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- Smart glasses and a smarter conjunction
Testing Meta’s smart glasses in Tuscany, the power of “and,” and fresh accessibility insights from DeAnn Elliott and others.Read more
- Midlife musings 🎈, musical clocks ⏰, and decorative images 🖼️
Turning 50 sparks reflections on life, the SongClock project, and when decorative images need alt text in digital accessibility.Read more
- Big news! Pedal Point goes full-time on accessibility!
Pedal Point goes full-time on accessibility, shares WebAIM Million insights, and invites Boston-area folks to Woburn Connect.Read more
- Doing life with people with disabilities
What if the heart of accessibility is found in friendship, empathy, and everyday moments? This issue explores life-on-life a11y in action.Read more
- What's your joy plan?
Amid shifting accessibility laws and policies, discover how a joy plan can keep you focused, hopeful, and grounded in your a11y work.Read more
- 🍪 Is your cookie banner accessible? 🍪
Most cookie banners aren’t accessible. Learn practical steps to fix them with better HTML, keyboard navigation, and inclusive design.Read more
- When Rudolph's nose isn't so red 🔴 How to ensure accessible holiday colors
Holiday colors can be tricky for accessibility. Learn how to design festive palettes that work for everyone, including people with colorblindness.Read more
- How to stay motivated in the accessibility long game
Accessibility is a marathon, not a sprint. Learn how to stay motivated, find small wins, and support developers building accessible software.Read more
- This seems like something almost everyone could enjoy
From snorkeling in Hawaii to digital accessibility advocacy, this issue explores inclusion, empathy, and shared experiences that everyone can enjoy.Read more
- ❓How can the Pedalpointer serve you better ❓
❓How can the Pedalpointer serve you better ❓ Published about 1 year ago • 1 min read The Pedalpointer: a digital accessibility newsletter Issue #7 • 0Read more
- Take the "Put your mouse down" challenge
Issue #6 • 04 June 2024 Hi Reader. A few weeks ago, I learned a fantastic accessibility advocacy technique from Jill Power, who leads the accessibility program at Pegasystems. It's a really simple empathy-building game called the "Put your mouse down" challenge. If you try it, I'll send you a free gift. Here's all you need to do. Put your mouse aside and complete the following task using only your computer keyboard. Start a reply to this email and add the text "Put your mouse down challenge"...Read more
- Are you ready for Global Accessibility Awareness Day?
Issue #5 • 07 May 2024 Hi Reader. Next Thursday, May 16, is the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), and there are so many ways to celebrate and get talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion. Use the resources below to pick one or two that are right for you. Upcoming events Speaking at the next WordPress Accessibility Meetup on May 20 I'm thrilled to be the next featured speaker at the WordPress Accessibility Meetup on Monday, May 20 at 7 PM CT / 8...Read more