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Digital worker passionate about digital accessibility, seeking to evangelize awareness and best practices to the entire digital world. https://linkedin.com/in/dennisdeacon/ https://mastodon.social/@deconspray

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Do we all see the same colors? โ€“ TataNotes Discovering how color blindness affects color perception and accessibility.

Maybe not. Our eyes detect light, but the brain interprets it, which means perception can vary subtly between people. Tatyana Bayramova explores the science behind how we experience color.

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#ColorPerception #UX #Accessibility #DesignThinking #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

11.03.2026 18:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How To Create More Accessible Presentationsย  - Intopia Learn how to create accessible presentations with practical tips on slide content, inclusive language, alt text for presentation images, colour contrast ratios and WCAG 2.1 guidelines for screenโ€ฆ

Great presentations are not just good design, they are accessible communication.
Clear slides, inclusive language, strong contrast, and thoughtful delivery help everyone engage with your message.

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#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #Presentations #A11y

11.03.2026 13:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Using the browser console for accessibility testing - Max Design Learn how to use the browser console to highlight headings, links, buttons, images, landmarks, and other accessibility features with simple JavaScript snippets.

Accessibility insight might already be in your browser.

This article from Max Design shows how simple console snippets can highlight headings, links, landmarks, and more, making accessibility structure visible in seconds.

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#A11y #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DevTools #WebDev

10.03.2026 18:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Please do not use auto-scrolling content on the web and in applications | Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y) Perhaps well-intended, the auto-scrolling content can be a real nightmare for multiple groups of users. I've done a mobile app audit and turning on screen reader exposed quite a messy experience -โ€ฆ

Auto-scrolling content may feel modern, but it often breaks accessibility and user control.

A sharp reminder from Bogdan Cerovac on why designers and developers should stop using it. Accessibility starts with respecting the user.

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#A11y #InclusiveDesign #UX #DigitalAccessibility

10.03.2026 13:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hereโ€™s how to instruct a LLM to reference the ARIA Authoring Practices Guide The deck is a bit stacked, folks.

LMs learn frontend from the messy web we built. That includes inaccessible patterns. Eric W. Bailey shows how to guide LLMs to use the #ARIA Authoring Practices Guide selectively, focusing on interaction & keyboard guidance instead of copying code.

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#AI #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

09.03.2026 18:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly Reading List March 9 2026 - TPGi โ€” a Vispero company A weekly roundup of links to digital accessibility industry news, posted every Monday. Compiled by Ricky Onsman.

Ricky Onsmanโ€™s Weekly Reading List, March 9 2026 rounds up the latest insights, tools, and conversations shaping digital accessibility.

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility

09.03.2026 15:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Accessibility Considerations for Off-Site Navigation and Downloads This article examines the accessibility risks introduced at these transition points and proposes a concrete pattern that I call a "speed bump modalโ€ for sites that link to content beyond their own control.

Sheri Byrne-Haber explains why off site links and downloads create hidden accessibility barriers and how โ€œspeed bumpโ€ modals & clearer link text can give users informed control.

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#WebAccessibility #UX #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

09.03.2026 12:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why I Donโ€™t Call Myself an Accessibility Expert Oven-like dial that says โ€œskillโ€ with five settings - novice, average, skilled, specialist, and expert Iโ€™ve been working in the fields of disability...

What does โ€œaccessibility expertโ€ really mean?

Sheri Byrne-Haber questions the label & reminds us that accessibility demands humility, continuous learning, and respect for lived experiences. A thoughtful read for anyone working in a11y.

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#WebAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

08.03.2026 16:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Accessibility 101 + Core Concepts
Accessibility 101 + Core Concepts Thomas Brunet, Jess Lin and Phill Jenkins present Accessibility 101 and core concepts that provide a stronger understanding of technical and design foundations. This includes making the case forโ€ฆ

Accessibility is more than standards and checklists. It starts with understanding the core concepts that make assistive technology and inclusive design work.

A great introduction from Knowbility.

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#WebAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #UX #WebDevelopment

08.03.2026 13:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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24 Accessibility Article series offering 24 days of digital accessibility gifts of wisdom and insight from a wide array of knowledge experts throughout the world.

Have accessibility ideas worth sharing? The 24 Accessibility article series returns this December. If youโ€™re a developer, tester, designer, or advocate, consider contributing. Intent deadline: March 31

Submit your interest: www.24a11y.com/author-inter...

#DigitalAccessibility #A11y

08.03.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Using Maturity Models to Build Accessibility That Lasts โ€“ ::Last-Child โ€“ Ted Drake Accessibility | Inclusion | Belonging | DEI AF

Accessibility that lasts requires more than fixing issues.

Maturity models help organizations embed accessibility into culture, process, and product development.Ted Drake explains how to build programs that scale and endure.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #A11y

07.03.2026 17:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishcessibility - Nic Chan As I see it, wishcessibility isnโ€™t a single specific bad practice, itโ€™s anything that inadvertently hurts accessibility when youโ€™re trying to improve it.

Accessibility is not a wish. It is a discipline. Nic Chanโ€™s โ€œWishcessibilityโ€ challenges the habit of hoping accessibility will happen instead of engineering it intentionally. Inclusive design requires planning, accountability, and craft.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #UX

07.03.2026 13:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Minimize Legal Risks in Accessibility Compliance Iโ€™ve been doing accessibility work long enough that I can confidently say, you cannot avoid lawsuits about accessibility. What you can do is minimize your risk. If you do not have an accessibโ€ฆ

You cannot eliminate accessibility lawsuits, but you can reduce risk. Most claims target known gaps like alt text, labels, and status updates. Accessibility is not a checklist, it is an ongoing discipline.

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#Accessibility #ADACompliance #DigitalAccessibility #UX #RiskManagement

06.03.2026 17:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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System Generated PDF Accessibility | Axess Lab How do you make sure documents generated by systems โ€” likely most documents out there today โ€” are accessible to users and comply with accessibilityโ€ฆ

Most PDFs are system-generated, yet accessibility is treated as manual work. That mismatch breaks usability. Fix the pipeline, not just the file. Accessibility must be built into document generation, not added later.

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#PDFUA #WCAG #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign

06.03.2026 12:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You probably shouldnโ€™t be annotating focus order Sometimes not doing something is the right move.

Focus order usually doesnโ€™t need annotation. With semantic HTML and logical source order, it works by default.

Test the real UI, not the mockup. Accessibility is outcomes, not artifacts.

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#Accessibility #A11y #UXDesign #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility

05.03.2026 19:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WCAG-EM 2.0 lets you report on accessibility of more than just websites There's a new version of WCAG-EM.

WCAG-EM 2.0 expands accessibility evaluation beyond websites to apps and digital products. A timely reminder: our audit methodologies must evolve with the platforms we build. Are we still thinking in โ€œpagesโ€ or in user experiences?

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#WCAG #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #A11y

05.03.2026 13:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Barriers from Links with ARIA Today Temani Afif asked a question: Are the below codes equivalent if we consider all the aspects? (a11y, semantic, something else maybe?) If not, what is missing (or should be changed) in the secondโ€ฆ

ARIA is not a shortcut to accessibility. Misusing aria-label, aria-hidden, or splitting link text can break TTS, reader modes, and translation. Native HTML still wins. Test beyond screen readers.

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#WebAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #UX #ARIA #DigitalAccessibility

04.03.2026 19:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Floating Action Buttons are bad, and what to do instead. Some thoughts on Floating Action Buttons as I always run into them, their inefficiency and inaccessible design.

Floating action buttons look helpful, but often fail users. Hard to reach, easy to miss, and out of context. Put actions where they belong, inside the content, not floating above it. Accessibility and UX go hand in hand.

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#DigitalAccessibility #UX #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility

04.03.2026 14:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œWCAG is difficult to read, donโ€™t read itโ€ is a self-fulfilling prophecy ยท Eric Eggert First things first: Yes, WCAG (the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are not easy to read. This is not the point that I try to make โ€ฆ

Saying WCAG is too hard to read becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
When we avoid the source, we settle for shallow guidance and flawed implementations.
Accessibility improves when we engage with WCAG, not bypass it.

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#DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #WebAccessibility #A11y

03.03.2026 19:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is Your City Ready for Website Accessibility Requirements? Beginning April 24, 2026, most state and local government websites, mobile apps and social media content must comply with new accessibility requirements under Title II of the Americans withโ€ฆ

ADA Title II deadlines are approaching fast. By April 2026, city websites, apps, and social content must meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Accessibility is now a governance issue, not just a design one. Is your city ready?

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#DigitalAccessibility #ADACompliance #WCAG #A11y

03.03.2026 13:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ADA Title II: What the New Digital Accessibility Rule Means for Public Entities The DOJโ€™s new ADA Title II rule sets clear digital accessibility requirements for state and local governments. This guide explains whoโ€™s affected, what WCAG 2.1 compliance means, and how publicโ€ฆ

ADA Title II just changed the game. Public entities must meet WCAG 2.1 AA for digital services, with deadlines starting in 2026. Accessibility is now a legal mandate, not optional. Are you ready?

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#Accessibility #ADA #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #GovTech #UX #Inclusion

02.03.2026 19:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly Reading List 2 March 2026 โ€“ Ricky Onsman In his latest Weekly Reading List, Ricky Onsman curates essential insights on accessibility strategy, emerging risks, and practical implementation.

Accessibility evolves fast. Ricky Onsmanโ€™s latest Weekly Reading List cuts through the noise with curated insights on risk, strategy, and inclusive design. What caught your attention?

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #UX #Compliance

02.03.2026 17:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Design systems canโ€™t automate away all of your accessibility considerations - zeroheight Eric Bailey explains why automated checks can't catch all accessibility issues in a design system and how teams can fix them, step by step.

Design systems scale consistency, not accessibility. They reduce repeat errors, but context, content, and real user needs still decide outcomes. Accessibility isnโ€™t automated, itโ€™s practiced.

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#Accessibility #DesignSystems #InclusiveDesign #UX #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

02.03.2026 13:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Disability History Museum Set To Open A one-of-a-kind museum chronicling disability history is reopening after a five-year hiatus in a new, bigger space that's hundreds of miles away from its previous home.

When history excludes disability, it distorts reality. The Disability History Museum reopening challenges us to rethink whose stories define progress. Accessibility is about memory, voice, and truth.

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#Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityHistory #InclusiveDesign #A11y

01.03.2026 17:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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W3C Accessibility Maturity Model Explained - Inclusion Impact Accessibility W3C Accessibility Maturity Model Explained. Learn all about the newly published draft and how it can help you with accessibility.

Accessibility is not compliance, it is capability. The W3C Maturity Model shows how organizations evolve from reactive fixes to embedded, scalable accessibility. Where are you on that journey?

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #UX

01.03.2026 14:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Straight Talk  What Disabled Users Want You to Know When Designing your Product
Straight Talk What Disabled Users Want You to Know When Designing your Product User Experience Research makes a profound difference when creating products for all. People with disabilities are important to include in these sessions to ensure that our products work well forโ€ฆ

Disabled users know what works and what doesnโ€™t. Knowbilityโ€™s video gives straight talk on inclusive design you canโ€™t afford to ignore. Learn, apply, and make your product truly accessible.

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#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #ProductDesign #DigitalInclusion #Knowbility

28.02.2026 17:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Accessibility 101 + Core Concepts
Accessibility 101 + Core Concepts Thomas Brunet, Jess Lin and Phill Jenkins present Accessibility 101 and core concepts that provide a stronger understanding of technical and design foundations. This includes making the case forโ€ฆ

Accessibility is not optional. It is essential.

This Accessibility 101 video from Knowbility covers the core concepts every team should know.

Who are we still leaving out?

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #UX #WebDevelopment #WCAG #UX

28.02.2026 13:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Accessible Visual Design Accessible visual design is about more than aesthetics; itโ€™s about ensuring that everyone, including people with visual impairments, can perceive, understand, and interact with digital content. Fromโ€ฆ

Accessible visual design ensures everyone can engage with your content. Thoughtful color, typography, icons, and interaction states boost usability and inclusion. Accessibility strengthens creativity and clarity.

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#Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #VisualDesign #WCAG #UXDesign

27.02.2026 17:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ask the Professionals โ€“ OZeWAI A series of online panel discussions where OZeWAI members and invited guests chat about topics of interest to the digital accessibility industry. Check out the upcoming Ask the Professionals sessions.

Discover expert insights with OZeWAIโ€™s Ask the Professionals series. Panels cover ARIA, mobile apps, CMS accessibility, and more. Engage, learn, and share your thoughts on real-world accessibility challenges.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11yLeadership #AccessibilityInsights #A11y

27.02.2026 12:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Accessible Color Palette Generator This is a tool to automate the generation of accessible enterprise UI color palettes.

Design for everyone with Mike Giffordโ€™s Accessible Color Palette Generator. Quickly create color palettes that meet WCAG standards and elevate your accessibility game.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UXDesign #ColorAccessibility #DesignTools #A11y

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