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We aim to build free tools to enable those who rely on #AltText to enter places they haven't been welcome, and to make opening the gates easier for those who have committed to #AltText work.

Find out more at https://alt-text.org

Please boost.

#Blind #A11y #Accessibility #Disability #Disabled

Alt-Text.Org

A library of alt text written by humans, in progress. Stay tuned for a roadmap.

If you're searching for a substitute for Microsoft Soundscape, then you need not search any longer! VoiceVista is an excellent choice that operates globally, and the best part is that it's absolutely free to utilize. Personally, I adore the interface design, and you won't have to wait for Openscape to be launched.

VoiceVista
https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/navigation/voicevista

VoiceVista | AppleVis

VoiceVista is a critical application for the blind and low vision users' community. It is built upon Microsoft's discontinued and open-source project Soundscape (https://aka.ms/ossblog) and is licensed under the MIT License (https://github.com/microsoft/soundscape/blob/main/LICENSE.txt).

A guy walks into a doctor’s office and says he needs help because he can’t seem to stop stealing iPads. The doctor says, “it’s more common than you realise. Let me give you some tablets to take”.

Do you have a friend or family member who is not on Mastodon?

And you are thinking, "love to introduce them, but the whole multiple servers thing... 🤔"

Well, you are in luck.

A new site makes joining Mastodon a snap >>> https://spreadmastodon.org/

In minutes, #newbies will be up and running on mastodon.social (other instances coming soon).

@spreadmastodon has been developed by @tchambers and his team, so you know it's safe to recommend.

Let's do this!

#SpreadMastodon #TakeBackSocial

Spread Mastodon

Welcome to your better social home.

Hello! I would like to invite everyone to join the #Accessible #Apple community on Discord. This server is dedicated to current and future #blind and/or #VisuallyImpaired users of #iPhone, #Mac, #Apple Watch and other #Apple products who would like to get the most out of their devices. If that's something you are interested in, give us a shot!!
https://discord.gg/vfKyEBmXNb
Now to some FAQ that I guess will be asked over and over.
Q: There's only one administrator and that's you.
A: Yeah, but there's no point as there's literally noone else there, yet.
Q: Where are the rules?
A: They are not existent yet. Just please be a human.
Q: What's the point if there's AppleVis?
A: AppleVis was, and still is a great resource if it comes to stuff like APp directories, curated list of resources, podcasts ETC, however the forum features are suboptimal, especially for mobile usage. I have spoken to many people who are newcomers to the #Apple ecosystem and using the AppleVis website turned out to be harder than using their shiny new device itself.

Please keep in mind that the server is in a test stage, many things can happen, including channel deletions/additions, moderation appointments or server deletion in case there's no real interest. If you have any suggestions how could I improve it or if you would like to help me moderate, please reach out.
I kindly ask everyone to boost it to gauge interest. #accessibility #a11y #blind

Join the Accessible Apple Discord Server!

Check out the Accessible Apple community on Discord - hang out with 1 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

Discord

Have just heard that apparently apple is making the iOS developer beta free for everyone.
Absolutely game changing because it means that a lot more people can test for #Accessibility bugs.
This is the 9to5Mac article on this.
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/06/apple-makes-ios-17-developer-beta-free/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

I wish I had a second phone because then I definitely would have a play and ditto a laptop. #apple #WWDC23 #iOS17Beta

Apple makes iOS 17 developer beta free for registered developers

For years, access to the iOS developer beta and other developer builds has only been available through a $99/year developer...

9to5Mac
As a reminder, Mona’s launch month offer will end very soon. Starting June 1, all types of Mona Pro will have a price increase by 20~30%. If you are considering a Mona Pro or Mona Pro Max upgrade, please take the chance. Thank you for your continued support, and I can’t wait to share more exciting new features with you soon!
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Thank you for your continued support! Mona will be globally available on App Store starting May 1, 2023. You will be able to install the app and use many features for free. You can also purchase a Mona Pro or Mona Pro Max to activate extra capabilities. For customers of Spring and Spring mini, Mona Pro Max can be purchased with a great discount.
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I have encountered more image descriptions on Mastodon in 24 hours than I have in Twitter in a couple of years. Seriously. I'm not exaggerating.
As a blind person, this means a lot to me. If you read this and you describe your images, thank you so, so, so much on behalf of all of us. If you don't, now you know you'll be helping random Internet strangers make sense of your posts by typing in a few more words than usual.