Inclusive tech themes to watch in 2026: lessons from TechShare Pro AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, Robin Christopherson explores what is changing now in the world of digital accessibility, what is accelerating, and what organisations must prepare for in 2026.

Cognitive accessibility is finally mainstream. Designing for clarity, predictability, and lower cognitive load isn't niche -- it's good design.

This is the shift we've been building toward.

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#a11y #CognitiveAccessibility #Neurodiversity

3mpwrApp — User Guide Step-by-step tutorials for using all 3mpwrApp features. Learn how to navigate the app, use wellness tools, manage evidence, and advocate for your rights.

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Disability tech that adapts to YOU

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#A11y #CognitiveAccessibility

Designing work for different brains benefits everyone. 45-min webinar on cognitive accessibility, teams & results Feb. 12, 1 p.m. EST

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#UniversalAccessibility #CognitiveAccessibility #CognitiveDisabilities

This #DEAM2025, we’re spotlighting a hidden solution to Canada’s construction labour crisis: neuroinclusion through #cognitiveAccessibility. 

Read how small changes in hiring and training can unlock an overlooked workforce.

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LLMs Enable Easy-to-Read Text Generation for Cognitive Accessibility

Multi‑task learning with Mistral‑7B and LLaMA‑3‑8B, trained on summarisation, simplification and Easy‑to‑Read generation, outperformed single‑task baselines. Read more: getnews.me/llms-enable-easy-to-read... #multitask #llm #cognitiveaccessibility

World Alzheimer’s Month This World Alzheimer's Month we’re amplifying those millions of voices - people living with dementia, their carers, their families and their friends.

Cognitive-friendly workspaces aren’t a luxury — they’re a necessity.
From clear signage to simplified workflows, VR professionals can help employers adapt environments to support those with dementia.
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#WorldAlzheimersMonth #CognitiveAccessibility #VRsupport

2025 M-Enabling Summit Session Highlight Text reads: “The ROI of Cognitive Inclusion in UX Research. Presented by Fable.” A photo of Kate Kalcevich, Head of Accessibility Innovation at Fable, appears at the bottom with her name and organization. The background includes the M-Enabling Summit logo and a blue design with green accents.

Learn how #CognitiveAccessibility in #UXResearch drives #InclusiveDesign and boosts business ROI at #mEnabling25.

Kate Kalcevich of Fable explores how cognitive diversity in usability testing leads to better, faster insights and why it matters.

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Give Users’ Brains a Break: UX Tips for Cognitive Accessibility - Blog - Coforma We’ll discuss how cognitive accessibility objectives relate to WCAG 2.2, giving product teams gain a new common language for discussing accessibility standards.

Homer Gaines Jr. shares practical UX tips to support cognitive accessibility, making digital experiences easier to process, navigate, and remember.

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#CognitiveAccessibility #UXDesign #InclusiveDesign #A11y #DigitalInclusion #Cognitive #DigitalAccessibility #UX

Cognitive Accessibility: Designing for Users with Cognitive Needs - UX Bulletin Imagine browsing a website where every sentence feels like a tongue twister, navigation menus resemble a labyrinth, and pop-ups appear faster than you can say "cognitive overload." Sounds exhausting,…

🧠 Simplicity isn’t basic—it’s brilliant. Learn how cognitive accessibility makes UX clearer, kinder, and more usable for all: www.ux-bulletin.com/cognitive-ac...

#UXDesign #CognitiveAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UserExperience #UIUX #Accessibility #UXTips

Benchmarking Usability and the Cognitive Accessibility Frontier - Equal Entry This article is based on Abid Virani and Alwar Pillai’s talk at A11yNYC. Alwar’s career started as a user experience (UX) designer. She attended the Masters of Inclusive Design program at OCAD…

Benchmarking Usability and the Cognitive Accessibility Frontier

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#Cognitive #CognitiveAccessibility #Usability #UsabilityTesting #UX #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y

Best Practices for Cognitive Accessibility in Web Design Unlock the full potential of your website with expert cognitive accessibility tips. Explore WCAG guidelines, design patterns, and real-world case studies.

Unlock the full potential of your website with expert cognitive accessibility tips. Explore WCAG guidelines, design patterns, and real-world case studies.

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#Cognitive #CognitiveAccessibility #Design #UXDesign #UX #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #WebAccessibility #A11y

Best Practices for Cognitive Accessibility in Web Design Unlock the full potential of your website with expert cognitive accessibility tips. Explore WCAG guidelines, design patterns, and real-world case studies.

Championing Cognitive Accessibility: Building a More Inclusive Digital World

Learn practical tips for implementation in the article by Caitlin de Rooij for A11y collective: https://f.mtr.cool/xawnnzjngu

#CognitiveAccessibility #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters

Architecture Deep-Dive: How Leantime's Component-Based Design Supports Neurodivergent Users - Leantime Leantime is an open Source project management system for small teams and startups.

3/3 The side benefit? New contributors can focus on one domain without understanding the entire codebase.

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#SoftwareArchitecture #Neurodiversity #OpenSource #CognitiveAccessibility

So, I really wonder how this is an improvement. Sounds like some extra work that will annoy a lot of people in the end?

#CognitiveAccessibility #KeyboardPattern #Security

Super contenta de formar parte de estas jornadas organizadas por mis amig@s de @MatiaFundazioa sobre la participación como #derecho.

Hablaremos de apoyar la participación de personas con #demencia.

Y conoceré al equipo en persona (por fin!😊)

#cognitiveaccessibility #Donosti

In Spain is becoming more and more common the term #CognitiveAccessibility to describe documents, spaces and all sort of staff that can be understood by everyone. #CognitiveAccessibility is a tool for inclusion. How well known/used is this term in the Anglo-Saxon world?