Arguments instead of authority - Digital Accessibility Issue 11-2024
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As in every profession, there are also authorities in digital accessibility, the gray eminences whose names you only have to mention for everyone to freeze in awe. However, these people not only have a lot of experience. They are often stuck in old patterns of thinking. The most recent example is the overwhelming rejection of AI or more automation in accessibility. You can be critical of these topics. However, we miss a fundamental openness to new approaches.
We believe that you have to question authorities. What we never want to hear is: X is right because Y said it. What we want to hear is X is right or wrong for this and that reason.
Good news of the month
German: A current program aims to promote women's health.
"WomenX Collective": Financial support for women's health from UNFPA and CharitéThe EU has taken another step towards the EU disability card.
European Disability CardMicrosoft is collaborating with BeMyEyes to develop AI for the blind improve.
>Uganda wants to support blind students with a new app.
Uganda just unveiled one of the best apps for visually impaired studentsGerman: United Airlines offers a digital service for travelers in wheelchairs.
Digital service for wheelchair users successfulA Vodka brand is the first company to introduce accessible QR codes on its products.
How Tech And Vodka Converged To Make ‘The World’s First Spirits Brand’ To Use Accessible QR CodesThe English startup FLOWSENSE wants to make it easier for blind women to manage their menstruation. Only a few products in the health sector are accessible, which particularly limits the independence of women.
GO WITH THE FLOWSENSEInteresting articles
Automatic testing tools are essential for digital accessibility. But where should they be used, what are their strengths and weaknesses?
Automatic testing tools for accessibility: What they can and cannot doDemand is increasing, as is the agencies' self-marketing. But how do you actually find a competent service provider for digital accessibility?
How do you find a competent service provider for digital accessibilityA theoretical approach should show how Accessibility can be implemented in the metaverse.
Accessible Metaverse: A Theoretical Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the MetaverseAn article shows how research and development (R&D) can become more inclusive.
Inclusive R&D: Can it Become the Rule, Not an ExceptionThis article is not entirely up to date, but interesting nonetheless. For the first time, there is international data on assistive technologies.
Global report on assistive technologyThe WAI has published a recommendation on how to apply the WCAG to non-web technologies.
Guidance on Applying WCAG 2 to Non-Web Information and Communications Technologies (WCAG2ICT)A draft of the new EN 301549 with the criteria for WCAG 2.2 is now available. It is better hidden than the treasure in Silver Lake. If the link no longer works, search for en_301549-24-09-16.docx
. ETSI DraftsMore articles
- This AI tool could help cities improve accessibility at intersections
- Revealing the Hidden Costs of Inaccessible Websites: Key Takeaways
- Stop Recreating the Wheel: Local Government Organizations Sharing Accessibility
- Prioritize Accessibility In Procurement For Better CX And EX
- New research from the Valuable 500 reveals three-quarters of businesses are better positioned to provide digital accessibilityli>
- The Accessibility Metrics Scorecard template for scalable business Impact
- Inclusive Mindset Workbook by Project Lima
- < a href="https://commerce.nearform.com/blog/2024/empowering-users-developing-accessible-mobile-apps-using-react-native">Empowering Users: Developing Accessible Mobile Apps using React Native<&/ a>
- Native mobile app accessibility – choice of platform is essential
- A Systematic Survey of Automatic Image Description Generation Systems
- Putting Accessibility on the Map
- Time to Address the Skills Gap in the Accessibility Industry
- Developing anti-SLAPP policies for A11y Slack with Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic
- A11y at Work: When Team Opinions Differ
- From Novelty to Necessity: How AI Could Open Up a World of Accessibility for Everyone
- Agile Accessibility: Building Inclusivity into the Product Roadmap