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W3C Accessibility Specialist Daniel Montalvo will be at the Inclusive Africa Conference 3–5 June 2025.

Daniel’s sessions are available free for remote participants:
- 12.10pm (EAT), 3 June: Global Implementation of Accessibility
- 2.40pm (EAT), 3 June: Roundtable on Developing Africa’s Digital Accessibility Standard

Registration: kutanaevents.com/events/inclus

#DigitalAccessibility
#WAI
#WebStandards

kutanaevents.comInclusive Africa Conference 2025 | Kutana EventsHost Inclusive events

I'm curious to hear what others are #SelfHosting! Here's my current setup:

Hardware & OS

Infrastructure & Networking

Security & Monitoring

Authentication & Identity Management

  • Authelia (Docker): Just set this up for two-factor authentication and single sign-on. Seems to be working well so far!
  • LLDAP (Docker): Lightweight LDAP server for managing authentication. Also seems to be working pretty well!
    #AuthenticationTools #IdentityManagement

Productivity & Personal Tools

Notifications & Development Workflow

  • Notifications via: #Ntfy (Docker) and Zoho's ZeptoMail (#Zoho)
  • Development Environment: Mostly using VSCode connected to my server via Remote-SSH extension. #VSCodeRemote

Accessibility Focus ♿🖥️

Accessibility heavily influences my choices—I use a screen reader full-time (#ScreenReader), so I prioritize services usable without sight (#InclusiveDesign#DigitalAccessibility). Always open to discussing accessibility experiences or recommendations!

I've also experimented with:

  • Ollama (#Ollama): Not enough RAM on my Pi.
  • Habit trackers like Beaver Habit Tracker (#HabitTracking): Accessibility issues made it unusable for me.

I don't really have a media collection, so no Plex or Jellyfin here (#MediaServer)—but I'm always open to suggestions! I've gotten a bit addicted to exploring new self-hosted services! 😄

What's your setup like? Any cool services you'd recommend I try?

#SelfHosted #LinuxSelfHost #OpenSource #TechCommunity #FOSS #TechDIY

@selfhost @selfhosted @selfhosting

Honored. Inspired. Driven.

Last week at #CSUN2025, we had the incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside some of the most innovative minds in accessibility and assistive technology. As a fully remote team, gathering in person is always meaningful, but being part of conversations that shape the future of our technology makes it even more special.

We’re grateful for the chance to hear from industry leaders, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with Explorers (both new and those who have been here from the start) who shape the work we do every day. Having a seat at this table is an honor, and we’re more committed than ever to making Aira the best it can be.

Thank you, Center on Disabilities at CSUN, for another unforgettable year!

@TPGi is looking for a Full-Time, Remote in US Accessibility Engineer. The core responsibility will be to Perform accessibility evaluations of web pages, desktop applications, mobile apps, and other emerging platforms. Interested? Please send your resume to Careers@TPGi.com.

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TPGi · Accessibility Engineer - TPGiAccessibility Engineer Full-Time  //  Remote in US Primary Function The Accessibility Engineer will advise our clients on how to make their digital offerings conform with the standards of accessibility and...

🔊 Calling all #blind folks in the USA! Want to shape the future of #accessible banking? 🏦

I'm participating in a UX study with a major financial institution through uTest. They're looking for more blind participants, and I thought some of you might be interested!

Details:
• 60-minute remote session
• $200 compensation
• Must be in the United States
• Starting ASAP

If you're interested, use my referral link to apply: link.utest.com/inclusive-banki

Make sure to mention my name (Lanie Carmelo) and email (DM me for this) when filling out the screener survey. Choose "From friends/relatives under Referral Program" when asked how you heard about the project.

This is a great chance to make banking more accessible for all of us. Let's make our voices heard!

@mastoblind @main

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#BlindTech friends, especially #WindowsUsers, I need to vent and ask if you've had similar experiences! 😓

I just had a maddening interaction with the WinCam screen recording app. Here's what happened:

1. Opened WinCam settings
2. Started tabbing through options
3. Didn't realize I was on the hotkeys tab
4. Suddenly, my #ScreenReader got stuck in an edit box for assigning a shortcut to start recording
5. Nothing would get me out - not even using my mini touchscreen display
6. I tried using the JAWS Touch Cursor shortcut and even the special app keys on my wireless keyboard, but WinCam just assigned them as new shortcuts!
7. Finally had to use a wireless mouse, moving and clicking randomly until I escaped the edit box

This lack of keyboard accessibility in that specific area is infuriating! Interestingly, other than this issue, the WinCam app is very accessible overall.

Have any of you encountered similar "keyboard traps" or accessibility issues in any software, not just recording apps? How did you handle it?

What strategies do you use when you get stuck in an inaccessible part of an application? Any clever workarounds or tools you've found helpful?

Also, I'm curious: Can anyone recommend other accessible screen recording apps for Windows? I bought a WinCam license for usability testing, thinking it was the most accessible option, but I'd love to know if there are other good choices out there.

I'm particularly interested in hearing from other Windows users, but all experiences are welcome. Let's share our knowledge and maybe help developers understand our needs better!

#Accessibility #AssistiveTech #BlindProgrammer #SoftwareAccessibility #KeyboardNavigation #UserExperience #a11y #VisuallyImpaired #AdaptiveTechnology #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #AssistiveSoftware #BlindnessAwareness #AccessibleSoftware #KeyboardTraps #ScreenRecording #UsabilityTesting #JAWS #ScreenReaderChallenges #blind @mastoblind @main

We are excited to participate in the M-Enabling Summit on October 15-17, hosted by G3ict and the IAAP. This annual conference is devoted to promoting, showcasing, and sharing knowledge around accessible technologies and gathers global accessibility experts to host hybrid plenary sessions, interactive roundtables, workshops, and more. This year’s theme is Transformations, Disruptions, and Opportunities for #DigitalAccessibility.

Join us: m-enabling.com/registration-pr

M-Enabling SummitRegistration and Pricing - M-Enabling Summit2024 Conference Registration Participation Options Two-Day Pass Conference registration includes admission to the first two full days of M-Enabling Summit sessions, luncheons, the exhibit floor, refreshment breaks, presentations, networking events, meetups, and an opening night cocktail reception. Participants will also get access to a virtual My Attendee Profile feature, where they can chat and network... Read more »

This week, Matt Ater, Vice President of Business Development at Vispero, Ryan Jones, Vice President of Software & Product Management at Vispero, and David Sloan, Chief Accessibility Officer and User Experience Practice Manager at Vispero/TPGi, attended the 2024 AFB Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota!

The conference gathers accessibility leaders to shape the future of inclusion.

🎙️ Aira on Tek Talk | 08/12, 8:00pm EST🎙️

Aira's Everette Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives, and Jenine Stanley, Director of Customer Success and Engagement, are being featured on the upcoming episode of Accessible World's Tek Talk!

They’ll be diving deep into some of Aira’s newest and most innovative features, including our free AI image description tool, free minutes through the Build AI project, and even a sneak peek into our smart glasses testing pilot. Plus, they’ll share tips, pricing info, and details about upcoming contests. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the experts!

Monday, August 12, 2024, from 8-9 p.m. EST
🔗 Join the Zoom Meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/839935813?pw

Can’t make it? No worries! Tek Talk Programs are now available on ACB Media 1. Head over to acbmedia.org/ for more info.
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On April 24, the Justice Department published a landmark final rule to strengthen accessibility of web content and mobile applications under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Public entities, such as state and local governments, must ensure that their web content and mobile apps meet the technical standard established in the rule within two or three years, depending on population size.

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www.justice.gov · Justice Department’s Final Rule to Improve Web and Mobile App Access for People with DisabilitiesOn April 24, the Justice Department published a landmark final rule to strengthen accessibility of web content and mobile applications under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  

Register for the free webinar "Digital Accessibility for Older Adults" presented by TPGi's Leilani Mason on June 26 at 12pm ET.

Older adults are a growing demographic of technology users. As society shifts more online, the need for older adults to use technology is increasing rapidly. When designing products, it is important to design with accessibility in mind but also design with different age groups in mind.

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TPGi · Webinar, June 26 at 12pm ET: Digital Accessibility for Older Adults - TPGiJoin us for a webinar about designing products with accessibility considerations for different age groups in mind.