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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 4h

New from Chris Nasrawi: Design for All with Martin Underhill dives into how we build truly inclusive digital experiences. Smart, practical, inspiring.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #A11y #UXDesign

Design for All feat. Martin Underhill

We speak with Martin Underhill, a digital accessibility consultant with a background in user experience design and frontend development.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 10h

Great read from Allie Paschal on how to audit your design system for accessibility. Practical, clear, and essential for modern UX.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DesignSystems #UXDesign #A11y

Auditing your Design system for accessibility

How to fix A11y issues at the system-level

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 1d

Clickable table rows: great for UX, tricky for accessibility. Alexander Lehner shows how to do it right

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #UX #WebDev

How to Create an Accessible Table with Clickable Rows

Extend the reach of your buttons to support keyboard and screen reader users.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 1d

Governments are racing the clock on digital accessibility, and uncovering decades-old web issues along the way.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #GovTech #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #DigitalInclusion

Eyeing accessibility deadline, states root out ancient web issues | StateScoop

One state official said his goal isn't only to remove inaccessible content, but retrain staff so that old design mistakes don't need to be revisited.

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Square Eye @squareeye.com · 1d

We are attending #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

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.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 2d

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

Implementation Toolkit / Minnesota IT Services

Tips on how to make documents and social media accessible in easy reference quick cards to use when creating content.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 2d

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

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…

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zeldman @zeldman.bsky.social · 3d

Great little post. #a11y #webstandards #html

David Bisset @davidbisset.com · 5d

HTML’s Best Kept Secret: The Tag

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#HTML #frontend #css #webdev

HTML’s Best Kept Secret: The output Tag

Make your dynamic content accessible by default with the HTML tag that time forgot.

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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 3d

Register today and save your spot! 2025.wpaccessibility.day/attendee-reg... #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay #WordPress #Accessibility #a11y

2 days to go. Register for WPAD 2025 now.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 2d

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

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.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 3d

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

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…

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 3d

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

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.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 3d

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

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.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 4d

“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

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?

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 4d

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

When Accessibility Isn't Easy: Features That Need Love - Suzanne Dergacheva (A11yTalks - Sep 2025)

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…

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 4d

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

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 …

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 5d

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 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.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 5d

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

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

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 5d

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

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.

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 5d

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

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...

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 5d

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

Captioning Videos in Vimeo

A short post about how to easily caption videos in Vimeo

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 5d

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

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 …

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 5d

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

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 …

yatil.net

deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 8d

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

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…

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deconspray @deconspray.bsky.social · 9d

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

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,…

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