? Catch the #A11yShow where you listen to podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIaXn1WYfweoODJtAdcvl Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a11yshow/id1853928560 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLQ7VRElsSY8nvP9wdiGwOwSemmmyXFO9

Want more inclusive Flutter apps? Learn how to fix silent controls and structure UI for screen readers using Semantics and MergeSemantics. Practical insights that elevate both UX and code quality. buff.ly/z90SqEw #Flutter #A11y #InclusiveDesign #MobileDev #DigitalAccessibility #Mobile

Accessibility in 2026 won’t be hype it’ll be practical. John Northup shows how AI supports experts not replaces them, WCAG 2.2 becomes baseline, and respecting user preferences will shape real inclusivity. buff.ly/kfBrhbH #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #DigitalAccessibility #UX #AI

BIK says no to overlays for EN/WCAG compliance and shifts the focus to real code‑level accessibility. Quick fixes won’t cut it. How are you evolving your accessibility strategy for true inclusion? tatanotes.com/blog/bik-rej... #A11y #WCAG #EN301549 #EU #DigitalAccessibility #EAA #BIK

Think you know aria‑label on static elements? Russ Weakley digs into real behavior vs assumptions and shows when it’s valid and when it’s just noise. A must‑read for accessibility practitioners. buff.ly/DVUfWLB #WebAccessibility #A11y #WebDev #ARIA #InclusiveDesign #UX #DigitalAccessibility

Making videos accessible drives reach and impact. Learn how to add audio descriptions on YouTube so blind and low‑vision viewers get the full experience. buff.ly/ptaBVYd #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #Video #AudioDescription #YouTube #UX #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #AD

“Live Region Support” adrianroselli.com/2026/01/live... Just about to publish, Chrome updated, I re-tested, and my results for dynamic descriptions went sideways. So, I dunno, QA that for me? Won’t it feel good to correct me? You know, to make up for… [waves arms] #HTML #ARIA #a11y #accessibility

Accessibility isn’t a number it’s progress toward real use for real people What Makes a Website Accessible Enough reframes accessibility goals with practical steps and user‑centered thinking Join the discussion buff.ly/fA7SXkR #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

Hotel rooms at the Anaheim Marriott for the 2026 CSUN #AssistiveTechnology Conference are filling fast. Book early to stay close to all conference sessions and events. Lodging information at: csun.at/venue #CSUNATC26 #A11y #Accessibility #AssistiveTech

2026 may be a turning point for accessibility in transport, aviation, and law. Christiane Link asks if progress will be real or just talk. Let’s discuss what true inclusion looks like for the year ahead. buff.ly/bWZV6Rj #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

Real accessibility isn’t a checkbox. Tracy Stine exposes how AI captions, visual-first design, hybrid work, and more are leaving disabled people behind in 2026. Read and join the conversation about meaningful inclusion. buff.ly/jmenyw6 #DisabilityRights #UXDesign #AI #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

"Understanding the nuances of the DOM, accessibility tree, and speech queue can help when testing and interpreting results." #a11y www.maxdesign.com.au/articles/ass...