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Is your website, app, or program designed with accessibility in mind? If not, you are definitely frustrating users.

Tomorrow!

Deque Systems@deque.com

Our inaugural axe-con Mini event is tomorrow from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm (EST)! Attend to hear top experts at Microsoft, Salesforce, Deque, and more, as they share insights on our theme: “Removing friction from accessible development." Register now: deque.com/axe-con/mini...

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Just a reminder — we are still looking for awesome content creators to get involved! Send us a DM or repost for your friends. 🥰

Pssst! 👀 Are you a disabled content creator OR a creator passionate about accessibility? DM us! We’re working on something new and exciting at AbleToPlay to help inclusive creators grow their audiences and connect with game studios and publishers for sponsorships. Reposts appreciated!

Wow! This is big news!

The New York Times@nytimes.com

For the first time, researchers have restored some vision to people with a common eye disease by using a prosthetic retinal implant. The treatment could improve the lives of an estimated one million people in the U.S. who lose their vision to the condition if it's approved for broader use.

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New from Ricky Onsman: the latest Weekly Reading List (Oct 20, 2025) is out. Top picks in accessibility, design & inclusion, perfect for a quick scroll and share. www.tpgi.com/weekly-readi... #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters #UX #WebAccessibility #Accessibility

tpgi.comWeekly Reading List October 20 2025 - TPGi — a Vispero companyA weekly roundup of links to digital accessibility industry news, posted every Monday. Compiled by Ricky Onsman.

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Pssst! 👀 Are you a disabled content creator OR a creator passionate about accessibility? DM us! We’re working on something new and exciting at AbleToPlay to help inclusive creators grow their audiences and connect with game studios and publishers for sponsorships. Reposts appreciated!

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The hashtag #accessibility allows you to find lots of accessibility-related resources on Twitter and LinkedIn. To find accessibility resources in Spanish, use the hashtag #accesibilidad. The hashtag #accessibilité helps you find resources in French.

Have you registered for WordPress Accessibility Day yet?

WP Accessibility Day@wpaccessibility.day

This time tomorrow, what will you be doing? Of course… attending WP Accessibility Day! Don’t miss out: Register now and set your calendar reminder. Do it now! Your future self will thank you. 2025.wpaccessibility.day/attendee-reg...

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Want the ultimate backstage pass to WordCamp Asia 2026? Become a Media Partner. Enjoy interview access, a dedicated media studio, and visibility across official channels. Join us in Mumbai at Jio World Convention Centre from April 9-11, 2026. asia.wordcamp.org/2026/media-... #WCAsia #WordPress

asia.wordcamp.orgMedia Partner Applications for WordCamp Asia 2026 Are Now OpenWe’re excited to open applications for Media Partners at WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai, April 9–11! Gain exclusive access to speakers, behind-the-scenes content, and networking opportunities while h…

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Meryl Evans' "Why and How to Create Accessible Social Media and Website Content" introduces content creators to basic accessibility considerations for links, hashtags, emojis, alt text, transcripts, and more. meryl.net/digital-cont...

meryl.netAccessibility: Why Social Media & Web Content Need to Be AccessibleContent accessibility isn't just design and production's job. It's everyone's job. Here's how content creators can create accessible content.

Tomorrow! Free for all!

Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)@inclusivedesign24.bsky.social

Inclusive Design 24 is this week! We go live on 25 September, with twenty four hours of live talks about accessibility and inclusive design. All streamed for free, no registration required. Here's our schedule for this year: inclusivedesign24.org/2025/schedule/ #id24 #accessibility #InclusiveDesign

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New: What I wish I was taught in school as a disabled person. I’ve taken to the blog to add some important lessons to the curriculum. Here’s my timetable which would include independent living skills, disability advocacy, and so much more. lifeofablindgirl.com/2025/09/21/w...

lifeofablindgirl.comWhat I wish I was taught in school as a disabled person - Life of a Blind GirlThere are many things I wish I’d learned during my time in education that weren’t on the curriculum. Since I can’t turn back the clock, I’m sharing them on the blog instead.

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Session Spotlight: Invisible Until It Hurts: Rethinking Brand Design Through the Lens of Accessibility with Victoria Ottah. Reframe accessibility as a core design principle by addressing typography, icons, logos, and color palettes for users with visual or cognitive impairments.

2025.wpaccessibility.dayInvisible Until It Hurts: Rethinking Brand Design Through the Lens of Accessibility - WordPress Accessibility Day 2025In the race to build visually iconic brands, we’ve overlooked a simple truth: if people can’t read, see, or understand your brand, are you really reaching them? What if your brand’s typography can’t…

Also please feel free to submit your own accessibility events to our calendar to be added in case we missed any! I'm always adding new events to the WebABLE calendar :)

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Web Accessibility in Mind Conference just wrapped up, but there are still so many accessibility-focused events coming up. Check out our latest blog post, or our calendar feature for all the details.

Web Accessibility in Mind Conference just wrapped up, but there are still so many accessibility-focused events coming up. Check out our latest blog post, or our calendar feature for all the details.

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#NYC Opening Doors Challenge Seeks #Accessibility Ideas NYC launches Opening Doors challenge to gather innovative ideas for improving building #Accessibility, #Inclusion, and safety citywide. www.disabled-world.com/news/america...

disabled-world.comNYC's Opening Doors Challenge Seeks Accessibility IdeasNYC launches Opening Doors challenge to gather innovative ideas for improving building accessibility, inclusion, and safety citywide.

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Is your website ADA-compliant? Sheri Byrne-Haber highlights how digital accessibility risks can block users, and create compliance issues. Are your digital experiences truly accessible? buttondown.com/access-abili... #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WebAccessibility #RiskManagement #ADA #Compliance

buttondown.comDo you know your ADA Digital Accessibility Risk?5 by 5 color matrix labeled Risk Assessment with green representing low (6 segments), yellow representing medium (13 segments), and red indicating high risk...

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Join us at the M-Enabling Summit, a global event focused on digital accessibility and inclusive design. The event runs from October 6-8, in Washington, D.C. A virtual pass is also available. Use promo code HEARS15 for 15% off registration. For more details, visit their website: buff.ly/lhK00Pz

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Accessibility Show #8: @joedolson.bsky.social joins me to review keyboard accessibility on 6 high-profile WordPress sites. Only 1 scored highly, most had major navigation issues. Listen for real-world accessibility testing tips! #a11y #WordPress #WebAccessibility - wpbuilds.com/accessibilit...

wpbuilds.comThe Accessibility Show #8 - How well do top 'Showcase' sites handle keyboard navigation?Joe Dolson reviews 6 WordPress sites for keyboard accessibility, highlighting common focus, menu, and navigation issues with practical tips.

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The hashtag #accessibility allows you to find lots of accessibility-related resources here and on LinkedIn. To find accessibility resources in Spanish, use the hashtag #accesibilidad. The hashtag #accessibilité helps you find resources in French.

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Each #WordCamp relies on the support and generosity of its sponsors. If you haven't already, get to know the #WCUS sponsors by visiting their booths, exploring their offerings, and learn how they contribute to the #WordPress ecosystem. us.wordcamp.org/2025/sponsors/

A reminder that this FREE training from Disability Belongs is tomorrow, August 28th at 2:00PM eastern! @disabilitybelongs.bsky.social

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Don’t let focus disappear! Tatiana Fokina shows how to keep keyboard focus visible with WCAG tips. Accessibility starts with visibility. a11y-blog.dev/en/articles/... #Accessibility #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #WebDevelopment #WebDev #A11y #FocusVisibility #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG

a11y-blog.devFocus not obscuredLet’s read the WCAG 2.2 criteria on not-obscured focused elements together. First, take a look at examples with barriers and without them. Then, try to understand how to test all of this.

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Don't forget transcripts for video and audio. These will help blind users and low-vision users, deaf and hard-of-hearing users, people with ADHD, and people with audio-processing disorders. Transcripts also benefit search engines, people in quiet spaces, and people in a hurry.

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Welcome to the Accessibility Internet Rally! We're thrilled to have our amazing partners, including Google, Monkee-Boy Web Design, Cisco, and the League of Women Voters. Their support makes it all possible. Join us! knowbility.org/air #Knowbility #Accessibility #A11y #AIR2025 #DigitalInclusion