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Our friends from @fronteers.bsky.social have an early lunch session (11:30 GMT) this Friday, online
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Fronteers @fronteers.bsky.social · 15d

♿ Accessibility testing doesn't have to be complicated!

Join Erik Kroes for our next free, online Fronteers Lunchmeeting and learn how to test accessibility quickly, rigorously, and practically.

📅 Friday, October 30, 12:30 CET

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Fronteers Lunchmeeting with Erik Kroes, Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 12:30 PM | Meetup

```The lunchmeeting is an online meeting during lunchtime that you can attend from behind your desk (though from your couch or in the park works too). This lunch meeting is

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October 26, 2026 at 8:26 AM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

I'm starting the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) celebration at 12am GMT. Check out this page for the most recent information.

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#GAAD #GAAD2026 #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WebDev #UX #Mobile #NativeMobile #QA #A11yTesting #VisperoGAAD2026 #PDFs

GAAD2026 Archives - Dennis Deacon

New posts every hour, on the hour, during Global Accessibility Awareness Day, 2026.

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May 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

Screen readers aren’t testing tools. They expose symptoms, not root causes. Start with code and semantics, then validate with assistive tech.

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#Accessibility #A11y #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #UX #DigitalAccessibility #A11yTesting #AccessibilityTesting

Screen readers are not testing tools · Eric Eggert

Testing with assistive technologies is an important part of any accessibility review. However, especially when auditing against the Web …

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April 30, 2026 at 12:45 PM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

Accessible authentication means security without barriers. Learn how automation, AI, and manual testing combine to make WCAG 3.3.8 truly inclusive.

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#DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #WCAG #UXDesign #A11yTesting #A11y

Testing Methods: Accessible Authentication (Minimum)

A hybrid approach to testing WCAG 3.3.8 combines automation, AI, and manual testing to ensure authentication is truly inclusive, eliminating cognitive barriers, validating real-world usability, and proving that secure access can also be seamless and accessible for every user.

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December 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

“Unusual words” in accessibility tests aren’t just odd wording, they can signal serious barriers. My article uncovers how semantics matter when ensuring inclusivity. What odd phrasing have you seen in an audit?

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#DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #A11yTesting #A11y

Testing Methods: Unusual Words

WCAG 3.1.3 ensures content with uncommon, specialized, or idiomatic words is clarified for all users. A hybrid testing approach, automated scanning, AI analysis, and manual review, identifies and explains unusual words, enhancing comprehension, inclusivity, and real-world accessibility.

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December 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

W3C’s next move is bringing structure to your accessibility test tools. The article by Wilco Fiers shows how ACT Rules aim to sync automated and manual audits, time to rethink how you measure inclusion.

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#Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #W3C #WCAG #A11yTesting #A11y

W3C is Coming to Your A11Y Tools - 24 Accessibility

Wilco Fiers talks about the upcoming harmonization of both automated accessibility testing tools and manual, human testing, lead by the ACT Task Force.

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December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

My latest post dives into how the text and semantics on a page are as important as structure and code when it comes to accessibility. Let’s talk; how do you test “language” in your audits?

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #A11yTesting #A11y #Language

Testing Methods: Language of Page

WCAG 3.1.1 Language of Page ensures each web page’s primary language is programmatically identifiable, enabling screen readers, translation tools, and text-to-speech technologies to function accurately. A hybrid testing approach, automated, AI-based, and manual, ensures full compliance and accessibility.

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December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

People with disabilities must be co-creators of our accessibility testing, not just subjects. Becky Gibson outlines how this shift drives real inclusion and better outcomes.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #DesignThinking #A11y #A11yTesting #AccessibilityTesting

Accessibility Testing by People with Disabilities - 24 Accessibility

I believe that people with disabilities often end up as unwilling accessibility testers. Any time a person with a disability interacts with the web, they may be unwittingly performing testing because…

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December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

Headings and labels matter more than you think. My article dives into testing methods that help make sure users with disabilities aren’t left behind.

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#DigitalAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #UXDesign #A11yTesting #A11y

Testing Methods: Headings and Labels

A hybrid testing approach for WCAG 2.4.6 combines automated scans, AI-driven analysis, and manual review to ensure headings and labels are accurate, descriptive, and meaningful, creating a clear, accessible structure that enhances navigation and usability for all users.

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November 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

Testing skip links, ARIA landmarks and keyboard flow ensures users bypass repetitive content and focus on what matters. Discover practical test methods.

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#DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #A11yTesting #WebAccessibility #A11y

Testing Methods: Bypass Blocks

WCAG 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks ensures users can skip repetitive navigation and reach main content efficiently. A hybrid testing approach, combining automated, AI-based, and manual methods, delivers both compliance and a smoother, more inclusive user experience.

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November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

Keyboard users shouldn’t get stuck. My new article on No Keyboard Trap shows why real-world testing matters beyond code checks.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #A11yTesting #KeyboardNavigation #A11y #KeyboardTesting

Testing Methods: No Keyboard Trap - Dennis Deacon

Learn how automation, AI, and manual testing combine to meet WCAG 2.1.2 No Keyboard Trap and deliver seamless, accessible navigation.

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October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM

deconspray

@deconspray.bsky.social

In this post, I explore the WCAG Level AAA Success Criteria 1.4.6 Contrast (Enhanced), and the strengths and limitations of automated, AI-based and manual testing.

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#WCAG #Testing #A11yTesting #Accessibility #A11y #DigitalAccessibility