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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.

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The WebAIM Million 2026 Report found that 96% of detected #accessibility errors still fall into just 6 categories, such as low-contrast text, missing alt text, and unlabeled form inputs. These basics matter. Fixing them helps millions. Full findings: https://t.co/nj4SwtfOQI

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Building effective #accessibility skills takes more than a single workshop. Our latest article shares practical steps for creating training programs that are sustainable, role‑specific, and action‑focused. Read more: https://t.co/tf5A6rvvRf #a11y

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Screen readers and keyboard users follow DOM order, not visual layout. If CSS Grid/Flexbox reorders content visually, make sure the HTML order still makes sense. Learn more about keyboard #accessibility: https://t.co/Idn2vHnOjq

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Accessibility keeps evolving—and so does the work required to support it. Our post, “A New Path for Digital Accessibility?,” reflects on 25 years of progress and the practical steps that still matter most. A thoughtful look at where the field is headed: https://t.co/ULUt7bEg5K

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Want to build more accessible websites and digital content? Our virtual #accessibility training (June 17–18, 2026) covers practical skills like spotting accessibility issues and applying WCAG in real‑world work. Group discounts available. https://t.co/no5QUUafzV #WebDev #a11y

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#Accessibility testing works best when it’s ongoing and shared across teams, not saved for the end. This article from @TetraLogical explains why automated tools aren’t enough and why combining them with manual testing leads to better outcomes. https://t.co/lzhJRrsSf0 #a11y

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Auto‑dismiss messages, session timeouts, and rotating content can create #accessibility barriers—even without animation. Many users need more time to read or respond. Provide ways to pause, extend, or control time‑based changes. Learn more: https://t.co/gLKa6OJ3l3 #a11y

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Audio description (AD) helps make video accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. This article from @3playmedia explains how to add AD to @YouTube videos using multi‑audio tracks, so viewers can toggle descriptions on or off as needed. https://t.co/ppLn5ERnXR #a11y

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Have #accessibility questions? Ask AIMee. WebAIM’s new AI-powered chatbot provides quick guidance on #WCAG, accessibility concepts, testing ideas, and more, designed to be accessible and used responsibly. Learn more: https://t.co/yyCRSGNdzg #a11y

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The Call for Proposals is open for Accessing Higher Ground 2026 (Nov 16–20, Denver). Sessions cover accessible media, web, AI, universal design, policy, and more. Deadline April 29. Learn more: https://t.co/2A068FEMpi

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New WebAIM Million Report: https://t.co/iP1P0zgZdx

#A11y errors & #WCAG failures are up as pages grow in size/complexity, driven by increased use of ARIA, reliance on 3rd-party frameworks/libraries, and "vibe coding." Way forward: simpler systems, strong fundamentals.

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The results of WebAIM and @gaadfdn’s Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey 2 are now available, offering insight into compensation, roles, experience, and workplace trends across the #accessibility field. Explore the full results: https://t.co/1vVCvsL5iL

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CAPTCHAs and other authentication methods can create #accessibility barriers. This @smashingmag article explains how common human verification techniques exclude people with disabilities—and why balancing security with inclusive design matters. https://t.co/nT6dDCiWwx

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Hidden CSS content (like opacity: 0 or off‑screen positioning) can still be read by screen readers. This may help with labels, but can also cause duplicate or outdated content to be announced. Always test what assistive tech reads, not just what’s visible. https://t.co/lib1xfGT02

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Animated elements excel at capturing and directing user attention. They also excel at distracting and frustrating users when used incorrectly. Learn the most accessible ways to implement animated elements and when you shouldn’t use them at all: https://t.co/FcqDLO2Bct #a11y

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Sometimes HTML alone is not enough to convey meaning to an assistive technology user. That’s where ARIA steps in. But #ARIA should be used with precision, not as a blanket fix for everything. Read more in this article from Dennis Deacon: https://t.co/BPBADTkW2Z #WebDevelopment

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#Accessibility testing works best when automation and manual review go hand in hand.

Our partners at @PopeTech share how to use WAVE to find accessibility issues, understand page structure, and build a more sustainable testing process.

Read more: https://t.co/8MShuLs4Xq

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CSS includes the prefers-reduced-motion media query, which honors a user’s system setting to limit #animation. It lets us reduce or eliminate motion without affecting others, and improves #accessibility for people who find movement distracting. Learn more: https://t.co/FcqDLO3921

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We're hiring!

The National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI) & WebAIM are hiring a Technical Assistance Specialist to provide digital #accessibility support for both projects, as assigned.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/gZTaJm0FmV

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“Accessibility gains often come from fixing ordinary UX friction points that already frustrate people who don’t have disabilities (yet).”

Need some examples? There are some great ones in this Access*Ability blog post: https://t.co/ZOBgc4jcl3