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WebAIM's mission is to expand the potential of the web for people with disabilities. Based at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at USU.

Logan, Utah
Joined April 2009
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@webaim
WebAIM
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Join us for our upcoming events: - Virtual Web Accessibility Training: December 9-11 - Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use: December 11 - Document Accessibility Course: November/December cohort is now open Learn more and register today! https://t.co/wg6FGBxINZ #a11y
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WebAIM
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Have you heard of Accessibility Nutrition labels? @Apple is rolling out a new feature that provides info about how an app supports specific #accessibility features. Learn more about how Accessibility Nutrition labels work in this post by Geri Reid: https://t.co/5MYkihPgBO #a11y
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I've just completed an app audit for an iOS accessibility nutrition label. Here's what I learned.
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WebAIM
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When an image is the only thing within a link, it must have alternative text. Otherwise, there will be no useful information to describe the link. The alt text should present both the image's content and, if different, the function of the link. Learn more: https://t.co/Q9pTL0zUzL
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WebAIM
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This survey aims to collect salary and job-related data from professionals whose primary job responsibilities focus on making technology and digital products accessible and usable to people with disabilities. Please help us spread the word!
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GlobalA11yAwarenessDay
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Does your job involve making digital products accessible and usable to people with disabilities? Contribute to the @gaadfdn annual Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey, conducted again in partnership with @WebAIM. https://t.co/iwZEvGCmdd #a11y #ux #WebDevelopment
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GlobalA11yAwarenessDay
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Does your job involve making digital products accessible and usable to people with disabilities? Contribute to the @gaadfdn annual Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey, conducted again in partnership with @WebAIM. https://t.co/iwZEvGCmdd #a11y #ux #WebDevelopment
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The goal of annually collecting and sharing salary data is to inform both organizations investing or ready to invest in accessibility, along with the individuals who make technology and digital...
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@PalantirTech
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp at the New York Times DealBook Summit: "What is the biggest problem in this culture? I'll tell you the biggest problem: no one believes the institutions are credible."
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@webaim
WebAIM
29 days
Did you miss any of the sessions from the Web Accessibility in Mind Conference in partnership with @PopeTechA11y? All of the recordings are available to watch and review on demand! Visit the playlist on YouTube: https://t.co/5OAR5bOGqw #WebAIMConf #a11y
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WebAIM
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A one-size-fits-all approach to digital #accessibility simply won’t work for K-12 #education. Learn how our partners at NCADEMI are providing support and guidance for schools in Accessibility by Design: Preparing #K12 Schools for What’s Next: https://t.co/daT6731Kd8 #a11y
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WebAIM
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🎉Big news! The WAVE Chrome and Edge browser extensions and online #accessibility testing tool have just been updated with significant changes and improvements! If you have feedback or suggestions for improving WAVE, please let us know. https://t.co/ujyUOqYl92 #a11y #WebDev
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WebAIM
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Are you ready to develop a deeper understanding of #WebAccessibility? Register today for our Virtual Web Accessibility Training on December 9-10, 2025. Discounted pricing for groups of two or more! https://t.co/no5QUU9HKn #a11y #WebDevelopment
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WebAIM
2 months
Image carousels that automatically animate without user input can be distracting for people w/ cognitive and attention disabilities. Instead, offer manual controls with clear navigation, or at the very least, allow users to pause or stop the motion. https://t.co/pMdJcMdr2y #a11y
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WebAIM
2 months
Infographics can be a fantastic way to convey large amounts of information in a visually appealing way. Unfortunately, most aren’t created with #a11y in mind. Learn how to create accessible web-based infographics in this article from The A11y Collective:
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Create WCAG-compliant infographics with expert tips on alt text, contrast, and screen reader support. Make your visuals accessible to all.
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WebAIM
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When reading, the brain can quickly build models for the typefaces and #fonts seen, allowing for the rapid parsing of characters to generate meaning. Familiarity with the typeface goes a long way to supporting better reading and #accessibility. Learn more: https://t.co/GaChKTUD8E
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WebAIM
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Join us on October 2, 2025 to discover tools and processes that will help any organization better account for #accessibility when making decisions about purchasing or using third-party #technology. Discounted pricing for groups of two or more! https://t.co/YNgR8hrTX0 #a11y
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WebAIM
3 months
Huge thank you to our presenters, participants, and @PopeTechA11y, our partner for the Web Accessibility in Mind Conference this year. The session recordings will be available in the coming months. https://t.co/m6dBxH1Vt6 What were your top takeaways? #WebAIMConf #a11y #WebDev
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WebAIM
3 months
That's a wrap for Day 1 of the Web Accessibility in Mind Conference in partnership with @PopeTechA11y ! What are some key takeaways you'd like to share? Tune in tomorrow at 12:15 pm ET for more fantastic web accessibility sessions: https://t.co/ZvEVU9Expl #a11y #WebAIMConf
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WebAIM
3 months
We are so excited for the Web Accessibility in Mind Conference this week in partnership with @PopeTechA11y ! Register for free NOW so you don't miss out on any of the learning. What sessions are you looking forward to the most? #a11y #WebAccessibility #conference #WebAIM
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WebAIM
3 months
Join Jaunita Flessas for “Win with Metrics: How to Track and Show the Value of Your Program” at the Web #Accessibility in Mind Conference in partnership with @PopeTechA11y, September 16-17, 2025. Register now for FREE: https://t.co/ZvEVU9Expl #a11y
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WebAIM
3 months
We can’t wait to learn from Kavana Ramesh about “Practicing #Accessibility Research with Confidence” at the Web Accessibility in Mind Conference in partnership with @PopeTechA11y. Register for the live event and access the recordings after the event ends. https://t.co/ZvEVU9Expl
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@webaim
WebAIM
3 months
Register for the Web #Accessibility in Mind Conference in partnership with @PopeTechA11y, and gain access to all sessions, including “Never Delegate Understanding: Foundations of Digital Accessibility” with @gradualclearing, all for the low price of FREE. https://t.co/ZvEVU9F5eT
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