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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For the thread: Please note <webaccessibilityinitative .org> is not the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative. While we welcome additional accessibility providers, we encourage them to use a different name and URL to avoid further confusion. We will communicate with them separately.
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Please note <webaccessibilityinitative .org> is not the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). While we welcome additional accessibility providers, we encourage them to use a different name and URL to avoid further confusion. We will communicate with them separately.
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Information about W3C WAI work on personalization is here: w3.org/WAI/personalization/
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2.1 AA: w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/implementa…
2.1 AAA: w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/implementa…
Specific 2.1 SCs: w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/implementa…
There are more since then (June 2018), yet we're not keeping an updated list.
Hope that helps. :)
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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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-- and contributors github.com/w3c/wai-website/w…
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For those who want to know: The image is a photo of about 50 people. I'm happy to provide more specific description if you want. ~Shawn
I decided image with this tweet is "decorative" & alt text would be more annoying than useful for most. w3.org/WAI/tutorials/images/… Indeed, it's a judgment call & not everyone will agree. I'll explore providing null alt for generated images in tweets. ~Shawn
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