@accessibility.comTerm of the day: aria-live
aria-live is a code attribute that tells screen readers and other assistive technologies to announce content that changes on a web page after it has loaded, such as a newly displayed...
Full definition: www.accessibility.com/glossary/aria-live
@accessibilitychat.bsky.socialRulemaking worth reading closely:
WCAG 1.2.7: When Standard Audio Description Isn't Enough
@accessibilitychat.bsky.socialFrom the people who actually use it:
Your First 90 Days Owning Digital Accessibility
Week 1: draw the RACI before anything else
#Accessibility #ADA #HigherEducationAccessibility #AdaCoordinator
@brickfield.bsky.socialThe best accessibility improvements happen before anyone encounters a barrier.
Whether it's live captions, accessible content creation, or institution-wide accessibility reporting, the goal is the same: remove obstacles before they affect learners.
Find us at Stand 62 at #NCCCS.
Writing alt text for Bluesky images? Check your description for common mistakes and make your posts more accessible to screen reader users. Free, private, and no uploads.
@thedroptimes.bsky.socialState governments are under growing pressure to meet accessibility requirements, but NASCIO finds persistent operational gaps in staffing, procurement, testing and governance that can leave compliance work fragmented.
@accessibilitychat.bsky.socialThis is now on the regulatory record:
The 10-Second Trap: Why Server-Side Redirects Break Accessibility
@brickfield.bsky.socialMoodle Tip: Provide transcripts for audio.
Text unlocks access & review.
@deconspray.bsky.socialA disabled submit button can become a dead end. If autofill breaks your validation, your “helpful” UX just blocked the user.
#Accessibility #A11y #UX #InclusiveDesign #WebDevelopment #WCAG #Usability
@craigabbott.co.ukSo, at @tetralogical.com, we've done a thing. We've started open sourcing our component examples, with their WCAG requirements, Gherkin scenarios, and working Playwright tests. There's 8 so far, and more on the way: tetralogical.com/blog/2026/10...
@iamkulykov.bsky.socialA11y Memoirs, episode 2: The Devil is in the Details
One line of code can make the difference between an accessible component and a confusing screen reader experience.
Lessons learned while building Vaadin details and accordion web components:
@webaim.bsky.socialDon't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to prioritize #accessibility in your #procurement processes. Register today: webaim.org/training/pro...
@toppnews.bsky.social
@tetralogical.comIntroducing the Accessible Components Library!
Common components with accessibility requirements, test scenarios, and automated tests.
• Free to use and adapt
• Human-readable tests in Gherkin
• Mapped to WCAG 2.2, levels A to AAA
Dig in!
@sustainable-www.bsky.social@deconspray.bsky.socialNot every WCAG failure should stop a launch. But if someone can’t finish checkout, it’s a blocker. Ask: can they complete the task?
#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #ProductManagement #QA #InclusiveDesign #A11y
@placeaut96.bsky.socialMake your business more welcoming for autistic families! 💙 Use the PlaceAut Sensory Scorecard to assess your sensory-friendly environment.
#PlaceAut #AutismFriendlyBusiness #SensoryFriendly #Accessibility
@rodrigosanchez.bsky.socialBasic Is Beautiful.
Like a pumpkin spice latte, plain language is a classic for a reason. Short sentences. Everyday words. Everyone gets it.
Image of an iced pumpkin latte in a plastic cup with whip cream
