Accessibility as Compliance Work 2025’s scramble to meet the European Accessibility Act turned accessibility into a frantic compliance exercise—only to fade once the deadline passed. I’m hopeful that this panic‑driven learning will n...

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Access Amplified™ | University of Phoenix

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🗓️ Dec 17 2025 | 9 AM‑1 PM MST – Access Amplified (free virtual half‑day hosted by University of Phoenix)

🔑 Opening keynote: “Continuous AI for Accessibility” – Ed Summers, Head of Accessibility, GitHub

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Accessibility Events in December 2025 #EveryoneIncluded

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna: Lights, Camera, Mobility, Action! If you have a mobility, travel‑tech or accessibility solution, this is your chance to pilot it on the biggest stage in Europe.

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna: Lights, Camera, Mobility, Action!

If you work on an inclusive travel or mobility solution, apply to the Better Mobility Eurovision call.

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My Problem with Accessibility in UX A reminder for World Usability Day: If it's not accessible, it's not usable. We know this, yet still ignore it in practice.

A reminder for World Usability Day: If it's not accessible, it's not usable. We know this, yet still ignore it in practice.

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Microassist's Accessibility in the News Subscribe to Accessibility in the News & Stay informed! Get your weekly update on digital accessibility standards, private and public sector trends, litigation, events, training resources and more.

For everyone looking for opportunities in the digital accessibility field, one source is Jack McElaney's weekly Accessibility in the News. Sign up today! Opportunities and much more.

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The Power User Fallacy When compliance feels like a boss battle, accessibility has failed.

The Power‑User Fallacy: When “possible” UX feels like a Dark Souls boss fight: open.substack.com/pub/a11ynews...

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No Accessibility No UX by Julia Undeutsch Accessibility isn’t optional; it is the backbone of genuine user experience. Julia Undeutsch (CPWA) explains why inclusive design must be built‑in, not patched‑in, and how to make it happen.

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How Blind People Navigate the World, On and Offline Listen now to A11y Yap #5 | Ever wondered how blind people browse the web and move through the world? Dive into our A11y  Yap episode on online & offline navigation: screen readers, zoom, white canes,...

From zoom magnifiers and screen reader output to white canes and guide dog training.

This episode breaks down the essential tools blind users depend on, and shows how to test them effectively; open.substack.com/pub/a11ynews...

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Accessibility Events in October 2025 A curated list of online and in‑person accessibility gatherings, including WordPress meetups, cyber‑security webinars, the EU Accessibility Summit, A11y Camp, and more. Mark your calendar and join the...

Accessibility Events in October 2025
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Where to start learning about Accessibility My Masterpost of Web Accessibility Resources for Developers, Designers, and Editors.

New #A11yYap episode: Where to start learning about Accessibility (web auditing resources for dev and design, courses, books, regulations, certifications)
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How Blind People Navigate the World, On and Offline Leaking my own talk for DevFest Vienna on November 15th.

How Blind People Navigate the World, On and Offline:
Explaining a mix of most commonly used tools for the web and the streets.
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Exclusion by Design We talked about Designing for Common Ground, let's look at the opposite.

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How much effort is an accessibility audit? How much effort is an accessibility audit, really? A breakdown of common pitfalls, test strategies, and the invisible work no scanner catches.

How much effort is an accessibility audit - really?

A breakdown of common pitfalls, test strategies, and the invisible work no scanner catches: a11ynews.substack.com/p/how-much-e...

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Accessibility Events in August 2025 If you know of any other events happening in the online or offline accessibility, disability inclusion space, email them to me by replying to this newsletter or add them as a comment on Substack.

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Designing for Common Ground Inclusive design is a wonderful word, but what we actually need is designing for the minimal common denominator.

Inclusive design is a wonderful word, but what we actually need is designing for the minimal common denominator. My latest ramblings about designing for common ground are out on Substack:
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Access to Assistive Tech As UX researcher for assistive tech, I know the impact it can have if it’s the right fit. But the user journey to get there? Let's talk about that too!

I'm back to the #Pokemon comparisons. This time for #AssistiveTech:

"Finding the right AT fit is like a shiny holo Charizard card: An immense joy and relief after a long search, magical, and it probably cost you a fortune to get there."

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Professor Oak from the pokemon game series standing next to a quote, above it in Pokemon style is written: WCAG 2.2 Gotta check 'em all!

As Professor Oak says "You have the ability to become a great accessibility specialist someday!"

Check out the Pokédex of Accessibility: a11ynews.substack.com/p/the-pokede...

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Accessibility Events in February If you don't want to leave your room, you will love these online events.

Next month's forecast: A lot of free online events about accessibility

The February event post is live and well:
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Accessibility Events in December International Day of Persons with Disabilities is coming up!

See which #accessibility events are happening in December. The biggest one coming up: International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd 💜

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