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| Company | https://tetralogical.com |
| Me | https://tink.uk |
How accessible is web browsing on Amazon Fire TV?
In this video, @patrick_h_lauke, Principal Accessibility Specialist, takes a dive into some of the built-in accessibility features of the Fire TV platform.
For many users with disabilities, web content is just one part of a wider digital experience that includes apps, streaming services, and devices that aren’t traditionally associated with web accessibility.
Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfsT9voErVc
*runs into room, sweating and panting*
"TWENTY EIGHT DEGREES LATER!"
This is very good and as a brit, it had me hooting. It's great to see the fun web again!
The countdown to EAA compliance is on!
From 28 June 2025, the EU’s Accessibility Act will reshape how businesses approach accessibility.
One-off audits aren’t enough - lasting success means making accessibility part of your daily workflow.
Read more from @TetraLogical Co-Founder @tink and Start Your Business magazine:
🔗 https://www.startyourbusinessmag.com/blog/2025/06/12/accessibility-is-not-an-option-what-the-european-accessibility-act-eaa-means-for-you/
We are moving into a new era of accessibility, when online stores and eBooks that talk, tablets that connect wirelessly to hearing aids, and controlling your laptop with your voice are ubiquitous. And while this may still seem futuristic to some businesses, features like this will soon be a legal requirement under the European Accessibility Act […]
“Tag, you’re it!”
I took the “blog questions” and participated in the long chain after being tagged by @tink last week, who then passed the baton to @lolaodelola @mia and me.
This is my 500th blog post 🎉
I would like to read his take on the questions, so I tagged @kpl who, I always find inspiring (and funny).
@tink will be speaking at @pixelpioneers in Bristol tomorrow, Friday, June 20.
Her talk, "There Is No Spoon", explores AI and accessibility, challenging assumptions and offering fresh perspectives on emerging technologies.
The event includes discounted student and diversity supporter tickets.
Read the full lineup and get your tickets at: https://pixelpioneers.co/events/bristol-2025
Does your organization rely on MDN for reference docs?
Do you often need to check browser compat on MDN or caniuse.com?
Do you use tools like browser DevTools or VSCode in your work?
If so, you rely directly on the work that Open Web Docs does and you should consider sponsoring them.
Here is how to convince your boss:
https://patrickbrosset.com/articles/2025-06-18-how-to-convince-your-boss-to-sponsor-open-web-docs/
Seeing #CSS carousels being promoted as accessible again, so here is a periodic reminder:
#CSS carousels are not "accessible by default" https://www.sarasoueidan.com/blog/css-carousels-accessibility/
They are still highly experimental and there are still many open #accessibility questions & issues being discussed.
+The browser will not do everything for you—you'll still have work to do, too.
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