Web accessibility is improving, but there’s still work to do.
WebAIM’s 2024 report on one million homepages highlights common issues like low contrast text and missing alt text that continue to create barriers.
It’s a useful reminder of why accessibility should be a priority in every digital project.
Read the report in full: https://webaim.org/projects/million/
I'm curious to hear what others are #SelfHosting! Here's my current setup:
Hardware & OS
Infrastructure & Networking
Security & Monitoring
Authentication & Identity Management
Productivity & Personal Tools
#CookingAppsNotifications & Development Workflow
Accessibility Focus 
️
Accessibility heavily influences my choices—I use a screen reader full-time (#ScreenReader), so I prioritize services usable without sight (#InclusiveDesign, #DigitalAccessibility). Always open to discussing accessibility experiences or recommendations!
I've also experimented with:
I don't really have a media collection, so no Plex or Jellyfin here (#MediaServer)—but I'm always open to suggestions! I've gotten a bit addicted to exploring new self-hosted services! 
What's your setup like? Any cool services you'd recommend I try?
#SelfHosted #LinuxSelfHost #OpenSource #TechCommunity #FOSS #TechDIY
Honored. Inspired. Driven.
Last week at #CSUN2025, we had the incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside some of the most innovative minds in accessibility and assistive technology. As a fully remote team, gathering in person is always meaningful, but being part of conversations that shape the future of our technology makes it even more special.
We’re grateful for the chance to hear from industry leaders, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with Explorers (both new and those who have been here from the start) who shape the work we do every day. Having a seat at this table is an honor, and we’re more committed than ever to making Aira the best it can be.
Thank you, Center on Disabilities at CSUN, for another unforgettable year!
Title II Today: Compliance & Accessibility Insights for Monday, March 17, 2025 - Volume 101
https://title2.info/newsletter-03-17-2025/
The Month's News in Title II Compliance
A Pneuma Solutions Publication
#TitleII, #Title2 #ADACompliance #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG, #WCAG21 #A11y #GovTech #PublicSector
Title II Today: Compliance & Accessibility Insights. The world's leading ADA Title II Compliance publication.
Subscribers: 2,500 
️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.
Title II Today: Compliance & Accessibility Insights for Monday, March 17, 2025 - Volume 101
https://title2.info/newsletter-03-17-2025/
The Month's News in Title II Compliance
A Pneuma Solutions Publication
#TitleII, #Title2 #ADACompliance #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG, #WCAG21 #A11y #GovTech #PublicSector
Title II Today: Compliance & Accessibility Insights. The world's leading ADA Title II Compliance publication.
Subscribers: 2,500 ️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.
Route Fifty: The digital accessibility revolution: Why states are taking the lead. “The federal government has made strides in advancing accessibility… However, competing priorities and shifting political landscapes often push accessibility initiatives to the sidelines. In this vacuum of comprehensive federal guidance, states have emerged as the primary architects of digital accessibility […]
Join TPGi's Charlie Pike, Director of Platform Success, on March 4 at 10 AM ET for a webinar about how JAWS Inspect can enable rapid JAWS testing without the complexity of the end-user product.
Register today: https://www.tpgi.com/webinar-how-beginners-can-easily-test-for-jaws-screen-reader-accessibility/
Episode 6 of The State of Accessibility Podcast is tomorrow at 10:30 AM ET!
Join TPGi's Mark Miller and David Sloan, with special guest Ryan Jones, live on LinkedIn.
Learn more about episode 6: https://www.tpgi.com/the-state-of-accessibility-episode-6/
In recent years there have been one or two talks on accessibility at Stir Trek, except in 2024 there were none. Someone submit a good presentation and get on the schedule for 2025!
TPGi has partnered with Storm Interface to revolutionize self-service accessibility!
Read the press release for more details on this innovative partnership: https://www.tpgi.com/tpgi-and-storm-interface-partner-to-advance-accessible-self-service-kiosks-with-jaws-for-kiosk/
CCIA Europe is looking for a 
Technology #Accessibility Manager 
to join its #Brussels team, who will work on EU accessibility and #hardware policy, as well as #standards and #security.
Check out the job and apply today! #DigitalAccessibility https://ccianet.org/about/careers/technology-accessibility-manager/
I’ve got to say, I’m really impressed with #Firefox so far! 
I’ve been using it for the last few hours, and it’s been running like a dream. Right
now, I’ve got 7 tabs open (and at times even more), yet there’s been no slowness or performance issues whatsoever. It’s shaping up to be an excellent browsing
experience—smooth, fast, and reliable!
Join TPGi's James Edwards on December 12 at 10 AM ET for a webinar to help you navigate WCAG and how strictly you should be testing to conform to it.
Register today: https://www.tpgi.com/webinar-how-strict-should-we-be-when-testing-for-wcag-conformance/
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and with over 1.3 billion people worldwide living with disabilities, accessibility isn’t just a checkbox for businesses; it’s a chance to truly connect with and serve a vast, often overlooked audience.
Read the guide and take the first step toward meaningful accessibility: https://www.tpgi.com/a-guide-to-creating-a-successful-digital-accessibility-program/
World Usability Day serves as a reminder for us all about how critical inclusive digital products are.
Start emphasizing accessibility and usability when creating your digital experiences.
Learn more about World Usability Day and digital accessibility: https://www.tpgi.com/world-usability-day-2024/
Calling all #blind folks in the USA! Want to shape the future of #accessible banking? 
I'm participating in a UX study with a major financial institution through uTest. They're looking for more blind participants, and I thought some of you might be interested!
Details:
• 60-minute remote session
• $200 compensation
• Must be in the United States
• Starting ASAP
If you're interested, use my referral link to apply: http://link.utest.com/inclusive-banking-study
Make sure to mention my name (Lanie Carmelo) and email (DM me for this) when filling out the screener survey. Choose "From friends/relatives under Referral Program" when asked how you heard about the project.
This is a great chance to make banking more accessible for all of us. Let's make our voices heard!
Celebrate World Usability Day with TPGi and The State of Accessibility Podcast on November 14 at 3 PM ET!
Join TPGi's Mark Miller and David Sloan live on LinkedIn to explore the significance of the day and best practices for making websites and digital applications accessible, and usable.
Learn more about episode 3: https://www.tpgi.com/the-state-of-accessibility-episode-3/
HAPPENING NOW: “An Introduction to Disability Studies” with Jen DeMesquita (nee Sanders), Senior Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters.
Join the YouTube live stream
https://www.youtube.com/live/gQoPai-soXo?si=03thsjyfsBXQ5eFy
#A11y #Accessibility #A11yTalks #DisabilityStudies #DigitalAccessibility
Join us tomorrow at 12:00pm ET for “An Introduction to Disability Studies” with Jen DeMesquita (nee Sanders), Senior Accessibility Specialist at Thomson Reuters.
https://a11ytalks.com/posts/2024-oct
#A11y #Accessibility #A11yTalks #DisabilityStudies #DigitalAccessibility
#BlindTech friends, especially #WindowsUsers, I need to vent and ask if you've had similar experiences! 
I just had a maddening interaction with the WinCam screen recording app. Here's what happened:
1. Opened WinCam settings
2. Started tabbing through options
3. Didn't realize I was on the hotkeys tab
4. Suddenly, my #ScreenReader got stuck in an edit box for assigning a shortcut to start recording
5. Nothing would get me out - not even using my mini touchscreen display
6. I tried using the JAWS Touch Cursor shortcut and even the special app keys on my wireless keyboard, but WinCam just assigned them as new shortcuts!
7. Finally had to use a wireless mouse, moving and clicking randomly until I escaped the edit box
This lack of keyboard accessibility in that specific area is infuriating! Interestingly, other than this issue, the WinCam app is very accessible overall.
Have any of you encountered similar "keyboard traps" or accessibility issues in any software, not just recording apps? How did you handle it?
What strategies do you use when you get stuck in an inaccessible part of an application? Any clever workarounds or tools you've found helpful?
Also, I'm curious: Can anyone recommend other accessible screen recording apps for Windows? I bought a WinCam license for usability testing, thinking it was the most accessible option, but I'd love to know if there are other good choices out there.
I'm particularly interested in hearing from other Windows users, but all experiences are welcome. Let's share our knowledge and maybe help developers understand our needs better!
#Accessibility #AssistiveTech #BlindProgrammer #SoftwareAccessibility #KeyboardNavigation #UserExperience #a11y #VisuallyImpaired #AdaptiveTechnology #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #AssistiveSoftware #BlindnessAwareness #AccessibleSoftware #KeyboardTraps #ScreenRecording #UsabilityTesting #JAWS #ScreenReaderChallenges #blind @mastoblind @main
