Issue #5 • 07 May 2024

Hi Reader.

Next Thursday, May 16, is the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), and there are so many ways to celebrate and get talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion. Use the resources below to pick one or two that are right for you.

Upcoming events

Speaking at the next WordPress Accessibility Meetup on May 20

I'm thrilled to be the next featured speaker at the WordPress Accessibility Meetup on Monday, May 20 at 7 PM CT / 8 PM ET. My presentation will be on how to build empathy with stakeholders to drive accessibility. I hope you'll join me for this popular virtual event.

Recent blog articles

Your website needs an accessibility statement Boost your brand reputation, reduce legal risk, and connect with more users by adding an accessibility statement to your site. Learn about a11y statements

Blind Sight: More on how a blind guy learns piano Follow-up conversations about my previous article inspired me to reflect more on how blind people can become proficient at piano. Discover keys for blind pianists

A total solar eclipse as an accessible natural wonder My journey into the Path of Totality led to some thoughts about how some of the best marvels of nature are inherently inclusive. Join the eclipse adventure

Accessibility around the web

• ​Global Accessibility Awareness Day Events & Activities - GAAD website​
  A listing of dozens of live in-person and virtual events to help you engage with digital accessibility on this special day. Make your plans now.
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• ​U.S. Justice Department Strengthens Accessibility Requirements for State and Local Government Websites​ - Amber Hinds (Equalize Digital)
  ​A new Americans with Disabilities Act rule stipulates that state and local government websites have 2-3 years to conform to WCAG 2.0, depending on the size of the population they serve.​
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• ​A complete guide for content creators to start making accessible content - Whitney Lewis (Pope Tech)
  ​Learn how the WAVE browser extension can help ensure your web content is accessible. Plus, great descriptions of foundational content accessibility concepts. This article is a great companion to the Accessible Writing Checklist.
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  ​What's the Accessible Writing Checklist, you ask?

New free resource from Pedal Point

Get the Accessible Writing Checklist - free Have you downloaded your free copy of this new resource packed with more than 20 accessible writing and content creation best practices to help you ensure that everyone can engage with your content. Get the checklist now

Have an marvelous May!

Simon Miner Pedal Point Solutions

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