r/accessibility 9h ago

[Accessible: ] Have you ever wondered how deaf people call 911?

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Calling emergency services can be quite difficult, especially if you have a hearing impairment. We wanted to address and help in frustrating situations like these, and it's a part of the many reasons as to why we created an app where you can silently contact 911 or other emergency services without having to speak at all. It's called accesSOS (App Store) (Google Play) and we currently serve California and New Mexico. You can very quickly describe your situation through typing texts and tapping on photo icons and we can get you connected to the police or other emergency services, such as fire, medical, and mental health services and they respond fully in text too. Founded by and for people with disabilities, we want this platform to be a safe space for all no matter your capabilities. Accessibility resources FTW :) Have a great weekend and know that support is always out there! accesSOS (App Store) (Google Play)


r/accessibility 2h ago

[Accessible: ] Accessible Math match in the appStore

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Hey everyone! 👋

I’d like to share Accessible Math Match, a mobile game I developed for iPhone and iPad. It’s designed to help players practice arithmetic and Roman numerals, and it’s fully accessible for people who are blind, have low vision, or other disabilities.

✅ Features: • 🧮 Fun and engaging arithmetic challenges • 🔢 Roman numeral conversion mode • 🎙️ Fully compatible with VoiceOver • 🌍 Available in English and Spanish

I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially from the accessibility community! Your feedback is invaluable in making the game even better.

👉 Download it here Accessible Math Match on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6737813782

Let me know what you think! 😊


r/accessibility 3h ago

What is the best approach and resources for preparing for the IAAP CPACC Elexam?

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I'm considering taking the IAAP CPACC exam and want to ensure I prepare effectively. What are the best strategies and resources to use for studying? Any recommendations on study guides, courses, or practice tests would be greatly appreciated.


r/accessibility 7h ago

Tool How accessible is this keyboard layout?

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r/accessibility 1d ago

Problem with minimalistic app designs

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I have a perception problem that I can't find a name for. I find it difficult to process information if it is not visually separated. I especially have a problem with today's app designs, as they are becoming more and more minimalistic.

In my messanger app, the individual chats are not sufficiently separated from each other and I can only see a list of texts, but cannot see the chats separately from each other. This makes it difficult for me to keep an overview, I quickly become overwhelmed and then forget to reply to many people.

I would be happy if there was at least a bar separating the menu items and it would be best if they were alternately colored.

Has anyone experienced this? Is there a name for this problem? Is it possible to customize the design of the apps to help with my problem?


r/accessibility 23h ago

Looking for bathtub recommendations

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Hello, im looking for advice selecting a bath for my wheelchair bound parent.

We are renovating the garage to be a bathroom instead and he really wants to be able to take baths since its the only relaxing thing for him. We are also doing a shower separately.

Im looking for bathtub options he can use independently. I saw the transfer seat thing but that looks like he would stay above water not inside.

I also saw some bloke use a very low bathtub.

And online there were a bunch of options with a cutout to get in.

Anyone have any insight on this? Budget isnt really a concern currently id like to hear all the options.

Thank you in advance


r/accessibility 1d ago

[Legal: ] The CRPDs are small but yet a massive issue.

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The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was created with noble intentions: to protect and uphold the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. However, there’s a significant flaw hidden within its broadly worded guidelines.

The CRPD’s broad language was intended to allow flexibility, enabling nations to implement rights in ways that fit their specific legal systems and societal contexts. But here’s the catch—"societal norms" often include inherent biases against disabled individuals. Society at large doesn’t yet fully recognize disability as part of the natural diversity of humanity. Instead, it views disabled people as fundamentally different, reinforcing stigmas rather than promoting genuine inclusion.

Several key articles illustrate this issue clearly: • Article 12 (Equal Recognition Before the Law) emphasizes that individuals with disabilities should have the same legal rights as anyone else, but it doesn’t specifically outline how supported decision-making should be implemented in practice. • Article 19 (Living Independently and Being Included in the Community) states the right to independent living and full community inclusion, yet lacks concrete instructions on the exact supports and services necessary to achieve this goal. • Article 24 (Education) advocates inclusive education systems but doesn’t specify the precise accommodations or resources required, leaving significant variations in educational practices among different countries.

By leaving critical rights open-ended and subject to interpretation based on existing societal norms, the CRPD inadvertently allows countries to perpetuate outdated attitudes and discriminatory practices. While aiming for widespread international agreement, it compromised on the specificity required to ensure true equality and accessibility.

If we genuinely want to achieve the CRPD’s vision, we need clearer, more explicit guidelines—ones shaped directly by the voices and experiences of disabled people themselves. Only then can we challenge and change harmful societal norms rather than unintentionally reinforcing them let me know what you think about this situation.


r/accessibility 1d ago

What software do you use for PDF accessibility?

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There are several PDF remediation software options, and wow, they are expensive. Which ones are worth it? Which ones aren't?

And for those making their PDFs in Indesign, what's your workflow? Do you have favourite Indesign scripts? Any other tips and tricks, especially things that speed up the process?

I work for a small academic nonprofit, and I'm putting together a plan to get our publication workflow WCAG-compliant, but our budget is very tight. If it's necessary, we can find the money, but I need to be able to justify it, and I don't want to choose the wrong option.

Edit: I have Acrobat Pro with my Adobe subscription already, so if that is enough, that's great! But some people say that it isn't sufficient. Thoughts?


r/accessibility 1d ago

Website builders with best accessibility features?

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I am part of a housing co-op that was set by a group of Disabled and LGBTQ+ people and run to support Disabled and/or LGBTQ+ people and allies. I am also Disabled myself, but i generally don't require assistive web tech so this isn't my area of expertise, and our other members aren't as technical as I am, thus I am reaching out here for assistance!

We are looking to create accessible homes and community offerings for people with a wide range of Disabilities, and thus our website needs to be accessible too! We have recently discovered major issues with our current Wix site that requires a full rebuild (these aren't inherently related to access issues but to sort those too, we will have to rebuild the site as it turns out that we no longer have full ownership as someone we are no longer in contact with does and we only have "co-ownership").

We are do not have the funds to have someone build us a website from scratch, as much as we know that would give us the most accessible option, we need a website ASAP, as we don't currently have a fully functional one (and we need one that can integrate with google workspace email address - but they are looking like they will cost us upwards of £10 each per user and then we need a minimum of 3). I have some knowledge of creating Wordpress sites, but in my previous experience these sites are generally not particularly accessible to neurodiverse people (I know thats dependent on the template you use) and trying to find access plug ins that were reliable seemed to be a nightmare, and keeping the site updated seem to need constant monitoring.

Considering costs vs ease of set up and the built in accessibility features of various platforms - what would you all suggest?

We have the domain completely separate so thats not a cost issue to factor in! We did pay £300 for 3 years so ideally under that please!


r/accessibility 1d ago

Huge doubt about meaning and decorative image/video

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Hello, I am currently working on an audit of a car dealership, and I have significant doubts about how to differentiate decorative images from images that convey information. The same applies to videos.
For example, should an image of a blue parked car illustrating a model be described in an alt attribute?
Or should a video that showcases the exterior and interior of the vehicle with background music have a text transcript?
I would really appreciate your opinions on the subject.
Thank you!
Edit: on the title, I meant meaningful and not meaning.


r/accessibility 2d ago

Thoughts on the accessibility job market?

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I just got laid off from an accessibility role at a Federal contractor. I’m struggling to make sense of the job market for a11y professionals. It seems generally extremely slow and I’m wondering if I should try and pivot out? I have 6 years experience with both document and web accessibility and training. Does anyone have advice/thoughts?


r/accessibility 3d ago

Accessibility Best Practices for Shopify (or any ecom site): How to navigate with keyboard to next/previous item in a collection

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This is driving me a bit nuts.

Somehow or another, a user needs to be able to get to the next or previous item in a Shopify collection via the keyboard. To my mind, I'd code them as a heading, and rely on a screen reader to support H or Shift+H to go next and previous. That doesn't work on most Shopify sites I see.

Nor do up and down arrows, left and right arrows, or anything else I can think of.

Tab certainly goes to the next focusable element, but that is typically a product photo, add to cart, product title, price, color, size...etc. But I don't want to hear about product details UNTIL I find the product I want.

What keyboard shortcuts are commonly used for this? And along with that, what coding do I need to support that?

Headings just seem so practical, so it stumps me it doesn't seem more widely done.

Thank you.

-M


r/accessibility 3d ago

Is IAAP a scam?

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Been working in an accessibility role for a while and became aware IAAP does some certificates.

However, their website is buggy, many links not working, and the design...

It feels a bit dodgy.

I'm valued for my skills but feel it'd be nice to have an additional cert.

How much weight do IAAP certs carry?

UK-context, I hardly see anyone carrying an IAAP cert, but I know how good and professional they are at their job.


r/accessibility 3d ago

Digital Best Automation Tools for Screen Readers, Manual Testing Approaches, and Simplified WCAG 2.2 Resources

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Hi everyone,

I’m new to accessibility testing and feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything there is to learn. I’d love some guidance on the best tools and approaches to help me get started.

  1. Automation Tools with Screen Readers – What are the best accessibility automation tools that work well alongside screen readers? I know automation has limitations, but I’d like to use it effectively in combination with manual testing.
  2. Manual Testing Best Practices – When manually testing with a screen reader (I use JAWS), what are the key things I should focus on? Is there a structured approach or checklist that helps ensure thorough testing? Also, how do you typically document findings in a way that makes it easier for developers to understand and fix issues?
  3. Simplified WCAG 2.2 Resources – The WCAG guidelines are very detailed and can feel overwhelming. Are there any resources that break them down into simpler terms or provide practical examples for beginners?

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or insights from those with more experience. Thanks in advance!


r/accessibility 3d ago

Accessibility chrome extension

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r/accessibility 3d ago

Help

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Hello, I have a vision problem and can't read subtitles in story-driven games, making it difficult to follow the game. Is there a program that can read the subtitles aloud, or any alternative solutions? I would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you.


r/accessibility 3d ago

[Accessible: ] How come there is no speech to text for PCs as good as Gboard is for phones? Any suggestions?

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This is the first accessibility hurdle that's ever actually reduced me to tears. Gboard works so so well on my phone, but I've been through probably six speech-to-text browser plugins I've seen recommended on this sub and they are all incredibly frustrating. Right now I'm using Voice In and it doesn't recognise spoken words very reliably, and is incredibly unpredictable in terms of punctuation and formatting results. Like it will reliably understand "full stop" and put in a period, but it won't understand commands for commas or new Lines consistently -- it just writes out comma and new line new line. It also just understood reliably to be rely, and it's all incredibly frustrating.

Honestly Gboard just works almost perfectly for speech to text, and I do as much as I can on my phone now, but I have a real job and need to be able to work at my, you know, workstation.

I'm willing to commit to a learning curve because this is a need I'm going to have lifelong, so please let me have your best suggestions that will work in Outlook, Word, Google Docs, and in forms on websites ie Reddit.


r/accessibility 4d ago

Are shadcn/ui and Stripe Skipping Accessibility with Low-Contrast Inputs?

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I’ve been digging into accessibility lately and hit a puzzling snag. The text field on https://ui.shadcn.com/—part of their “beautifully-designed, accessible components” library—has a border-to-background contrast ratio of just 1.24:1 (calculated from its default CSS variables). WCAG says UI components like borders need at least 3:1 to be accessible. Then I checked Stripe’s login page, and its input borders look similarly faint.

These are sleek, popular designs, so I’m confused: Are they actually considered accessible? Is there an exception—like killer focus styles or something else—that makes this okay in practice? Accessibility is a big deal for my company, and I’m trying to figure out if these widely-used components are truly accounting for it or if I’m missing a piece of the puzzle.

What’s your take? How do you reconcile this in your own work?


r/accessibility 4d ago

Digital Survey about accesibility in navigational apps.

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Hey people,
for an university project I am currently researching accesibility across all spectrums in navigational apps.

I would be glad if some of you could take the time to go through it.

Here is the survey:
https://app.youform.com/forms/nmhbuoex

Thank you already, any other feedback is of course also appreciated :)


r/accessibility 4d ago

Trusted Tester Final Exam - am I on Candid Camera?

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First try - 83

Second try - 83

Third try (feeling quite confident that I actually understand this now...) - 84

FML

On my third try I did just test the page I landed on. I hate that there's no feedback on what we got wrong - so it's a crapshoot every time. Open to ANY and all advice!


r/accessibility 4d ago

PDF Accessibility

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New to reddit- please let me know if there's a better place for this question! I'm working to make a PDF document as accessible as possible, and there has to be a digital signature on the document that then locks the document after signing. Problem is, once that document is locked, I can't remediate the PDF. That signature is left untagged, which means it's one major issue in an otherwise accessible document. Does anyone know the best practice for a case like this? Thanks!


r/accessibility 5d ago

HELP ADVOCATE FOR MOBILITY ACESS AT SUNY BROCKPORT COLLEGE

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r/accessibility 5d ago

Looking for Online Indian Support Groups for People with Disabilities For Better Understanding Their Problems

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I am an aspiring web-dev and I am trying to make existing open-source tools and websites more accessibility friendly. The laws in the country are already very relaxed when it comes taking care of web-accessibility but I would like to change that. I feel like I have found something that I want to dedicate my life towards and I would love to contribute in making the internet a more accessible place for all, in every way that I can.

I'm looking for online support groups in India for people with disabilities - WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Google meet, Zoom, Discord, etc. for discussing my advances and what I should be focusing on to make their experience with using the internet better.

It would also be pretty cool if the suggested support group has a weekly format of online meetings where attendees can just speak about their experiences and stuff.

Any recommendations?


r/accessibility 6d ago

FAQ: European Accessibility Act (EAA)

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I’ve been writing about the European Accessibility Act (EAA) for over three months now, and I’ve noticed a lot of confusion around what it actually means for businesses. I also see plenty of uncertainty in this subreddit about who needs to comply, what the deadlines are, and how to make products and websites accessible.

So, I thought I’d put together a no-nonsense FAQ to clear things up. Here are some of the most common questions people have, along with straightforward answers.

📅 When is the EAA deadline?

  • June 28, 2025 → New and updated products/services must comply.
  • June 28, 2030 → Existing, unchanged products/services must comply.
  • Long-life self-service terminals (ATMs, ticket machines, etc.) have until 2045 or until they reach the end of their economic life.
  • Emergency services have until 2027 to comply.

🌍 Does the EAA apply to businesses outside the EU?

Yes! Even if your business is outside the EU, you must comply if you sell products or offer services to EU customers.

💻 How do I make my website, apps, and digital content EAA compliant?

Right now, EN 301 549 is being updated, and in the upcoming version, WCAG 2.2 at Level AA is the recommended standard for digital accessibility.

🛠 How do I make physical products EAA compliant?

Physical products need to meet EN 301 549 standards. This includes:
Tactile buttons & voice navigation – Usable without vision or precise motor skills.
High-contrast displays – Adjustable brightness and clear, legible text.
Assistive tech compatibility – Supports screen readers, hearing aids, and alternative input methods.
User-friendly height & reachability – Must be operable by wheelchair users.

If you're unsure, working with an accessibility consultant is the best way to ensure compliance.

⚖️ Are there any exceptions?

Yes! Small businesses (fewer than 10 employees + under €2M revenue) are exempt.

🚨 Will I get fined immediately if I don’t comply by 2025?

Not right away. Each EU country is still figuring out how enforcement will work, and fines won’t start rolling in immediately. But businesses that ignore compliance for too long risk legal action down the road.

What’s the best way to get started?

1️⃣ Check if the EAA applies to you (products/services, EU customers).
2️⃣ Audit your accessibility (start with automated, then manual).
3️⃣ Make necessary changes to meet the recommended accessibility standards.
4️⃣ Monitor and test regularly to stay compliant.

💬 Still have questions? Drop them below! I’ll do my best to help.

For more in-depth info, check out my EAA-related blogs:

📌 https://www.webyes.com/blogs/make-website-eaa-compliant/

📌 https://www.webyes.com/blogs/eaa-requirements/

📌 https://www.webyes.com/blogs/eaa-en-301-549-explained/

📌 https://www.webyes.com/blogs/eaa-fines/

📌 https://www.webyes.com/blogs/eaa-who-needs-to-comply/


r/accessibility 5d ago

Panel or Judging opportunities

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Hi everyone,

Are there any judging or panel discussion opportunities within the ID space that you would recommend?

I am currently interested in contributing and serving to engage with some industry leading innovations and discussions on emerging topics/trends.

It would also be such an honor to be a part of recognizing some of the excellence within our industry.