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Q6 What strategies can be implemented to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Africa? #AXSChat

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Q5 How can we address the unique accessibility challenges faced by different linguistic and cultural groups in Africa? #AXSChat

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Q4 What role do you think international partnerships play in advancing accessibility in Africa? #AXSChat

Q3 How can we support young entrepreneurs with disabilities in scaling their innovations within the African continent? #AXSChat

Q2 What are some effective ways to create awareness about accessibility in the private sector and governments around the world not just in the EU & US ? #AXSChat

Q1 How can we ensure digital accessibility for young people with disabilities to help them thrive in today's tech-driven world? #AXSChat

Q6: Many inside big tech are fighting for accessibility. How can we support internal advocates instead of blaming them for systemic gaps? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q5: Some fear accessibility is losing traction amid DEI backlash. Do you think accessibility efforts are actually becoming more focused and resilient? #AXSChat

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Q4: Are large manufacturers making more intentional accessibility investments—or are we seeing innovation shift to smaller players? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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Q3: Sabine Lobnig came into accessibility through linguistics and deaf/blind advocacy. What unexpected path led you to care about digital inclusion? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

MWF - Mobile Accessibility

Q2: The GARI database (www.gari.info) helps people find accessible features on their mobile devices in 20+ languages. Have you ever used it to check your phone’s features? #AXSChat

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GARI is an online database for accessible mobile phones, tablets and apps. It allows consumers to learn about accessibility features of mobile devices.

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Q1: How can we better bridge the gap between the accessibility features manufacturers offer and what consumers know is available? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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Q6 What are some common myths about the EAA that need to be debunked to help organizations better understand their obligations? #AXSChat

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Q5 How can we encourage more innovation in accessibility from companies outside the US, particularly in Europe and Asia? #AXSChat

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Q4 What role do you think education and training play in improving accessibility for users and ensuring compliance with accessibility legislation like the EAA? #AXSChat

Q3 How can governments and the #accessibility community improve awareness and understanding of the #EAA among businesses? #AXSChat

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Q2 What are the biggest challenges small and medium-sized enterprises face in complying with the #EAA compared to larger organizations? #AXSChat

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Q1 With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) coming into force this month, how prepared do you think organizations are for the changes? Are there still misconceptions about its requirements? #AXSChat

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Q6: How can developers, designers, and AI creators collaborate to ensure image accessibility for all? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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Q5: What if every image online were accessible to people using screen readers? Are we getting closer to that future? #AXSChat

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Q4: Can AI-generated images be made fully accessible from the start? How does encoding them in XML help? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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Q3: Have you tried using vector graphics to improve accessibility in your digital content? What worked? What didn’t? #AXSChat

Q2: What barriers do pixel-based images create for screen readers—and how does Equivalent help solve them? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

Q1: How can converting pixel images into scalable vector graphics using XML make digital content more accessible for all? #AXSChat

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Q6: Despite the chaos, we’re seeing unexpected progress in accessibility—from AI to product design. What examples of “accidental inclusion” or surprising wins give you hope? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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Q5: Accessibility conferences are essential—but sometimes feel like preaching to the choir. How do we make our spaces more discoverable and collaborative for new voices and allies? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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Q4: Are accessibility leaders attending enough cross-industry conferences? How can we show up in mainstream tech, governance, or business events to expand our influence? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #InclusiveLeadership

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Q3: AI has massive potential for accessibility—but only if consumer trust is protected. How can we push big brands to stop misusing our data and lead with transparency? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #AI

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Q2: How can we better hold corporations accountable—not just for compliance, but for real ethical governance that improves lives for people with disabilities? Are there brands getting this right? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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Neil Milliken @neilmilliken.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Q1: Are accessibility and disability inclusion finally starting to break into mainstream conversations in ways that drive real change? What impact are you seeing beyond our usual circles? #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong

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A6 One of the biggest challenges of delivering "peer normative" experiences is agreeing on what qualifies as normative. Normativity can be subjective in the same way that the reasonableness in reasonable adjustments / accommodations can be down to interpretation. #AXSChat

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António @akwyz.com · 27/05/2025

A6. Challenges: diverse needs, costs, and outdated systems. Opportunities: tech as an equalizer, user collaboration, and mainstreaming accessibility. Peer-normative design values equal quality experiences, benefiting all users, not just the majority. #axschat

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styler1966.bsky.social @styler1966.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

a6 in the end it is understanding humans - our limitations, how we function/amend or change functional challenge; we must change the notion of too much effort here being prohibitive/expensive to Major Benefit #AXSChat

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Q6 Peer-normative experiences are ones of equal quality to the majority of the population, they don’t have to be exactly the same experience. What are the biggest challenges and opportunities in creating peer-normative experiences for all users? #AXSChat #Accessibility

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Neil Milliken @neilmilliken.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Q5 The inkjet printer is both a complex technological marvel and the butt of jokes about how fickle and temperamental technology can be. How can we make things like printers easier, more accessible and reliable for users? #AXSChat

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The problem is that the VC funded tech companies pouring money are doing everything they can to avoid regulation. #AXSChat

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styler1966.bsky.social @styler1966.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

a4 feedback critical. But sales or fulfilling the motive of the owner even more so. hence need for better ways of engaging/promoting our accessibility messages meaningfully/simply/effectively #AXSChat

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Neil Milliken @neilmilliken.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

A4 Good companies & great managers recognise constructive criticism as an opportunity for improvement. Companies don't for the most part evolve their products in isolation they do so based on feedback & feature requests. This is why it is so important to give feedback on #Accessibility. #AXSChat

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Q4 What role does customer feedback play in improving accessibility features in products and services? Does giving praise or conversely complaining really make a difference in how products and services are delivered? #AXSChat #Accessibility

António @akwyz.com · 27/05/2025

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A2. Innovations include AI personalization, voice-first interfaces, and haptic feedback. Providing accessible documentation and co-creating with users ensures inclusivity. Gamified training for teams can also foster better accessibility in product design. #axschat

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Debra Ruh (she/her/hers) @debraruh.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

A3: AI can be a bridge—not a barrier—if built with inclusive data and community guidance. We must lead with ethics and transparency. Human-centered AI is possible—and necessary. #AXSChat #WeAreBillionStrong #AI #Accessibility

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António @akwyz.com · 27/05/2025

A3. AI improves accessibility with real-time captions, smart readers, and sign language AI (early stage but promising). Respect privacy with local data processing and user-set preferences. Transparency and explainable AI models ensure trust without compromising security. #axschat

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Neil Milliken @neilmilliken.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

A3 For #AI powered tools to be really trustworthy we need transparency about what data is being gathered and explainability about how it will be used and the processing of it. #AXSChat

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Neil Milliken @neilmilliken.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Different ways of interacting with your products… #AXSChat

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styler1966.bsky.social @styler1966.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

a3 although moving fast, AI is not there yet regarding human interaction. in tests recently, AI blatantly "lies", "misleads", "assumes" ... #AXSChat

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styler1966.bsky.social @styler1966.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

a3 AI holds so much hope - but critical agreed protections in place - regulation not governed by technology but through social contract #AXSChat

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Q3 How can AI be used to improve accessibility without compromising user trust and privacy? #AI #Accessibility

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