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The scientific journal, PNAS, improves accessibility with alternative text.
The widely cited and comprehensive multidisciplinary scientific journal, PNAS, improves accessibility with alternative text (alt text) for all published figures starting with volume 123 to -
North Carolina has created a new Commission on Accessibility
North Carolina has created a new Commission on Accessibility under Executive Order No. 35. It establishes a statewide effort to improve physical, digital, communication, and language -
Android 17 Beta 2 restricts non-accessibility apps from using the accessibility services API
Android 17 Beta 2 restricts non-accessibility apps from using the accessibility services API when Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) is active. Verified accessibility apps marked with -
A Wallet that can See Helps People with Vision Disabilities.
The Vision Wallet, which looks like a conventional men’s wallet with a compact electronic module, uses embedded sensors and specially designed grooves to read notes -
Microsoft Looking to Simplify Keyboard Navigation with “focusgroup.”
Microsoft is looking to simplify Keyboard Navigation with “focusgroup.” They are previewing “focusgroup” in Edge to simplify building keyboard-accessible complex navigation (menus, toolbars, tabs) without -
Google Removed the “Design for Accessibility” Section from its JavaScript SEO
Google removed the “design for accessibility” section from its JavaScript SEO basics docs because the guidance was out of date — Google Search has been