@arl.orgThe ARL Weekly News Roundup includes top news from us, our members & the broader research community:
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#Research #Libraries #Librarianship #Archives #SpecColls #HigherEd #Advocacy #PublicPolicy #ScholComm #DEI #GLAM #Accessibility #a11y @infodocket.bsky.social
@deconspray.bsky.socialShould a dialog close when clicked outside? Context matters. Ask what happens when users close it accidentally.
#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #UX #A11y #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #Usability
@aardrian.bsky.socialI am once again imploring you NOT TO FUCK WITH SCROLLBARS.
This article didn’t test the accessibility (the examples fail multiple SCs) and also seems to forget Firefox exists.
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At least the comments take it to task.
@bridgemultimedia.bsky.socialOn Thurs. September 24, SVA will present an evening of films and discussion dedicated to bringing greater visibility to the disability community. The event begins at 7:30 PM at SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street in Manhattan. #accessibility #A11Y #disabilityNYC www.bridgemultimedia.com
@ibloud.xyzWe’re building PIXIE for the Alexa+ hackathon: an MCP-based assistant that previews the human consequences of growth before acting.
Given your Amazon/Alexa background, we’d love your eyes—or your hands—on it.
Want to join us?
@github.com #musicsky #a11y
@craigabbott.co.ukNew blog post. Some thoughts on why accessibility work might often rock your confidence: www.craigabbott.co.uk/blog/2026/th...
@lobsters-feed.bsky.socialTypst makes big strides https://lobste.rs/s/j4oyxa #programming #a11y
@deconspray.bsky.socialAccessibility is resistance. Léonie Watson challenges us to stop treating accessibility as compliance and start treating it as change.
#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #Disability #WCAG #AccessibilityMatters
@delphyb.bsky.socialQue décrit-on exactement dans une image générée ? Intention ou contexte ? Ma posture d'illustratrice est artistique : me projeter dans un monde merveilleux. ALT : Moi, entourée de tiare, tipanié et perroquets dans le monde de Mucha. J'ai choisi l'intention. Et vous ? #a11y #illustration
@motchie.social登壇用に、Flutterのアプリ開発が「アクセシブルにして」という指示だけで どう変化するか実験していますが、少なくとも、この指示だけでは実用的にならないどころか、ある程度、詳しく指示しても足りない箇所があり、やはり人間が実機確認すべき、という結論になっています。 #a11y #accessibility
@dvworks.bsky.socialCongratulations to @insomniac.games for this week's launch of #WolverinePS5! DVW was proud to be back providing #AudioDescription for yet another wonderful story. You might also recognize the voice of Chris Pacilla, who was delighted to return to narrate another superhero epic! #A11y
@alvaromontoro.comRegistration for Axe-con'27 is open. They are also looking for talk proposals.
www.deque.com/axe-con/
@feather.caQuick Accessibility Tip: Keyboard. Keyboard. Keyboard.
Want to have a massive impact on accessibility for your product, right away?
Do sprint demos/reviews with a keyboard only. No mouse.
@iaaporg.bsky.socialCall for Webinar Topics: Help Shape IAAP’s 2027 Learning Agenda
Do you have knowledge, expertise, or practical experience to share with the accessibility community?
Submit your topic & help shape IAAP's accessibility conversations in 2027: https://f.mtr.cool/0flu87s2yu
#IAAP #a11y
@accesstechnologies.bsky.socialATI Oregon is looking for #AccessibilityTechnology consumer representative.
Reach out to Laurie for details!
@deconspray.bsky.socialEven experienced devs make a11y mistakes. Jake Archibald shows why accessible names, ARIA semantics, and testing with multiple screen readers matter.
#Accessibility #A11y #WebAccessibility #ARIA #ScreenReaders #InclusiveDesign #WebDevelopment
@dev4web.bsky.socialExplore and master web accessibility standards with hands-on demos that contrast common WCAG violations with practical fixes — WCAG Accessibility Guidelines Explorer: emesstyle.com/a11y-design/ #a11y
@nataliemac7.bsky.socialAutomatic captions on my own livestream got my name wrong at 0:22, my company's name at 0:25, and captioned WCAG five different ways in three minutes without once getting it right. Watch two minutes of your latest video with the sound off and count the guesses. #a11y