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Digital worker passionate about digital accessibility, seeking to evangelize awareness and best practices to the entire digital world.

https://linkedin.com/in/dennisdeacon/

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Even experienced devs make a11y mistakes. Jake Archibald shows why accessible names, ARIA semantics, and testing with multiple screen readers matter.

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#Accessibility #A11y #WebAccessibility #ARIA #ScreenReaders #InclusiveDesign #WebDevelopment
Fixing my tooltip accessibility mistake
aria-describedby isn't always enough.
jakearchibald.com
September 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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A 90% drop in accessibility errors didn’t come from fixing everything. It came from changing the system. Is your accessibility program reactive or operational?

blog.pope.tech/2026/...

#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #HigherEducation #WCAG #WebAccessibility #AccessibilityStrategy
How One University Reduced Web Accessibility Errors by 90% - Pope Tech Resources
Learn how the University of Minnesota scaled accessibility.
blog.pope.tech
September 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Delete buttons deserve a higher accessibility bar. Sheri Byrne-Haber explains why focus, warnings, safe defaults, and recovery matter.

www.sheribyrnehaber....

#Accessibility #A11y #UX #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #DigitalAccessibility #UXDesign
Practical Guidelines for Making Destructive Actions Accessible - Sheri Byrne-Haber's Blog
Learn more about disability and accessibility in the business and educational settings from the expert in the field - Sheri Byrne Haber.
www.sheribyrnehaber.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Should a dialog close when clicked outside? Accessibility isn't about rigid patterns. Context, intent, impact, and recovery matter.

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#Accessibility #A11y #UX #Usability #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #DesignSystems
Should a Dialog Close When Clicked Outside?
Maybe not, but I’ll break these down into three categories because it depends on context and intent. Pretend this post also applies for pressing Esc. Action Required If the user must complete a task that is presented by the dialog, then they should not be able to close it without…
adrianroselli.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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That accessibility widget might not protect you from lawsuits. It could attract them. Accessibility requires fixing barriers, not masking them.

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#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #AccessibilityOverlays #DigitalInclusion
Digital Accessibility can get you sued - Dennis Deacon
Accessibility widgets don't fix your site, they flag broken code to plaintiffs' lawyers. See why overlays raise legal risk, and what to do instead.
www.dennisdeacon.com
September 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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WCAG compliance isn't the finish line. Deaf, HoH & DeafBlind users need information they can receive, understand & act on. Accessibility demands more.

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#Accessibility #DeafAwarenessMonth #DigitalAccessibility #Deaf #HardOfHearing #DeafBlind #WCAG #InclusiveDesign
Deaf Awareness Month: What Digital Accessibility Requires - Dennis Deacon
Learn how WCAG 2.2 supports Deaf, Hard of Hearing & DeafBlind users this Deaf Awareness Month, from captions to emergency alerts and true inclusion.
www.dennisdeacon.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Tabs look simple. Accessibility isn't. Can every user navigate, understand, and operate yours? WebAIM explains what good tabs require.

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #WebDevelopment #UX #InclusiveDesign
September 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Is WCAG conformance enough? Can AI really improve accessibility? This week’s reading list challenges how we think about.

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #WCAG3 #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityTesting #AI
September 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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stevefaulkner.eurosky.social
👬Mark Miller, my old mucker interviewed me by the fire last Friday

#HTML #a11y #WCAG #W3C #aging #politics

Audio only (for now) available on the podcast platform of your choice

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Steve Faulkner fireside with Mark Miller | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Mark Miller of Inclusion Impact interviews Steve
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September 14, 2026 at 11:03 AM
deconspray.bsky.social
Could your website trigger a seizure? WCAG 2.3.1 addresses flashing hazards. Do you know how to test for them?

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #WCAG23 #WebAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #UX
WCAG 2.3.1 Flash Test: How to Test Websites for Seizure Hazards
The most thorough and practical guide for testing 3-flash compliance on websites. Learn how to run step-by-step visual audits, compare desktop vs mobile layouts, and use our free analysis tool.
video-audit.com
September 14, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Can a site be 99% accessible? Karl Groves challenges the idea that test scores equal conformance.

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #AccessibilityTesting #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityLeadership
Accessible is conformant - AFixt
A few years ago, I gave a presentation titled So You Want an Accessibility Score? about the problems associated with attempts to quantify accessibility into a single numerical score. The topic was not particularly new then, and it certainly isn’t new now. Organizations want accessibility scores for essentially the same reasons they want scores for […]
afixt.com
September 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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wpaccessibility.day
Your accessibility policy is collecting dust.

Join Adam Unger and Julian De Los Prados at WPAD 2026 for:

Your Accessibility Policy Is Collecting Dust. We Reviewed 5,000. Here’s What We Found

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#WPA11yDay #WPAD2026 #Accessibility #OpenSource
WP Accessibility Day 2026 Speakers: Adam Unger and Julian De Los Prados
Topic: Your Accessibility Policy Is Collecting Dust. We Reviewed 5,000. Here’s What We Found.
wpaccessibility.day
September 13, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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A passing accessibility audit is a snapshot. Resilience determines whether accessibility survives change. Sheri Byrne-Haber asks us to think beyond conformance.

buttondown.com/acces...

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #AccessibilityLeadership #InclusiveDesign #AI
Bend, Do Not Break: Building Resilient Accessibility Programs
AI generated image of tree that has grown sideways because of the wind A passing audit measures a system on its best day, in a stable environment, with the...
buttondown.com
September 13, 2026 at 1:04 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Disability rights aren't self-sustaining. The ADA generation is learning that rights won can still be rights lost.

www.npr.org/2026/08/...

#DisabilityRights #Accessibility #ADA #DisabilityAdvocacy #Inclusion #DigitalAccessibility #Olmstead
September 13, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Inclusive Design 24 is a free 24-hour online event celebrating inclusive design. Shares knowledge & ideas from design to development, from planners to practitioners & everything in between.

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#id24 #DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign
Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)
A free 24-hour online community event on accessibility and inclusion
inclusivedesign24.org
September 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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AI can find accessibility signals. But can it understand them? Episode 17 explores AI, regulation, sign language tools & accessibility expertise.

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#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #AI #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityInclusion
Episode 17 - AI, federal regulations, sign language tools, and Hyperblam
Episode 17 - AI, federal regulations, sign language tools, and Hyperblam. Justin and Mark cover three hot accessibility topics.
inclusionimpact.co
September 13, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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“It depends” isn’t a remediation plan. Mark Miller offers a practical way to estimate accessibility remediation, resources, and timelines.

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#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y #WCAG #AccessibilityTesting #Remediation #InclusiveDesign
How long does it take to remediate accessibility audit findings? - Inclusion Impact Accessibility
After the WCAG ausit report is delivered: how long will remediation take to remediate accessibility audit findings?
inclusionimpact.co
September 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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A site can pass an automated scan and still fail its users. Accessibility isn't one-size-fits-all. Are you testing accessibility, or assumptions?

beaccessible.com/pos...

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #ScreenReaders
Website Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision Users
Blindness and low vision need different website accessibility fixes under ADA and WCAG rules. Manual audits catch barriers scanners miss.
beaccessible.com
September 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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vispero.bsky.social
Check out this week's JAWS Power Tip: How To Disable the New Adobe Acrobat Reader Experience : toptechtidbits.com/j...

#JAWS #ScreenReader
JAWS Power Tip: How To Disable the New Adobe Acrobat Reader Experience - Top Tech Tidbits
The "new" Adobe Acrobat Reader experience is a redesigned interface that is enabled by default when you first start Adobe Acrobat Reader. Some users, especially those using screen readers like JAWS, may find the new interface less accessible or missing certain features available in the legacy interface. Disabling it can help ensure better compatibility and access to all features.
toptechtidbits.com
September 11, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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What if accessibility failures aren't knowledge problems, but incentive problems? Sheri Byrne-Haber's game theory lens is worth a read.

www.sheribyrnehaber....

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #AccessibilityLeadership #Procurement #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #AccessibilityStrategy
Accessibility Game Theory - Sheri Byrne-Haber's Blog
Learn more about disability and accessibility in the business and educational settings from the expert in the field - Sheri Byrne Haber.
www.sheribyrnehaber.com
September 11, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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svknyc.bsky.social
Remembering those who lost their lives on 9/11.

As a deaf person who witnessed that terrible day, I’m also reminded why accessible emergency communication is essential.

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#NeverForget #September11 #Accessibility #EmergencyPreparedness
Never Forget - The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 - Svetlana Kouznetsova Consulting | Svetlana Kouznetsova
Twenty five years ago today, I was a young professional in my early 20s working in a Midtown Manhattan office. From our 18th floor balcony, I watched in disbelief as the World Trade Center towers bur...
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September 11, 2026 at 3:18 PM
deconspray.bsky.social
Who gets excluded when we design for the “average” user? Ela Gorla challenges us to rethink mobility, interaction, and inclusive design.

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UXDesign #A11y #AccessibilityMatters
Designing for people with no or limited mobility - TetraLogical
People with limited or no mobility use a wide range of assistive technology, alternative input devices, and accessibility settings to interact with digital content. As you design your websites and mobile apps, how can you ensure they work well for them? This post explores important considerations for designing for people with moving disabilities.
tetralogical.com
September 11, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Big brands still fail a basic accessibility test: can you use their menus with a keyboard? If not, the design isn’t accessible.

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#Accessibility #A11y #WebAccessibility #KeyboardAccessibility #UX #InclusiveDesign #WCAG
Does this menu work with keyboard? The surprising number of big brands that fail
One of the simplest accessibility checks when landing on a website is to Tab through and see if the website works with keyboard. Let’s look at some major brands and see which ones pass this simple test just for their main menu. Why does it need to work with keyboard? Not all people navigate with mouse,...
a11yblog.com
September 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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stevefaulkner.eurosky.social
Thoroughly enjoyed talking to @poorgeek.bsky.social and Mark Miller on the #accessibility breakdown podcast

#AI #signLanguage #hyperBlam

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Episode 17: AI, federal regulations, sign language tools, and Hyperblam
YouTube video by Inclusion Impact Accessibility
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September 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Think keyboard accessibility is just “Tab through the page”? Think again. Diana Khalipina reveals 10 surprising facts every accessibility tester should know.

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#Accessibility #A11y #KeyboardAccessibility #WCAG #WebAccessibility #UX #InclusiveDesign
10 surprising facts about keyboard accessibility
Keyboard accessibility is often reduced to one rule - make sure everything works with Tab, but there’s so much more to it.
a11ywithdiana.substack.com
September 10, 2026 at 12:11 PM