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Check out this article exploring two different kinds of focusable UI elements. The article explores elements that can be focused sequentially and those that can only receive focus programmatically. An example is also provided. #accessibility

This journal article explores applying Universal Design For Learning principles to the K-12 classroom. It focuses on practical digital accessibility strategies teachers can take like using an accessibility checker and implementing heading levels. In addition, self-monitoring strategies like providing a checklist, rubric, and a schedule with due dates are highlighted. Check out the full article for more information. #accessibility

This seems like a really interesting development. This seems like an interesting way of overcoming EV range anxiety. Hopefully battery technology will continue to evolve but maybe cars that can regenerate their batteries by driving might be part of the future too.

This article explores the barriers blind students encounter when accessing learning content online. Some of their findings include images lacking alternative text, math content presented as images, inaccessible tables, and buttons without labels. The article also highlights accessibility barriers present in video games too. Please check out the full article for more information. #accessibility

This WebAIM article highlights why accessible reflow is important when content is magnified. It is very difficult to read content if it is consistently cut off and requires additional side-scrolling. Responsive reflow helps ensure content is not cut off when it is magnified. Please check out the full article for more information. #accessibility

Lainey Feingold’s article highlights how project 2025 will negatively impact people with disabilities and can set back the disability rights movement. Please check out her post for all the details. #accessibility

This article highlights the importance of using plain language to convey digital accessibility strategies. It also provides a link to different resources including a manual accessibility testing checklist for documents. #accessibility

This journal article explores the barriers related to virtual and hybrid events. It also provides accessibility guidance such as being proactive and understanding the needs of the attendees and presenters. Specific digital accessibility strategies are highlighted like ensuring the hosting platform is accessible, providing captions/transcription, and ensuring presentation files are provided in an accessible format. #accessibility

Has anyone tried Grackle Go? It is a new online PDF accessibility checker that I believe is free. I plan to explore it more next week. I wonder how it compares to PAC and Adobe. #accessibility

Just noting that the WCAG domain is owned by eSSENTIAL and not the W3C. This W3C article provides guidance on important accessibility items for content authors like page titles, alternative text, heading structure, and descriptive links. #accessibility

This journal article explores UDL strategies in a higher education learning environment by interviewing faculty members. The findings suggest that it is very important for faculty and instructional designers to cultivate partnerships and standardize UDL implementation across courses. Faculty members also expressed being resistant to UDL strategies because of limited, time, and institutional priorities, and reliance on an accommodations-based model. #accessibilty

June 28, 2025, is when the European Accessibility Act will take effect. This will require countries to check the accessibility of their digital content, ensure it is accessible, and provide a way to report any accessibility issues. This should lead to more accessible digital books that meet WCAG 2.0 or EPUB 3 standards in the European Union. Hopefully, the impact of this act will extend across the world and lead to more accessible digital content. #accessibility