iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Keyboard accessibility is foundational to an accessible digital experience, but understanding what WCAG actually requires matters. This article explores common misconceptions around WCAG 2.1.1: f.mtr.cool/jeatfh8m1t #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #a11y 011
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Alt text may be easy to overlook, but for persons who are Blind or have low vision, it can be essential for accessing information online. Effective alt text helps add context and makes content more accessible. Check out this guide to learn more: f.mtr.cool/ofuzhwtqpz #AltText 032
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A recent experiment explores what an AI-powered screen reader could look like. It also highlights how AI-enabled accessibility tools must be developed responsibly with persons with disabilities at the center. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/64twmsfg1e #AI #ResponsibleAI #a11y 031
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A PDF can look polished and still create barriers. Without proper accessibility, people may not be able to navigate or understand the content as intended. Do you have an experience using inaccessible PDFs? Let us know your thoughts! #a11y #PDFAccessibility 232
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The deadline moved. The work didn't. For the teams already doing this work, nothing about the job changed. Someone has already solved most of it. That is what IAAP membership gives you access to. Explore IAAP membership: f.mtr.cool/ptr4oxu7um #UnitedInAccessibility 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Accessibility work creates better experiences for people, and understanding how technical decisions affect real users requires more than knowing accessibility requirements. Learn how IAAP certification can support your professional growth today: f.mtr.cool/yyzm8w0v7e #IAAP 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026What's the true cost of accessible transportation? Check out this CBC video to learn about Agasha’s experience as a wheelchair user and consider the broader barriers that shape accessible mobility: f.mtr.cool/sn558zglz5 #Accessibilityf.mtr.coolThe staggering cost of accessible vehicles"Getting Around" follows Agasha Mutesasira, a wheelchair user who learned to drive independently. From earning her licence to finding the right car, Mutesasira shares the obstacles she faced along the way. 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Creating an accessible color system can involve much more than checking individual color combinations against a standard. Stripe offers an interesting solution to this challenge. Check out the article: f.mtr.cool/f98mg0aa2i #DigitalAccessibility 011
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026As an accessibility professional, you're already doing this work. IAAP membership connects you with practitioners worldwide, along with resources, learning opportunities, and member certification rates. Explore IAAP membership: f.mtr.cool/nmq9nfas9s #UnitedInAccessibility 001
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026IAAP Certification Can Help Build a Holistic View of Accessibility For Amber Srivastava, earning certifications helped connect broad accessibility principles with deeper technical knowledge and testing. Explore certification: f.mtr.cool/dczzuxypgd #AccessibilityProfessionals 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Bonus AI Webinar Happening Tomorrow | Accessibility in the Era of AI Join us for Accessibility in the Age of AI, a special bonus webinar that wraps up the Human-Centered AI for Accessibility series. It's free and open to everyone: f.mtr.cool/ne0t44nbeb #AI #ResponsibleAI 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026What if accessibility was built in from the start? Canva is bringing accessibility guidance and tools into the design process, helping creators identify potential barriers and make more informed choices as they work. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/46z2qsi014 #a11y 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026There’s still time to submit a proposal for IAAP’s 2027 webinar programming! Want to help accessibility professionals build their knowledge and skills? Submit your proposal by Oct. 15 and help shape IAAP’s programming: f.mtr.cool/kqfyoxkly7 #UnitedInAccessibility #IAAP 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026ICYMI: Editorialge highlights key accessibility considerations for learning apps, including high color contrast, captions and transcripts, audio descriptions, and flexible time limits. Learn more by visiting: f.mtr.cool/a7jnklak06 #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #a11yf.mtr.cool9 Accessibility Features Every Learning App NeedsDiscover the 9 essential accessibility features every learning app needs to succeed. Learn how WCAG 2.2 and UDL principles create inclusive EdTech for all. 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Accessibility can get lost when products extend beyond the patterns covered by a base design system. It’s useful to look at how design systems can make accessible design more consistent, scalable, & easier to use across products. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/7xkec3len2 #WCAG #a11yf.mtr.coolHow accessibility gets lost between base and product design systems - zeroheightAnna E Cook explains how product design systems can close accessibility gaps with better defaults, clearer docs, and smarter deviations. 001
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Stay Connected With IAAP. Each week, Happening This Week at IAAP brings together the updates and opportunities shaping the accessibility community, including certification, professional development, events, and industry developments. Subscribe now: f.mtr.cool/7cc16gr2lf #IAAP 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026What Makes a Space Truly Accessible? Booking.com’s guide highlights the importance of thoughtful design across hotel rooms, entrances, bathrooms, transportation routes, public spaces, and services. Check out the guide: f.mtr.cool/leqy6n2n6f #AccessibleTravel 010
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Call for Webinar Topics: Help Shape IAAP’s 2027 Learning Agenda Do you have knowledge, expertise, or practical experience to share with the accessibility community? Submit your topic & help shape IAAP's accessibility conversations in 2027: f.mtr.cool/0flu87s2yu #IAAP #a11y 010
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026ICYMI: You Can Now Access the New IAAP Education Portal The new Education Portal brings self-paced courses, mini courses, knowledge tests and badges, webinar bundles, and workshop recordings together in one place. Explore the Portal: f.mtr.cool/1uugtw36p1 #IAAP #Accessibility 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Disability can teach us so much about creativity and the way we design an inclusive world. In her TEDx talk, Lachi explores disability culture, identity pride, and collective liberation through music & storytelling. Check out her talk now: f.mtr.cool/9l92zlhuqj #Accessibility 010
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026IAAP Certification Office Hours let you connect directly with the Certification Team to get your questions answered. Upcoming Office Hours include: Sep. 23, Oct. 14, Oct. 28 Register for a session: f.mtr.cool/sa9v8puh4k #ProfessionalCertification #AccessibilityProfessionals 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026ICYMI: There’s still time to register for Insights from Real-World Accessibility Audit Data, featuring UsableNet. If you want a clearer picture of the accessibility challenges organizations face in practice, register to attend: f.mtr.cool/nmv9xcb003 #WCAG #AccessibilityAudits 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Taylor Lindsay-Noel uses her platform to document accessibility at restaurants and businesses, highlighting the barriers that can shape whether someone can participate in everyday experiences. Learn more about her work and perspective on accessibility: f.mtr.cool/pdpp18whu9 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 12/09/2026“Fully accessible” can feel reassuring. But accessible for whom? This video shares how accessibility is not one-size-fits-all, and how even people with the same disability can have different access needs. Check out the video: f.mtr.cool/0643njwf4k #AccessibleDesignf.mtr.coolThere’s No Such Thing as Fully Accessible #Accessibility“We’re fully accessible.”I see venues say this all the time, but ... 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026@netflix.com’s latest accessibility updates share how thoughtful technology, language support, & inclusive design can expand access to content. These efforts show how accessibility can be built into content people use daily. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/myy8s0uazi #DigitalAccessibilityf.mtr.coolOur Latest Steps to Make Content More Accessible - About NetflixNetflix's latest accessibility features, tools, and what's coming next for all members. Netflix shows and movies are available with subtitles, Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH/CC), audio descriptions (AD), and dubbing in over 30 languages. 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026A @forbes.com article explores the growing intersection of AI and digital accessibility, highlighting how AI could help make digital products and everyday workflows more flexible & efficient for persons with disabilities. Check out the article: f.mtr.cool/d0pvj0gvmz #ResponsibleAI 010
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026There’s still time to register for the upcoming Professional Education Webinar with P D Parthasarathy. Tomorrow, you can learn how scenario-based learning can build knowledge and skills among computing students and professionals. Register: f.mtr.cool/fz5d3bcmxd #Accessibility 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Accessibility requires us to keep learning and contribute to better experiences. For Sanket Pattnaik, certification strengthened his understanding of core principles and inclusive experiences, giving him real applicable knowledge. Certification: f.mtr.cool/lxy12htcxt #IAAP 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Weekend Reading | Harvard Accessibility Summit The 4th Accessibility Summit brought faculty and staff together to share experiences, explore accessibility practices, and advance disability inclusion across the university. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/r9rb4i58o7 #DisabilityInclusionf.mtr.cool4th annual Accessibility Summit highlights Harvard's commitment to disability inclusionHarvard University Information Technology’s Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) hosted the 4th annual University-wide Accessibility Summit on June 4, 2026. The event brought together Harvard faculty and staff for a day of learning and connecting accessibility practitioners to celebrate progress m... 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 05/09/2026What can accessibility teach us about better design? In her TEDx Talk, disability rights lawyer and design thinker Elise Roy explores how designing with disability in mind can create more useful solutions for all. Access the talk: f.mtr.cool/auq3qebnyk #UniversalDesignf.mtr.coolWhen we design for disability, we all benefit"I believe that losing my hearing was one of the greatest gifts I've ever received," says Elise Roy. As a disability rights lawyer and design thinker, she knows that being Deaf gives her a unique way of experiencing and reframing the world -- a perspective that could solve some of our largest proble... 020
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 04/09/2026ICYMI: A new GitHub Accessibility Scanner plugin explores how automated testing can identify common alt-text issues and how surrounding content affects whether alt-text actually serves a person using a screen reader. Learn more by visiting: f.mtr.cool/812ixkq6vj #a11y #AltTextf.mtr.coolYour alt text passes automated checks. That doesn't mean it's any good.We built a plugin for the GitHub Accessibility Scanner to make sure your alt text is actually accessible. Here's how it works. 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Programa piloto de CPACC en español La IAAP ofrecerá el examen CPACC en español como programa piloto, a partir del semestre de septiembre-octubre, para ampliar el acceso a la certificación de la IAAP. BoK de CPACC en español (PDF): f.mtr.cool/km5jtjww83 #IAAP #a11y 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Keyboard-only navigation is how many persons with disabilities use every product your team ships. This technical detail is what the Web Accessibility Specialist certification covers. IAAP membership is how your team reaches the people who hold it. #UnitedInAccessibility 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026ICYMI: Electronic Arts is making accessibility part of the broader player experience, focusing on understanding how persons with disabilities interact with games and incorporating inclusive design into product development. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/g49m42a6ni #GamingAccessibility 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The new IAAP Education Portal is open and brings courses, mini-courses, and more all together in one place, making it easier to find learning opportunities that fit your role and goals. Access the portal & continue learning: f.mtr.cool/zgm87zy6ex #IAAP #ProfessionalDevelopment 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 01/09/202610,000+ accessibility professionals across 110+ countries hold IAAP certifications working in design, development, policy, education, & leadership. This is the community shaping what global accessibility is. Get certified today: f.mtr.cool/jhzptd2p8l #IAAP #a11y 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026ICYMI: New research published in Nature Biomedical Engineering examines how AI, smartphone sensors, and personalized audio guidance could support outdoor navigation for people who are Blind or have low vision. Check out the study: f.mtr.cool/pqjhzn2a2v #a11yf.mtr.coolImproving outdoor navigation for people with blindness using an AI-driven smartphone application and personalized audio guidance - Nature Biomedical EngineeringMobilio is a smartphone application that combines smartphone camera-based imaging and real-time processing algorithms with personalized audio feedback to assist blind people and those with visual impairment with navigating outdoor environments. 030
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 29/08/2026ICYMI: United In Accessibility Podcast We invite you to a conversation with Victoria Nolan, 4x Paralympian, champion rower, and educator, to discuss the assumptions that can shape disability and accessibility. Check out the episode: f.mtr.cool/q2ykbwc2aj #DigitalAccessibility 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Google is reportedly developing an Android accessibility shortcut for Gemini’s Guided Vision, which can use a smartphone camera to read text, translate labels, identify objects, and describe surroundings. Learn more by visiting: f.mtr.cool/sqrrg2pqt8 #Accessibility #A11yf.mtr.coolGoogle could soon make it easier to ask Gemini to take a look at thingsGoogle is making Gemini Guided Vision easier to access with a new shortcut that jumps straight into Camera mode. 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026ICYMI: @sumsung.bsky.social highlighted the accessibility capabilities of its devices & products, demonstrating how accessibility can be embedded into technology to give users more freedom and autonomy. Check out the blog now to learn more: f.mtr.cool/5n9rzb6wt1 #Accessibilityf.mtr.cool11 Things to Know about Samsung Accessibility FeaturesDid you know that more than 1 in 4 (28.7%) adults in the U.S. have some type of disability? Samsung believes in the power of technology to create a more inclusive world. We’re not just talking the talk – we’re designing with purpose, building accessible innovations that support vision, hearing... 011
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Professionals often need to make decisions that influence products & services. For Michelle, certification has strengthened her ability to consider laws and contribute to cross-functional decision-making. Get certified: f.mtr.cool/50vmpbf6se #AccessibilityProfessionals 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Alt text is not a nice-to-have. It is a skill, and it is one of hundreds that certified accessibility professionals apply every day. Your team doesn't need to solve accessibility. It needs access to those who have. Explore membership: f.mtr.cool/51z0o5k4f2 #Accessibility 031
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026There's always something happening across the accessibility field. IAAP’s newsletter brings the latest developments, learning opportunities, events, certification updates, and community news together in one place. Subscribe: f.mtr.cool/fp7eaxyrxx #Accessibility 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 26/08/2026On Oct. 1, IAAP Nordic and ÖBí réttindasamtök will convene accessibility leaders and policymakers for a hybrid event in Reykjavik. Join in to learn and explore practical approaches to putting accessibility requirements into action: f.mtr.cool/m5uwwgzm6c #WAD #Accessibility 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 25/08/2026AI is opening new possibilities for sign language access, and Google DeepMind’s latest work offers an important look at what that can mean for users who are Deaf. Access the blog to learn more: f.mtr.cool/mtmea1lyga #Accessibility #InnovativeTech 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Join UsableNet tomorrow at 11 AM ET for a practical discussion on where AI can support accessibility testing and remediation, where humans remain essential, and how accessible websites can support emerging agentic AI experiences. Register: f.mtr.cool/3j047bw4cn #ResponsibleAI 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 20/08/2026IAAP's WAS certification gives developers and technical teams the skills to evaluate, implement, and advocate for accessibility across every stage of the build. Start your WAS Certification journey today: f.mtr.cool/pldqiunrng #IAAPCertification #AccessibleDevelopment 010
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Happening Tomorrow | Accessible Programming in Memes: High-Impact Strategies for Developers Join IAAP at 11 AM ET for a free webinar with Johannes Lutz. The session explores practical approaches to accessible programming. Register: f.mtr.cool/ylodbhoyax #DigitalAccessibility 001
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 16/08/2026ICYMI: Meta is launching a program to provide Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at no cost to eligible blind veterans in the United States, with more than 130,000 veterans expected to be eligible. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/bulnwvojcr #AssistiveTechnologyf.mtr.coolThe Future Is for Everyone: Free AI Glasses for Every Blind Veteran in AmericaWe're donating Ray-Ban Meta glasses to every blind veteran in America, giving them transformative AI technology. 000
iaaporg.bsky.social @iaaporg.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Apple’s hearing health features highlight how technology can bring better hearing support. AirPods Pro users can access a hearing test at home, personalized hearing assistance, and active hearing protection. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/svogarilxa #AssistiveTechnologyf.mtr.coolAirPods Pro 3 - Hearing HealthThe world’s first end-to-end hearing health experience: scientifically validated Hearing Test, clinical-grade Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection. 000
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