Newsletter
The newsletter is celebrating its third birthday. I sent out the first issue in September 2018. With almost 800 subscribers now – some of whom I hope will actually read it – it's the most up-to-date and comprehensive information resource on digital accessibility in the German-speaking world. There wasn't a central accessibility topic in August, so let's move directly to the interesting articles.
Interesting articles
Das Handelsblatt berichtet über die Bedeutung der digitalen Barrierefreiheit. Erwähnenswert, weil das in einem Mainstream-Medium selten vorkommt. Digitale Barrierefreiheit: Damit das Internet für alle offen ist
The magazine Games Pro reports on the importance of accessible computer games.
Accessible games: Accessibility is much more than subtitles and difficulty level
Dev Insider featured two articles on the topic of accessibility:
Android 12 will introduce a feature that allows smartphones to be partially controlled via facial expressions. This is particularly interesting for people who are paralyzed from the waist down, for example.
t3n. Smile and raise your eyebrows: Android smartphones can be controlled via facial expressions.
The Competence Centre for Accessibility offers a toolbox for a digital, accessible working world.
Participation 4.0 – The Toolbox
The Brandenburg Museums Association has published a guide to digital accessibility for museums.
Guidelines for digital accessibility as a PDF
The Federal Agency for Accessibility has compared the accessibility of various video conferencing tools.
Comparison of video conferencing solutions
In my blog I explore the question of whetherSighted people should test with screen readers.
Onward in English. The tool provider Applause has investigated how companies are addressing the issue of digital accessibility. Many companies are aware of its importance. However, very few actually have a strategic approach to implementation. The problem isn't a lack of awareness, but rather a lack of implementation.
Go Beyond Good Enough
A blog post by Deque discusses how accessibility can be integrated into work processes.
Not a Checklist: Building Accessibility Compliance into Your Business Processes
Emotionen sind wichtig für Bild-Beschreibungen, so ein Blog-Beitrag von Jake Archibald.
Writing great alt text: Emotion matters
Events
Die Veranstaltungsliste füllt sich wieder. Highlight im September ist der Inclusive Design 24 am 23.9.2021. Es wird 24 Stunden lang Vorträge zur digitalen Barrierefreiheit geben. Ende September finden die PDF Days online statt, eher etwas für die PDF-Expert*innen unter Ihnen. Infos zu den Barrierefreiheits-Veranstaltungen
Und wie immer der Hinweis auf unsere offenen Schulungen zur Barrierefreiheit.
Tool of the Month
A quick note beforehand: While I'm happy to point out helpful tools, I unfortunately cannot provide support for them. Please read the instructions or contact the provider directly.
Testing for accessibility isn't rocket science, but it's not easy to learn either. Automated tools aren't powerful enough yet, and manual methods are difficult to master. A good compromise is tools that guide you through the testing process step by step. One such tool is Microsoft Accessibility Insights, available as a browser extension for Chrome and Edge, and as a Windows application.
More information about Accessibility Insights in English
Quote of the month
"If accessibility were a whodunit, the person affected would be the murder victim; they would be talked about, but not with." source
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