Disability is part of everyone's story, and that's a good thing!

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Issue #3 • 05 March 2024

Hi Reader.

This month, the Pedalpointer features several resources to expand your perspective on disability. Also, check out some of the top sessions from axe-con 2024, the best free online digital accessibility conference of the year.

There are some exciting learning opportunities in the works at Pedal Point Solutions. This spring, I'll be teaching a digital accessibility fundamentals class, and i love it if you joined me. Watch this space for details.

Accessibility around the web

Make your website accessible to people with visual impairments and low vision - Equalize Digital
A thorough discussion of common visual disabilities and how to prevent and remove digital barriers to visitors experiencing them.
The anatomy of accessible forms: the problem with placeholders - Deque
Learn about form field placeholders, the accessibility issues they cause, and why you should avoid them.
A web designer's accessibility advocacy toolkit - Smashing Magazine
Digital designer Yichan Wang has put together this collection of strategies and selling points to help you encourage and advocate for accessibility in your place of work, including useful scripts you can use as starting points. Highly recommended.

Have a magnificent March.

- Simon from Pedal Point

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