With the May HHS deadline approaching, healthcare orgs need a clear path to accessibility.

Join David Sloan on March 25 at Noon ET for a practical look at requirements and how to prepare.

Register: https://vispero.com/lp/digital-accessibility-in-healthcare-preparing-for-the-may-hhs-compliance-deadline/

#Healthcare #DigitalAccessibility

The April ADA Title II deadline is getting closer. Are you ready?

In this recorded webinar, we walk through how to prioritize accessibility efforts, address existing issues, and build a plan for ongoing compliance.

Access the webinar and start preparing today: https://vispero.com/resources/understanding-ada-title-ii-accessibility-auditing-compliance-and-prioritization/

#ADA #DigitalAccessibility

from @laura_a11ynews on Instagram.
Want to level up your accessibility auditing game? Join our Section 508 Trusted Tester study group hosted by GDG Vienna!

🗓 When: Every other Friday, at 4 PM CET
📅 Kick‑off: Feb 6 (6‑month journey)
🌐 Where:  gdg.community.dev/gdg‑vienna 
or search "Google Developer Group Vienna"
this is session1
https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-vienna-presents-dhs-trusted-tester-study-group-1-what-is-section-508-functional-performance-criteria-and-testing-tools/

curriculum
🔹 Session 1 February 6: Section 508 basics & testing tools
🔹 Session 2 March 6: Auto‑playing, auto‑updating & flashing content
🔹 Session 3 March 12 (attention: Thursday 6 pm instead of Friday 4pm): Keyboard access & focus management
🔹 Session 4 March 20: Forms & validation
🔹 Session 5 April 3: Links, images & adjustable time limits
🔹 Session 6 April 17: Repetitive content & structure
🔹 Session 7 May 1: Language, page titles, frames & iFrames
🔹 Session 8 May 15: Sensory contrast & tables
🔹 Session 9 May 29: CSS positioning, audio‑only & video‑only animations
🔹 Session 10 June 12: Synchronized media
🔹 Session 11 June 26: Resizable text, multiple ways & parsing
🔹 Session 12 (final session) July 10: Alternate versions, non‑interference, reporting & Q&A

all the recordings and transcripts are provided.
go here for session 1https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-vienna-presents-dhs-trusted-tester-study-group-1-what-is-section-508-functional-performance-criteria-and-testing-tools/
and Here's Laura Wissiak's substack https://substack.com/@a11ynews

Session 1 of the dhs trusted tester study group on YouTube https://youtu.be/NzBo3sU0ki8?si=cSkEJXCRzUdE7Qli

#wcag #dhs #accessibility #Blind #disability #DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #oer #DHSTrustedTester #a11y #OpenEducation #OnlineLearning #Learning #WebDevelopment#HTML #css #JavaScript #WebDesign #section508 #curriculum #trustedTester

Check out this blog post from the Digital Learning Institute on the role of AI in assistive technology. The blog briefly touches upon AI ethics, privacy, and the need to focus on user-centered AI design, as well as using AR/VR and wearable technologies.

From the blog:
"AI already impacts every aspect of daily life, and none more so than in assistive technology. According to the World Health Organization, up to 2.5 billion people worldwide require one or more assistive products. And with the ageing population, that number is expected to increase to 3.5 billion by 2050. From employment to education and daily living, assistive technology supports individuals with disabilities in achieving their potential and participating in society.”

Granted, the blog is intended to get the reader interested in signing up for the training that the Digital Learning Institute offers, though it also makes one consider the potential human benefits of AI use in assistive technology rather than just a way to cut costs. ~ Jim

#A11y #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #InclusiveDesign
#DigitalAccessibility #Privacy #DataSecurity #EthicalAI #AIEthics #AR #VR #WearableTech

https://www.digitallearninginstitute.com/blog/revolutionising-accessibility:-the-role-of-ai-in-assistive-technology

Accessibility, but make it real-time. 👀

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 (Feb 19), the Prime Minister’s speech featured live AI-powered sign-language translation, not captions later, not a summary tomorrow. LIVE.

If national-level events can do it, your webinar probably can too.

🔗 Source: https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-highlights-ai-driven-accessibility-with-real-time-sign-language-translation-at-india-ai-impact-summit-2026/

#Accessibility #AI #InclusiveTech #SignLanguage #DigitalAccessibility #accesstive

Dialogs are common in modern web design, but often fail WCAG 2.2 requirements. Our latest guide covers validation steps, common failures, and best practices for accessible dialogs. Read the article: https://vispero.com/resources/mastering-dialog-accessibility/

#DigitalAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y

Many teams understand what accessible documents require, yet scaling those standards across everyday content can be difficult.

On Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, David Sloan joins Venngage to discuss how document accessibility maturity evolves and where programs often stall.

If you lead document strategy, policy, or accessibility governance, this session will offer practical, actionable insight.

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817702749848/WN_EJIZqDSBShCDs21QCfYuKw

#DigitalAccessibility

Web accessibility is inclusion. 🌍

1 in 4 adults in the U.S. lives with a disability. Accessibility ensures people can navigate, read, understand, and interact with websites — whether using a keyboard, screen reader, captions, or different devices.

For some, it’s the difference between being included… or locked out.

#WebAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #ADACompliance #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters #UXDesign #WebDevelopment #Accesstive

Google unveiled “Natively Adaptive Interfaces” (NAI), a bold new framework designed to embed accessibility directly into product architecture, not just layer it on afterward.

Instead of static compliance checklists, NAI uses AI to dynamically tailor interfaces to individual user needs. Think: personalization at the accessibility layer itself. 👀

Read the full announcement here: https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/accessibility/natively-adaptive-interfaces-ai-accessibility/

#Accessibility #AI #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #UX #Innovation