# digital accessibility (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover digital accessibility. Page: Feed: --- ## [When a disabled submit button becomes a dead end](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2026/08/when-a-disabled-submit-button-becomes-a-dead-end/) _2026-08-15 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Manually typing passwords is a burden and is slowly being abstracted or going away. Disabled buttons for sign up, login, password resets are often a lazy solution with giant possibility to block users out. Do not use disabled buttons please. ## [Promises of accessibility complAIance](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2026/07/promises-of-accessibility-complaiance/) _2026-07-31 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Deliberate typo in the title, you know, with all the AI hype out there. I guess you have already seen AI powered accessibility compliance solution promises and let us take a step back and have a reality check. ## [A Great Deal of Information About Hacker News](https://vale.rocks/posts/hacker-news) _2026-07-24 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ Everything I personally know about the forum and news aggregator Hacker News spanning the site's history, the people behind it, the software that runs it, the site's culture, and its features. Generally undocumented or underdocumented details and features are also included. ## [Web Platform Wishlist](https://vale.rocks/posts/web-platform-wishlist) _2026-06-29 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ A list of features I'd personally like to see added to web platform standards or better implemented in browsers. Improvements to HTML, new CSS, other web systems, or wider parts of the web platform that I think could be improved or expanded on to make the web a better place for users to use and for developers to develop on. ## [European Accessibility Act first year: a toddler still waiting for the first tooth](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2026/06/european-accessibility-act-first-year-a-toddler-still-waiting-for-the-first-tooth/) _2026-06-28 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Some countries have already begun to 'show their teeth' regarding accessibility ignorance, but many others are still waiting. It is time for harmonization on this level as well. ## [Web Browsers in Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality](https://vale.rocks/posts/extended-reality-browsers) _2026-06-26 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ Overview and history of browsers on head-mounted extended reality devices, such as those by Oculus/Meta, Google, Vive, and Apple. Covering browsers available on the devices and the functionality they're capable of, including idiosyncrasies isolated to specific browsers and devices. ## [The Oculus Go](https://vale.rocks/posts/oculus-go) _2026-06-23 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ Oculus' 2018 virtual reality headset, the Oculus Go, viewed from a modern perspective. Includes tutorials for installing a the glasses spacer and unlocking the software for improved long-term viability. ## [Web Browsers on PDAs](https://vale.rocks/posts/pda-browsers) _2026-06-20 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ A history of internet web browsers on personal digital assistant devices and operating systems, including EPOC, Apple Newton, Palm OS, and Windows Mobile (Pocket PC). From small, bespoke browsers with unique features to large mainstream browsers with PDA presence. ## [Digital Accessibility Jobs, June 2026](http://www.webaxe.org/digital-accessibility-jobs-june-2026/) _2026-06-12 · Dennis · Web Axe_ Accessibility Test Engineer at Cognizant in Manchester area, England, UK Accessibility Program Manager at Project Management Institute — USA, remote Digital Compliance and Accessibility Analyst at University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, USA Accessibility Specialist — UK, hybrid Sr. Accessibility Designer at GM in Austin, TX, USA — hybrid Senior Trusted Tester 508 Specialist at RIVA \[…\] ## [Web Browsers on Video Game Consoles](https://vale.rocks/posts/game-console-browsers) _2026-06-11 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ A comprehensive history of web browsers on video game consoles. From the CD-i to modern systems, exploring the evolution of the web on consoles in detail. Covering bespoke iterations, releases by PlanetWeb and NetFront, contemporary engines across Sega, PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox platforms, and other details. ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4DQspuUqMZyg) _2026-06-10 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Overview of Digital Accessibility Technologies](https://vale.rocks/posts/digital-accessibility-technologies) _2026-06-01 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ A high-level compilation of various digital accessibility technologies and systems used by people with disabilities to facilitate computer use. Covering both output and input methods, from widely known technologies such as screen readers to lesser-known tools such as sip-and-puff devices. ## [Will agentic browsing scoring actually help accessibility for people?](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2026/05/will-agentic-browsing-scoring-actually-help-accessibility-for-people/) _2026-05-31 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Google Lightouse measure accessibility scores for quite some time. New agentic browsing scoring partially re-uses the same audit. Will this encourage real accessibility? It has the potential, but only when human understands accessibility. ## [The Internet Is Going To Change Everything](https://vale.rocks/posts/internet-dreams) _2026-05-25 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ A naïve dreaming of a web of the future from the past of another present. Ideation of an internet that could have been. One which brings power to the people, thwarts exploitative capitalism, and elevates each and every person to extract their best. ## [There Isn't A Microchip Under Your Skin Tracking You](https://vale.rocks/posts/tracking-implants) _2026-05-22 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ Debunking the idea of subdermal implants containing trackers that phone home and maintain a constant log of your location, as seen in popular media. Exposing flaws in the idea from perspectives of technology, biology, and logic. ## [Lessons From Tech Support](https://vale.rocks/posts/tech-support) _2026-05-19 · Vale.Rocks Posts_ Details and knowledge pertaining to providing tech support for people on a professional basis. Various tips and tricks, as well as advice on effectively communicating with clients to effectively provide help with minimal confusion and without needless effort, while ensuring a smooth and productive outcome. ## [“Notice and Cure” Violates Civil Rights](https://karlgroves.com/notice-and-cure-violates-civil-rights/) _2026-04-29 · Karl Groves · Karl Groves_ A new ADA notice and cure bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives, and while the stated motivation is to curb abusive litigation, the mechanism it uses is The post “Notice and Cure” Violates Civil Rights first appeared on Karl Groves . ## [New hope for better accessibility of 3D experiences on the web](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2026/04/new-hope-for-better-accessibility-of-3d-experiences-on-the-web/) _2026-04-26 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Canvas element in HTML enables tremendous possibilities - from two dimensional graphic interfaces to amazing three dimensional experiences, directly in the browser. It will soon be simpler to sync the visuals with the semantics. ## [Moving Mastodon Account](http://www.webaxe.org/moving-mastodon-account/) _2026-04-21 · Dennis · Web Axe_ FYI: I’m moving my Mastodon account to: @webaxe@indieweb.social https://indieweb.social/@webaxe PS: Formally on a11y.info which is scheduled to shut down tomorrow (April 22, 2026) PPS: Fuck X, Fuck Bluesky ## [WebMCP and the future of the agentic web: do not leave accessibility behind](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2026/03/webmcp-and-the-future-of-the-agentic-web-do-not-leave-accessibility-behind/) _2026-03-29 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ If you use AI agents - you still need to be able to take over manually. WebMCP is a standard proposal for a new in-browser AI control and it still requires accessibility, it can make us more efficient, but all users need to have the possibility to take control at any time. ## [Shifting and shuffling](https://bethdeconinck.com/2026/03/26/shifting-shuffling/) _2026-03-27 · Beth DeConinck · Beth DeConinck_ I m going to start with a story about a bad day I had at a previous job. I m not going to share which job or the name of who was involved, because that s not really important. For as happy as I am to talk up great ex-coworkers, I see no reason to air my grievances \[ \] The post Shifting and shuffling appeared first on Beth DeConinck . ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xVCsc7QAv9ng) _2026-03-27 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Shifting and shuffling](https://bethdeconinck.com/2026/03/26/shifting-shuffling/) _2026-03-27 · Beth DeConinck · Beth DeConinck_ I m going to start with a story about a bad day I had at a previous job. I m not going to share which job or the name of who was involved, because that s not really important. For as happy as I am to talk up great ex-coworkers, I see no reason to air my grievances \[ \] The post Shifting and shuffling appeared first on Beth DeConinck . ## [On matters of accessibility](https://bethdeconinck.com/2026/03/04/on-matters-of-accessibility/) _2026-03-04 · Beth DeConinck · Beth DeConinck_ Personal journeys My favorite part of working in accessibility is learning about my colleagues journey into this field. I m especially interested in the career paths of colleagues who, like me, don t have a disability or someone close to us with a disability. Very few schools teach about accessibility (although groups like Teach Access are trying \[ \] The post On matters of accessibility appeared… ## [On matters of accessibility](https://bethdeconinck.com/2026/03/04/on-matters-of-accessibility/) _2026-03-04 · Beth DeConinck · Beth DeConinck_ Personal journeys My favorite part of working in accessibility is learning about my colleagues journey into this field. I m especially interested in the career paths of colleagues who, like me, don t have a disability or someone close to us with a disability. Very few schools teach about accessibility (although groups like Teach Access are trying \[ \] The post On matters of accessibility appeared… ## [The best shift-left is to shift accessibility into AI model training and not bolting it on later](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2026/02/the-newest-shift-left-is-to-shift-accessibility-into-ai-model-generation/) _2026-02-28 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Staying curious and learning more about AI and where it can help with accessibility, I see a lot of work done with bolting it on instead of shifting it left. Seems that shift left needs us once again. ## [Please do not use auto-scrolling content on the web and in applications](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2026/01/please-do-not-use-auto-scrolling-content-on-the-web-and-in-applications/) _2026-01-31 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Perhaps well-intended, the auto-scrolling content can be a real nightmare for multiple groups of users. I've done a mobile app audit and turning on screen reader exposed quite a messy experience - and yes, web can suffer from the same issue. [Listen](https://cerovac.com/a11y/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-01-30%20TalkBack%20screen%20reader%20proof%20of%20concept%20-%20hear%20the%20auto%20scrolling%20areas.mp3) ## [2026 deserves proactive accessibility governance](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2025/12/2026-deserves-proactive-accessibility-governance/) _2025-12-31 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Regressions happen, but proper processes can prevent a lot of it. With accessibility it may be more difficult, but systems can help. Fixing one bug and introducing another one reveals poor system processes - consider accessibility governance. ## [Reading List, Dec 2025](http://www.webaxe.org/reading-list-dec-2025/) _2025-12-17 · Dennis · Web Axe_ Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey #2 by WebAIM (respond by Jan 2) Is it an evil overlay? How can you tell? by Joe Dolson Make Navigation Accessible with aria-current by a11y Collective Headings: the invisible compass of web accessibility by a11yBlog A Quick Primer on Accessible Pagination by AFixt Annotating designs using common language by \[…\] ## [A new attempt at ADA reform to protect small businesses](https://karlgroves.com/a-new-attempt-at-ada-reform-to-protect-small-businesses/) _2025-12-10 · Karl Groves · Karl Groves_ If you ve been involved in digital accessibility at all for the last few years, you ve undoubtedly heard about the very frequent ADA lawsuits filed every day. Every day approximately 2-dozen The post A new attempt at ADA reform to protect small businesses first appeared on Karl Groves . ## [Some personal news](https://bethdeconinck.com/2025/11/25/some-personal-news/) _2025-11-25 · Beth DeConinck · Beth DeConinck_ I mostly use this website to write about work stuff, but this seems like the right place for a small personal announcement: I’m transgender. Moving forward, I’ll be using the name Beth with she/her pronouns. I know this may be a strange thing to adjust to for some people, especially those who have known me for a long \[ \] The post Some personal news appeared first on Beth DeConinck . ## [Some personal news](https://bethdeconinck.com/2025/11/25/some-personal-news/) _2025-11-25 · Beth DeConinck · Beth DeConinck_ I mostly use this website to write about work stuff, but this seems like the right place for a small personal announcement: I’m transgender. Moving forward, I’ll be using the name Beth with she/her pronouns. I know this may be a strange thing to adjust to for some people, especially those who have known me for a long \[ \] The post Some personal news appeared first on Beth DeConinck . ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kSBmrOsXPBbj) _2025-11-25 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [AI will soon deliver code that will pass automatic testing by default](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2025/11/ai-will-soon-deliver-code-that-will-pass-automatic-testing-by-default/) _2025-11-22 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Thanks to Michael Fairchild and Microsoft, we now have some accessibility benchmarks for a selected range of AI models - where they were tested with automatic accessibility tools after generating sample code. Project is called A11y LLM Eval, and it provides quite some insights, both directly and indirectly. ## [PanoptoText: Download Text / Captions from Panopto](https://matthewdeeprose.github.io/panoptoText) _2025-11-19 · Matthew Deeprose, accessibility and edtech presentations, blog posts, and projects_ Panopto won't let you download captions or a transcript. This bookmarklet makes it possible. ## [Democratising Digital Accessibility: AI-Enabled Tool Development for Barrier-Free Content Creation](https://matthewdeeprose.github.io/aiEnabledA11yToolDevelopment.htmlDemocratising Digital Accessibility: AI-Enabled Tool Develohttps://matthewdeeprose.github.io/aiEnabledA11yToolDevelopment.htmlpment for Barrier-Free Content Creation) _2025-11-19 · Matthew Deeprose, accessibility and edtech presentations, blog posts, and projects_ A presentation for the DisabilityNow event organised by University of Southampton ## [Better accessibility context for your artificial intelligence agents – help them help you](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2025/10/better-accessibility-context-for-your-artificial-intelligence-agents-help-them-help-you/) _2025-10-26 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Model Context Protocol (MCP) is not perfect, but it is a good start - as it can provide reality for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Less hallucinations help with inclusion. ## [Reading List, Oct 2025](http://www.webaxe.org/reading-list-oct-2025/) _2025-10-05 · Dennis · Web Axe_ Inclusive Design 24 (#ID24) 2025 play list via YouTube. Web Accessibility in Mind Conference 2025 via YouTube. Auditing your Design system for accessibility Tabindex: What it is, how it works, and when to use it How to Convince People to Care and Invest in Accessibility Creating a truly accessible Flip Card by TPGi Screen Reader \[…\] ## [Five years goes fast – they go even faster when it comes to accessibility](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2025/09/five-years-goes-fast-they-go-even-faster-when-it-comes-to-accessibility/) _2025-09-27 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ 5 years of Web Accessibility Directive went fast. Progress is evident, but is it enough? ## [Quick accessibility analysis of Norwegian party websites just before election](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2025/08/quick-accessibility-analysis-of-norwegian-party-websites-just-before-election/) _2025-08-30 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Long story short - all political party websites have issues, some are really obvious and all are excluding some groups of people. They should do better if they want to get votes from as many as possible. And shift accessibility left does not mean political left! ## [How much should you spend on accessibility?](https://karlgroves.com/how-much-should-you-spend-on-accessibility/) _2025-08-14 · karlgroves@gmail.com · Karl Groves_ Some recent discussions in the Accessibility Slack, as well as with some customers, inspired me to do some research on what you should spend on digital accessibility. In a business The post How much should you spend on accessibility? first appeared on Karl Groves . ## [Countdowns and timers – forgotten detail that can make your users really hate your product](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2025/07/countdowns-and-timers-forgotten-detail-that-can-make-your-users-really-hate-your-product/) _2025-07-26 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Please make sure you consider all users when developing countdowns, timers and similar dynamic information or risk making some experiences horrible. ## [We need to talk about your accessibility statement](https://cerovac.com/a11y/2025/07/we-need-to-talk-about-your-accessibility-statement/) _2025-07-12 · Bogdan Cerovac · Bogdan on Digital Accessibility (A11y)_ Having an accessibility statement in itself is saying a lot, but only if the statement is telling the truth and in the right way. ## [The hero of my own story](https://bethdeconinck.com/2025/06/06/the-hero-of-my-own-story/) _2025-06-06 · Beth DeConinck · Beth DeConinck_ Last week, a tech entrepreneur named Sahil Lavingia published DOGE Days, which reflected on the almost two months that he spent as part of Elon Musk s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, within the Trump administration. Lavingia spent his 55 days of DOGE employment embedded with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Last week, I \[ \] The post The hero of my own story appeared first on… ## [A Deep Dive into the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025](https://karlgroves.com/a-deep-dive-into-the-websites-and-software-applications-accessibility-act-of-2025/) _2025-05-23 · karlgroves@gmail.com · Karl Groves_ In May 2025, a landmark piece of legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives: H.R. 3417. Listed as To establish uniform accessibility standards for websites and applications of The post A Deep Dive into the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025 first appeared on Karl Groves . ## [Reading List, May 2025](http://www.webaxe.org/reading-list-may-2025/) _2025-05-18 · Dennis · Web Axe_ 100+ ARIA CodePens by Manuel Matuzovic 4 ways I use AI as an accessibility specialist by Scott Vinkle Design system annotations, part 2: Advanced methods of annotating components by Jan Maarten Able Player: Receiving the Torch by Joe Dolson Tabindex, programmatic focus, and outline styles by Chris Ferdinandi Automated accessibility test tools find even less \[…\] ## [The European Accessibility Act and B2B Software: What Internal Platforms Must Comply With](https://karlgroves.com/the-european-accessibility-act-and-b2b-software-what-internal-platforms-must-comply-with/) _2025-05-16 · karlgroves@gmail.com · Karl Groves_ Many organizations operating in Europe assume that the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) applies only to consumer-facing software. This interpretation, while partially accurate, is incomplete and potentially risky. Internal The post The European Accessibility Act and B2B Software: What Internal Platforms Must Comply With first appeared on Karl Groves . ## [Digital Accessibility is a Civil Right](https://karlgroves.com/digital-accessibility-is-a-civil-right/) _2025-04-02 · karlgroves@gmail.com · Karl Groves_ Recently, the City Journal published a critique of ADA-based lawsuits targeting inaccessible websites that paints a picture of legal chaos and unfair burdens on businesses. But beneath its surface-level concerns The post Digital Accessibility is a Civil Right first appeared on Karl Groves . ## [AI is the future of accessibility](https://karlgroves.com/ai-is-the-future-of-accessibility/) _2025-03-23 · karlgroves@gmail.com · Karl Groves_ When I was a kid, my mom bought a 1979 Camaro Berlinetta. It was a deep blue color with a 350 cubic inch/ 5.7 liter engine. In 1979, that Camaro The post AI is the future of accessibility first appeared on Karl Groves . ## [CSUN 2025 Reviews](http://www.webaxe.org/csun-2025-reviews/) _2025-03-22 · Dennis · Web Axe_ It’s been a while since I posted about the popular CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in southern California. Here are a few great reviews from this year’s event. (Unfortunately, I’ve been unable to attend for the last few years.) CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2025 by Paul Adam CSUNATC 2025 Recap by Adrian Roselli CSUN Assistive Technology \[…\] ## [The politics of accessibility](https://bethdeconinck.com/2025/01/31/the-politics-of-accessibility/) _2025-01-31 · Beth DeConinck · Beth DeConinck_ After last November, I heard a number of people in my professional life say things like good UX isn t political or building products that work for everyone isn t political or even accessibility isn t political. When the new administration issued an executive order targeting DEIA programs, I heard people express shock that the A stands for \[ \] The post The politics of accessibility appeared first… ## [The politics of accessibility](https://bethdeconinck.com/2025/01/31/the-politics-of-accessibility/) _2025-01-31 · Beth DeConinck · Beth DeConinck_ After last November, I heard a number of people in my professional life say things like good UX isn t political or building products that work for everyone isn t political or even accessibility isn t political. When the new administration issued an executive order targeting DEIA programs, I heard people express shock that the A stands for \[ \] The post The politics of accessibility appeared first… ## [Reading List+, December 2024](http://www.webaxe.org/reading-list-december-2024/) _2024-12-08 · Dennis · Web Axe_ Reading List+, December 2024 Here are some recommended articles, jobs, and a couple updated Web Axe articles. HTMHell Advent Calendar When Is a Skip Link Needed? via TPGi $240,000.00 Jury Verdict in Blind Students’ Accessibility Lawsuit against Community College (Note: reduced to $1,650, now in appeals.) by LFLegal Practical Accessibility Tips You Can Apply Today \[…\]