WAI develops strategies, standards, supporting resources to make tech accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility: Essential for some, useful for all.
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Are you interested in accessibility conformance testing and monitoring methods? Join us for the WAI-Tools Project Open Meeting on 20 May 2019 in Brussels, Belgium. See w3.org/WAI/about/projects/wa…
Note: Registration closes this Friday, 3 May. #a11y #accessibility
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Invitation: WAI-Tools Project Open Meeting on 20 May 2019 in Brussels, Belgium -- especially for developers of automated and manual accessibility conformance testing and monitoring methods! #a11y #accessibility #WCAG2 #WCAG_ACT w3.org/WAI/about/projects/wa…
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Translations are now easier to get to on the #W3C #WAI website. #a11y Check out w3.org/WAI/videos/standards-…
We're launching a new effort to get volunteer translations of WAI #accessibility resources. Want to help? See w3.org/WAI/about/translating…
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Web内容无障碍指南 (WCAG) 2.1 -- Chinese Authorized Translation of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines #WCAG 2.1 -- is published. Info at: lists.w3.org/Archives/Public… -#a11y
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W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) retweeted
#W3C #WCAG 2.1 is included in the European #accessibility standard EN 301 549, which increasingly used by #EU policies! thank you @ryanbateman for a fun chat. @dequesystems @w3c @w3c_wai
What does European accessibility standard EN 301 549 mean for US organizations? hubs.ly/H0gK6kn0 via @ryanbateman and @sabouzah
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Whether you're new to digital #accessibility or a seasoned #w3c #ux #a11y professional who wants to share info with others, hope you'll join us today, Tuesday 5 February @ 12 noon Eastern!
Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/111…
What digital #accessibility tools, tips, & techniques does #W3C #WAI have for you? Find out in an interactive tour of new & updated #web resources on 5 Feb Details & Registration: zoom.us/webinar/register/111…
#a11y #wcag #section508 #ux
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What digital #accessibility tools, tips, & techniques does #W3C #WAI have for you? Find out in an interactive tour of new & updated #web resources on 5 Feb Details & Registration: zoom.us/webinar/register/111…
#a11y #wcag #section508 #ux
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What digital #accessibility tools, tips, & techniques does #W3C #WAI have for you? Find out in an interactive tour of new & updated #web resources on 5 Feb #a11y #wcag #section508 #ux Details & Registration: ttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/1115478289602/WN_ZgJ3wuzORUCTy9teOD9uHg
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Accessible Name and Description Computation published as W3C Recommendation - lists.w3.org/Archives/Public… - #a11y
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Today is a good time to read up on digital #accessibility from @W3C #WAI at w3.org/WAI/ It's @UN_Enable Int. Day of Persons with #Disabilities #IPDP focusing on empowering, inclusiveness, equality. #a11y Here's a 4-min video to get started: w3.org/WAI/videos/standards-…
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Develop an #accessibility statement for your website, mobile app, or other digital content with the new #W3C #WAI resource "Developing an Accessibility Statement" at: w3.org/WAI/planning/statemen… More info in blog: w3.org/blog/2018/11/how-to-c… -#a11y #wcag
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#Accessibility can drive innovation, enhance your brand, extend market reach, and minimize legal risk. Learn more about The Business Case for Digital Accessibility at w3.org/WAI/business-case/ -#a11y
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You can get announcements of new accessibility publications, drafts for review, & other #W3C #WAI #accessibility news direct to your In Box – just subscribe to the new WAI Announcements e-mail list. #a11y #wcag
Info at: w3.org/WAI/about/groups/waii…
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Call for Accessibility Case Studies! Will you share experiences supporting the business case for web #accessibility? Looking for examples around the world, & data demonstrating benefits of accessibility. Post or e-mail w3.org/community/wai-engage/… Thanks! #a11y
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Do you know anyone who might be interested in working on Web #Accessibility with #W3C #WAI? Check out 3 open staff positions based in Europe: w3.org/Consortium/Recruitmen… - #a11y
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New WAI Announcements e-mail list informs you of new WAI publications, drafts for review, and other #W3C #WAI #accessibility news. (The same messages will still be sent to the existing WAI IG list.) #a11y #wcag
To subscribe and for more info, see: w3.org/WAI/about/groups/waii…
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European Standard EN 301 549 “#Accessibility requirements for ICT products and services” adopted #WCAG 2.1 for web content, electronic documents, and non-web software, inc. native mobile apps. Info in blog post: w3.org/blog/2018/09/wcag-2-1… - #a11y
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