@webaim

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
webaim.org/
Joined April 2009
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Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to prioritize #accessibility in your #procurement processes. Register today: webaim.org/training/procurem…
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Accounting for accessibility in third-party tech decisions is essential. Join us on Oct 22 (12-4 pm ET) for our Accessibility in Tech Procurement workshop. Learn to evaluate tools, leverage VPAT/ACRs, and vet vendors. Register now: webaim.org/training/procurem…
WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) logo. Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use, October 22, 2026, 12:00–4:00 pm ET. Online via Zoom. Discounted pricing for groups of two or more! Register today at webaim.org.

ALT WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) logo. Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use, October 22, 2026, 12:00–4:00 pm ET. Online via Zoom. Discounted pricing for groups of two or more! Register today at webaim.org.

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WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey #11 results are now available. For more than a decade, the survey has helped the #accessibility community understand #ScreenReader use and web experiences. Explore the latest results: webaim.org/projects/screenre… What stands out to you? #a11y
WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) Screen Reader User Survey #11 results available now! Photo of a person using a refreshable braille display with headphones on.

ALT WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) Screen Reader User Survey #11 results available now! Photo of a person using a refreshable braille display with headphones on.

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Accounting for accessibility in third-party tech decisions is essential. Join us on Oct 22 (12-4 pm ET) for our Accessibility in Tech Procurement workshop. Learn to evaluate tools, leverage VPAT/ACRs, and vet vendors. Register now: webaim.org/training/procurem…
WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) logo. Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use, October 22, 2026, 12:00–4:00 pm ET. Online via Zoom. Discounted pricing for groups of two or more! Register today at webaim.org.

ALT WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) logo. Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use, October 22, 2026, 12:00–4:00 pm ET. Online via Zoom. Discounted pricing for groups of two or more! Register today at webaim.org.

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Relying on placeholder text alone in form fields creates barriers. It disappears as users type and may not be announced clearly by screen readers. Use persistent labels (<label> elements) so field purpose is always clear. webaim.org/techniques/forms/ #accessibility #a11y #WebDev
WebAIM (web accessibility in mind) logo. Quick Tip: Avoid placeholder-only form labels. Form fields with placeholder-only labels. A “no” symbol overlays the improper form fields.

ALT WebAIM (web accessibility in mind) logo. Quick Tip: Avoid placeholder-only form labels. Form fields with placeholder-only labels. A “no” symbol overlays the improper form fields.

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AI isn’t a shortcut to #accessibility. It depends on it. As Anna Cook writes, #AI doesn’t fix broken systems; it scales them. Without accessible foundations, barriers persist, just faster and at scale. Accessibility is the requirement, not the reward. annaecook.com/writing/2026/a…

AI Doesn't Fix Accessible Systems. It Depends on Them. — Anna E. Cook

Why AI depends on the foundation accessible design systems build — and how "AI will fix accessibility" is producing the opposite outcome at industry scale.

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What an outstanding two days of learning, and all of you made it possible! Thank you to our incredible presenters, our enthusiastic participants, and our partner, @PopeTechA11y. Captioned recordings of all sessions will be available in the coming months. #a11y #WebAIMConf
Web Accessibility in Mind Conference, in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026: a free, virtual conference about web accessibility. Thank you!

ALT Web Accessibility in Mind Conference, in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026: a free, virtual conference about web accessibility. Thank you!

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That's a wrap for Day One of the 2026 Web Accessibility in Mind Conference! Thank you to our amazing presenters, participants, and incredible partner, @PopeTechA11y. It's not too late to join us tomorrow for Day Two (Wed 9/16) at 12:15 pm ET / 9:15 am PT: conference.webaim.org
WebAIM Web Accessibility in Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now for this free virtual conference about web accessibility. conference.webaim.org.

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility in Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now for this free virtual conference about web accessibility. conference.webaim.org.

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Accessibility champions can help turn good intentions into meaningful change. Kai Wong and Asha Sachdeva of @TeladocHealth will share technical and non-technical strategies to champion #accessibility and create lasting change. Join us September 15–16: conference.webaim.org/
WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photos of Asha Sachdeva and Kai Wong, Championing Accessibility: Technical & Non-Technical Strategies.

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photos of Asha Sachdeva and Kai Wong, Championing Accessibility: Technical & Non-Technical Strategies.

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AI can support #accessibility work, but it shouldn’t replace human judgment. At the Web Accessibility In Mind Conference, Kelsey Ruger of Hello Alice will share a practical approach to building #AI into accessibility workflows. Join us Sept. 15–16: conference.webaim.org/
WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Kelsey Ruger, Build a Durable Accessibility AI Harness.

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Kelsey Ruger, Build a Durable Accessibility AI Harness.

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How is the digital #accessibility policy landscape changing for #K12 education? Cynthia Curry of NCADEMI will explore emerging #policy developments and what they mean for schools and educators. Join us at the WebAIM Conference, Sept. 15–16: conference.webaim.org/ #a11y
WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Cynthia Curry, The Emerging K-12 Digital Accessibility Policy Landscape.

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Cynthia Curry, The Emerging K-12 Digital Accessibility Policy Landscape.

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Creating accessible PDFs doesn’t have to be complicated. At the Web Accessibility In Mind Conference, Chad Chelius will show you how to use Microsoft Word’s #accessibility features to create accessible PDFs and streamline your workflow. Join us: conference.webaim.org/
WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Chad Chelius, Creating accessible PDFs from Microsoft Word.

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Chad Chelius, Creating accessible PDFs from Microsoft Word.

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#AI is changing #accessibility. But how much can we expect it to do? At the Web Accessibility In Mind Conference, Lucy Greco will explore AI’s potential and limitations, and why human expertise still matters. Join us Sept. 15–16: conference.webaim.org/ #a11y #conference
WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Lucy Greco, What AI can and can’t do for accessibility.

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Lucy Greco, What AI can and can’t do for accessibility.

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Accessibility starts with more than technical standards. It starts with the words we use. Brianna Burrows of @TMobile will share how documentation, microcopy, error messages, & help content can create barriers or improve accessibility. Join us Sept. 15–16: conference.webaim.org/
WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Brianna Burrows, Documentation is Design: Accessibility Starts with What We Say.

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Brianna Burrows, Documentation is Design: Accessibility Starts with What We Say.

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What can 40,000 consultant-client conversations reveal about web accessibility? Dan Tripp of @Siteimprove will share insights from #accessibility issues clients challenged—and when automated checks were actually correct. Join us Sept. 15–16. Register: conference.webaim.org/
WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Dan Tripp, Common Mistakes in Web Accessibility.

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Dan Tripp, Common Mistakes in Web Accessibility.

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Accessibility isn’t just a WCAG problem. It’s a people problem. Dr. Ang Young will explore how to build buy-in, influence change, & make #accessibility part of everyday decision-making. Join us Sept. 15–16. Register: conference.webaim.org/
WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Dr. Ang Young, Accessibility Is a People Problem (Not a WCAG Problem).

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility In Mind Conference in partnership with PopeTech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now! Photo of Dr. Ang Young, Accessibility Is a People Problem (Not a WCAG Problem).

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Looking for practical #accessibility insights this Fall? Join WebAIM for the free virtual Web Accessibility in Mind Conference, September 15–16. Learn more and register today: conference.webaim.org/ Follow us for speaker announcements happening soon!
WebAIM Web Accessibility in Mind Conference in partnership with Pope Tech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now for this free, virtual conference about web accessibility. conference.webaim.org

ALT WebAIM Web Accessibility in Mind Conference in partnership with Pope Tech, September 15–16, 2026. Register now for this free, virtual conference about web accessibility. conference.webaim.org

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A compliance deadline extension isn’t a reason to delay #accessibility. It’s an opportunity to make real progress. Extra time must not become an excuse for inaction. Barriers still impact real people today. The deadline moved. The obligation did not. webaim.org/blog/an-extension…
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Calling all screen reader users! @webaim has launched a new survey to inform development choices for those creating accessible web content and web standards. All screen reader users are invited to participate. Learn more and take part: webaim.org/projects/screenre…
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ALT Square promotional graphic in a blue-and-white colour scheme. Large text reads: “Use a screen reader like JAWS? Share your experience.” The words “Share your experience” are highlighted in bright blue. Below the text is a JAWS Screen Reader product box beside a desktop monitor displaying the blue JAWS shark logo. Angular blue shapes frame the white background.

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Choosing accessible technology starts before you sign the contract. Join WebAIM's live workshop, Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use, to learn practical strategies for evaluating digital products and vendors. webaim.org/training/procurem… #a11y #accessibility #procurement
WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use. August 20, 2026, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time, online via Zoom. Discounted pricing for groups of two or more! Register today at webaim.org.

ALT WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use. August 20, 2026, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time, online via Zoom. Discounted pricing for groups of two or more! Register today at webaim.org.

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#AI is often pitched as a fast fix for #accessibility audits, but the reality is more complicated. In this article, Karl Groves of @a11yfixed explains why real accessibility auditing still depends on clear methodology and human judgment. afixt.com/beware-of-ai-audit… #WCAG #a11y

Beware of "AI" accessibility audits - AFixt

And, even moreso: beware of companies who sell them. I performed my first professional accessibility audit in 2006. Since that time, I’ve performed hundreds of accessibility audits for everything...

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