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Talking about #AltText & lengthy, detailed descriptions of images always makes me think of “Cathedral,” by #RaymondCarver. I saw/heard him read it in person in college. Thus I acquired the expression, “Now we’re cooking with gas.” lol
A sighted man draws a cathedral for a blind one, while the latter holds his hand to visualize the lines as the pen moves.
Great story, anyway.
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Talking about #AltText & lengthy, detailed descriptions of images always makes me think of “Cathedral,” by #RaymondCarver. I saw/heard him read it in person in college. Thus I acquired the expression, “Now we’re cooking with gas.” lol
A sighted man draws a cathedral for a blind one, while the latter holds his hand to visualize the lines as the pen moves.
Great story, anyway.
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Talking about #AltText & lengthy, detailed descriptions of images always makes me think of “Cathedral,” by #RaymondCarver. I saw/heard him read it in person in college. Thus I acquired the expression, “Now we’re cooking with gas.” lol
A sighted man draws a cathedral for a blind one, while the latter holds his hand to visualize the lines as the pen moves.
Great story, anyway.
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Talking about #AltText & lengthy, detailed descriptions of images always makes me think of “Cathedral,” by #RaymondCarver. I saw/heard him read it in person in college. Thus I acquired the expression, “Now we’re cooking with gas.” lol
A sighted man draws a cathedral for a blind one, while the latter holds his hand to visualize the lines as the pen moves.
Great story, anyway.
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Talking about #AltText & lengthy, detailed descriptions of images always makes me think of “Cathedral,” by #RaymondCarver. I saw/heard him read it in person in college. Thus I acquired the expression, “Now we’re cooking with gas.” lol
A sighted man draws a cathedral for a blind one, while the latter holds his hand to visualize the lines as the pen moves.
Great story, anyway.
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#Jadaliyya | #Israel's Zombie Economy (Part 5)
Israel's #Disinformation Bubble - Bassam Haddad Interviews Shir Hever
"Shir addresses Israelis’ views of Netanyahu and the Genocide, accessibility of knowledge in Israel, Israel’s use of #AI in its #GenocideInGaza, and ultimate questions of accountability."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly2xRfuRX4Q
#Palestine #Gaza #IsraeliPolitics #tech #weaponizedAI #GazaGenocide #oPt -
#Jadaliyya | #Israel's Zombie Economy (Part 5)
Israel's #Disinformation Bubble - Bassam Haddad Interviews Shir Hever
"Shir addresses Israelis’ views of Netanyahu and the Genocide, accessibility of knowledge in Israel, Israel’s use of #AI in its #GenocideInGaza, and ultimate questions of accountability."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly2xRfuRX4Q
#Palestine #Gaza #IsraeliPolitics #tech #weaponizedAI #GazaGenocide #oPt -
#Jadaliyya | #Israel's Zombie Economy (Part 5)
Israel's #Disinformation Bubble - Bassam Haddad Interviews Shir Hever
"Shir addresses Israelis’ views of Netanyahu and the Genocide, accessibility of knowledge in Israel, Israel’s use of #AI in its #GenocideInGaza, and ultimate questions of accountability."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly2xRfuRX4Q
#Palestine #Gaza #IsraeliPolitics #tech #weaponizedAI #GazaGenocide #oPt -
#Jadaliyya | #Israel's Zombie Economy (Part 5)
Israel's #Disinformation Bubble - Bassam Haddad Interviews Shir Hever
"Shir addresses Israelis’ views of Netanyahu and the Genocide, accessibility of knowledge in Israel, Israel’s use of #AI in its #GenocideInGaza, and ultimate questions of accountability."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly2xRfuRX4Q
#Palestine #Gaza #IsraeliPolitics #tech #weaponizedAI #GazaGenocide #oPt -
#Jadaliyya | #Israel's Zombie Economy (Part 5)
Israel's #Disinformation Bubble - Bassam Haddad Interviews Shir Hever
"Shir addresses Israelis’ views of Netanyahu and the Genocide, accessibility of knowledge in Israel, Israel’s use of #AI in its #GenocideInGaza, and ultimate questions of accountability."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly2xRfuRX4Q
#Palestine #Gaza #IsraeliPolitics #tech #weaponizedAI #GazaGenocide #oPt -
Hidden content can have a major impact on accessibility. This article explores how different hiding methods impact screen readers, keyboard navigation, and accessibility overall.
Read the blog by Akash Shukla: https://vispero.com/resources/not-all-hidden-content-is-equal-how-different-hiding-methods-impact-accessibility/
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@aby I'm not an expert, but I know that businesses look at their product through the lens of expense. That can be used to deny certain things. However, I believe that for a company, the long-term benefits outweigh the initial expense. Yes, installing that initial infrastructure to increase accessibility can be costly. But if more people can now access the services, the costs will be recouped and then some. I say this about education all the time. It isn't an expense. Education is an investment. Just like the things you mentioned. #MindShift
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I decided to not travel to US this past year (can you guess why?). But this new development (https://www.privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/5713/trump-administration-wants-your-dna-and-social-media) is just... wow
So even for ESTA visitors they want:
* DNA samples
* social media accounts
* telephone numbers/emails (business and private) for past X years
* family phone numbersThey will also require installing 2 apps instead of the web for the #ESTA application which I am sure won't be a backdoored #privacy and #accessibility nightmare.
Jeez. I can't even.
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NBC is offering ASL interpretation of the opening ceremony happening now https://www.nbc.com/watch/milan-cortina-2026/paralympics-opening-ceremony-asl/12014217 #accessibility #Paralympics #OpeningCeremony
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This is a story of a #monopoly. It is also a story of #government #licensing, and #accessibility. There’s a bit of #MLM, but not the usual kind.
I am seeking employment as an #administrative #professional (#administrativeAssistant, #executiveAssistant, basically, #administrativeSupport). I was on a #contract with a #BigTech company, and the program I was supporting is sundowning, so about two-thirds of us were let go at the end of the fiscal year.
I’ve been applying to many places, some of which turned out to be #scams (any company with the word “travel”, “adventure”, or “vacation” in their name, and who claims to be looking for administrative anything is a scam. Ten times out of ten).
I also managed to apply to an insurance … organization. They are agents selling policies from a specific #BigInsurance, only through “agencies” (and sub-agencies - they unfortunately invited prospects (including me) to join their "huddles" on Zoom and I'm observant) and they are looking for prospects in specific regions of the #USA and #Canada.
This costs money, as this is a profession where you need a #license. The investment was reasonable, $49 for #training, another $49 for the #test, and another $50 for the license application, plus $45ish for #fingerprinting. Even if I choose not to work for the people who recruited me, credentials tend to be useful in some way.
I paid for the training on 04 Nov, paid for the test on 12 Nov (scheduled for 26 Nov), did the fingerprinting on 16 Nov. Also on 12 Nov, I tried to initiate the #accommodations process with the testing company, (the above-mentioned monopoly) Pearson VUE.
To apply for accommodations, the test-taker is asked to create an additional account on the accommodations portal. The final step of this process is to follow the steps in a “verification email” that may take up to fifteen minutes to be sent.
I /never/ received this email. Thus, I was never able to verify my account, or move forward in the process. After several telephone calls, I was provided an email address for the accessibility team.
On 21 Nov, I emailed the Pearson Accessibility team with a detailed, step-by-step, description of what I was doing, what I was seeing, and the fact that their system never provided me that verification email. Of course, since I’d already created the account, I was attempting to use the “Resend verification email” link (it runs a script). I included ten marked-up screenshots, and asked for a Read #Receipt.
I actually got a reply. However, the reply was “you actually sent this to the wrong place.” It also stated that Pearson VUE did /not/ manage accommodations requests, that was done by the entity who owned the test.
I replied to that email, copy-pasted the email with the steps, attached the screenshots, and asked for another Read Receipt. In that email, I said, “This should be a simple process. I have invested hours of my time in documenting the behavior I am seeing because no one at Pearson VUE accepts my word that I'm following the procedure and it is not working. This will also cost me money to extend my access to training materials until I'm able to test.”
This got a reply where I was informed my account had been locked due to “too many attempts.” On 22 November, I was able to actually log into the portal and get the information I needed to request the appropriate document from my #VocRehab counselor. I sent an email to both my counselor and her assistant, including the #IDC codes corresponding to my current situation (I’ve been an administrative pro long enough to know that the easier the request, the quicker it’s completed).
I received a request on 02 December to complete a DocuSign granting permission for my counselor to share the info with Pearson. Pearson’s website says the process can take “up to ten days,” so I scheduled my test for Friday, 20 Dec, figuring that would work.
On 13 Dec, Pearson notified my counselor that my request had been accepted, and the email included specific instructions for scheduling. The only option is to call a specific phone number. And they aren’t open on the weekend.
On Monday, 16 Dec, when I called, I was on hold “for the next available…” for 40 minutes. When I was finally able to speak to someone, they asked me to verify absolutely every bit of personal data they have on me. Then, I was told I would have to schedule the test at a Pearson Testing Center (there are several local ones). The first center, the one closest to me, did not have any openings until February. The next-closest had an availability for noon on January 17. I was put on hold while the agent tried to request that time. The call dropped.
Another 45 minutes waiting for an agent, and, again, I had to verify all the data. This time, after three “brief” holds of 5+ minutes, I was told the request was pending, and that I would receive a call.
I did receive a call on Thursday, 19 Dec, but my caller ID said it was from “State of California.” Which is /not/ Pearson, so I sent it to voicemail. The voicemail said I had to confirm that I wanted that time “within two business days” and I called back. After another long wait time, the agent said they needed to reach out to “that department” and after even more hold times, I was told that “Marcus” would call me back /that day/.
Of course he did not. I called back Friday morning, and, again, long hold times, and give the agent all the information. And “Marcus” wasn’t going to be in for twenty minutes (it was 9:40 CST, so, aha! he’s on PST). I called back at about 3:00 pm PST (5:00 pm my time). I used to support folks in all five time zones in the contiguous 48, so this is second nature). After another 45 minutes and stuff, the agent said that time was no longer available.
I followed all their steps and procedures. Apparently, the accommodations department at Pearson VUE is dependent on one person, Marcus. I should have been able to take this test by now. Nowhere on the website does it say that test takers requesting accommodations should NOT schedule online. I even deliberately scheduled to test at a local college because I /know/ they have the capability to provide the accommodations I need.
The really stupid part of this is all that time on hold and all that time documenting the misbehavior of their system.
I was promised a call on Monday, 23 Dec. Of course, I'm calling them.
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Keen to steer the conversation about accessibility?
The call for speakers is still open for Umbraad, the virtual accessibility event happening on May 21st.
We're looking for:
🎤 Talks: share your expertise, your process, your lessons learned
🔥 Fireside chats: candid conversations about what accessibility really looks like in practiceSubmissions close April 6th. Apply now 👉 umbraad.com
#Umbraad #CallForSpeakers #Ally #Accessibility #UmbracoAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #GAAD -
@siblingpastry This is exactly the point. Good accessibility benefits so much more than just it's target audience (usually) but people don't realise this, don't put the work in and are worse off for it. #SadFace
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Sitios web que no son compatibles con el modo de #AltoContraste ni con #WCAG 2.2:
• #AdGuard / #AdGuardDNS
• #Crowdin
• #Deezer
• #eBay (parcialmente)
• #INStore
• #Proton / #ProtonCalendar
• #PRS / prs.app
• #SUBE / #TarjetaSUBE[Seguiré actualizando…]
Por contraste, #Podbean es uno de los mejores sitios diseñados con #TecnologíasDeAsistencia para personas con #DiscapacidadesVisuales.
#HighContrast #Accesibilidad #Accessibility #Argentina #TecnologíaDeAsistencia #DiscapacidadVisual
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Sitios web que no son compatibles con el modo de #AltoContraste ni con #WCAG 2.2:
• #AdGuard / #AdGuardDNS
• #Crowdin
• #Deezer
• #eBay (parcialmente)
• #INStore
• #Proton / #ProtonCalendar
• #PRS / prs.app
• #SUBE / #TarjetaSUBE[Seguiré actualizando…]
Por contraste, #Podbean es uno de los mejores sitios diseñados con #TecnologíasDeAsistencia para personas con #DiscapacidadesVisuales.
#HighContrast #Accesibilidad #Accessibility #Argentina #TecnologíaDeAsistencia #DiscapacidadVisual
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Sitios web que no son compatibles con el modo de #AltoContraste ni con #WCAG 2.2:
• #AdGuard / #AdGuardDNS
• #Crowdin
• #Deezer
• #eBay (parcialmente)
• #INStore
• #Proton / #ProtonCalendar
• #PRS / prs.app
• #SUBE / #TarjetaSUBE[Seguiré actualizando…]
Por contraste, #Podbean es uno de los mejores sitios diseñados con #TecnologíasDeAsistencia para personas con #DiscapacidadesVisuales.
#HighContrast #Accesibilidad #Accessibility #Argentina #TecnologíaDeAsistencia #DiscapacidadVisual
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Sitios web que no son compatibles con el modo de #AltoContraste ni con #WCAG 2.2:
• #AdGuard / #AdGuardDNS
• #Crowdin
• #Deezer
• #eBay (parcialmente)
• #INStore
• #Proton / #ProtonCalendar
• #PRS / prs.app
• #SUBE / #TarjetaSUBE[Seguiré actualizando…]
Por contraste, #Podbean es uno de los mejores sitios diseñados con #TecnologíasDeAsistencia para personas con #DiscapacidadesVisuales.
#HighContrast #Accesibilidad #Accessibility #Argentina #TecnologíaDeAsistencia #DiscapacidadVisual
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Sitios web que no son compatibles con el modo de #AltoContraste ni con #WCAG 2.2:
• #AdGuard / #AdGuardDNS
• #Crowdin
• #Deezer
• #eBay (parcialmente)
• #INStore
• #Proton / #ProtonCalendar
• #PRS / prs.app
• #SUBE / #TarjetaSUBE[Seguiré actualizando…]
Por contraste, #Podbean es uno de los mejores sitios diseñados con #TecnologíasDeAsistencia para personas con #DiscapacidadesVisuales.
#HighContrast #Accesibilidad #Accessibility #Argentina #TecnologíaDeAsistencia #DiscapacidadVisual
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Y Storfa opens in Swansea city centre as council services move from Civic
The facility is part of the authority’s £1bn regeneration programme and brings together a range of services under one roof, including the city’s Central Library, Housing Options, Housing Support, and the West Glamorgan Archive Service. Careers Wales, Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot, and Swansea University’s South Wales Miners’ Library also have bases there.
Council leader Rob Stewart described Y Storfa as “a great city centre space for the people of Swansea to access services they use day in day out,” adding that it would “make the city centre an even better place to visit.”
Visitors gather at the main reception desk inside Y Storfa on opening day.
(Image: Swansea Council)The project has been funded in part by the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme, with construction led by Kier. Ian Rees, regional director for Kier Construction Western & Wales, said the company was “incredibly proud to see Y Storfa open its doors to the public, providing a vital community space right at the heart of the city centre.”
Wendy Williams of Careers Wales said the move would make it easier for residents to access free careers advice in a central location, while Caroline Newman of Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot said the relocation would “improve accessibility and create opportunities for collaboration.”
Bilingual signage marks the entrance to the Children’s Library at Y Storfa.
(Image: Swansea Council)The library space at Y Storfa features modern furnishings and seasonal decorations.
(Image: Swansea Council)Staff members at the new Children’s Library inside Y Storfa, part of Swansea Central Library’s relocated services.
(Image: Swansea Council)Services available at Y Storfa
- 📚 Swansea Central Library
- 🏠 Housing Options and Housing Support services
- 📜 West Glamorgan Archive Service
- 🎓 Swansea University’s South Wales Miners’ Library
- 💼 Careers Wales advice centre
- ⚖️ Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot
- Other council services relocated from the Civic Centre
Note: Registration offices and bereavement services remain at the Civic Centre until further notice.
The opening means there is now no public access via the front doors of Swansea Civic Centre. Council services previously based there have transferred to Y Storfa, although registration offices and bereavement services will continue to operate from the Civic until further notice.
The council says redevelopment plans for the Civic Centre are still being worked on and will be announced once finalised.
#archives #bhs #careersWales #centralLibrary #citizensAdvice #civicCentre #featured #housingOptions #housingSupport #library #oxfordStreet #princessWay #swansea #swanseaCouncil #swanseaUniversityMinersLibrary #westGlamorganArchiveService2 #yStorfa
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⚠️ New developments in disability rights you need to know →
📰 20 curated stories on disability rights, accessibility & workers' rights.
🔥 Today's Headlines:
1. The Disability Bulletin
2. Manitoba Government Invests Additional $29.2 Million to Protect Children and Support Child Welfare Services
3. Alberta MLA Scott Sinclair sure is quiet nowadays📰 Read all 20 stories: https://3mpwrapp.pages.dev/blog/#curated-daily
#3mpwrApp #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #ChronicIllness #W...
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Epic #accessibility fail from The Guardian here. Red and black completely indistinguishable for me and, I suspect, many other protanopes
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@popey terrible from an #accessibility point of view for #colourblind people
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I find it genuinely amusing (I am not aggrieved, or being snarky!) that Channel 4 TV in the UK is using #positivelyPurple as its tagline for #inclusivity, #accessibility and #disability rights activism
Many #colourblind people can’t see the colour purple 😂
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@fesshole please don’t, it’s really bad for #accessibility, particularly for #colourblind people
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@llamasoft_ox PURPLE DOES NOT EXIST!
(Seriously, though, accessibility: don’t make anything important purple, please? Some bits in Polybius were fucking impossible because of it)
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@mdstevens0612 @kate sadly, Nintendo is notorious for not offering anything close to accessibility options in many of its games, or applying pressure to developers to include them in games on its platforms
This is not only me moaning as an old fart with poor dexterity and reflexes, but an old fart who's short-sighted and #colourblind
I've been gaming since the 1980s, and it saddens me that it's getting harder and harder as I get older