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What’s new in accessibility for Windows 11?

Posted on 29 June 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Windows key on a keyboard

The first version of Windows was released in 1985. Since then, they have come a long way in terms of user experience. In particular, we will talk about the accessibility features of their latest instalment, Windows 11.

Posted in Community, Technology - DigitalTagged Accessibility, innovation

Helen Keller and the advancement of digital Braille

Posted on 27 June 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Helen Keller

27 June marks Helen Keller’s birth anniversary. In this week’s blog post, we look back on the remarkable life she led and how it inspired the advancement of digital Braille technology.

Posted in Community, People & Social Impact, Technology - Physical, Technology - DigitalTagged Accessibility, Jaws, NVDA, innovation

2.4.7: Focus Visible

Posted on 22 June 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Blue focus indicators around a Submit and a Back to top button

Focus Visible is a level AA success criterion in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. It requires a visible focus indicator on any user interface that is keyboard operable.

Posted in WCAG specification, Technology - DigitalTagged Accessibility

Digital accessibility benefitting the disabled – benefitting everyone

Posted on 20 June 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Two women and a man reading braille sitting on a couch

In our blogs, we often speak about how recent years have seen major leaps in assistive technology, but what we haven’t discussed is just how much this benefits everyone, not just people with disabilities.

Posted in Advice for Business, Technology - Digital, CommunityTagged Accessibility

How accessible is your favourite social media?

Posted on 15 June 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter apps on an iPhone

As with all internet content, accessibility can improve user experience. In the case of social media platforms, this is particularly important, since user-generated content such as images, videos, and GIFs are not always made accessible by their authors.

Posted in Community, Advice for IndividualsTagged Accessibility, Twitter, social media, x

Did you know every Android is accessible?

Posted on 26 May 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Android accessibility logo

In previous blogs, we discussed the accessibility features embedded in iOS. Today we look at Android devices, which also have a variety of tools that improve accessibility.

Posted in Technology - Digital, Community, Advice for Individuals, Technology - PhysicalTagged Accessibility, innovation

Atkinson Hyperlegible: The Accessible Typeface

Posted on 24 May 2023 (1 February 2024) by Diana Penamora
The letter A displayed in different serif style fonts

In honour of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, read about Atkinson Hyperlegible, an accessible typeface inspired by Braille in this week’s blog.

Posted in Advice for Individuals, Technology - Physical, Technology - Digital, CommunityTagged Accessibility, innovation
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