Jennison Asuncion

Because shipping accessible code should be part of what you do naturally if you care about your craft as a front-end engineering pro #webdev #webdeveloper #appdev #iosdev #androiddev

Know of #tech or a digital product, released since 2023, where #a11y was a core requirement throughout its #design and development? nominations for the 3rd Gaady Awards close June 30. Submission criteria and the application are at gaad.foundation/what-we-do/gaa… #ux #gaming #webdev

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD)! As we celebrate, we recognize the creators and developers doing the hard work of digital accessibility every day. To help accelerate your efforts, we just announced the axe MCP server. Learn more: deque.com/blog/one-click…

Hey @JoeDevon, Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD @gbla11yday

Is your job focused on making #tech or digital products accessible and usable to people w disabilities? We are partnering w/ @WebAIM to collect and share anonymized salary and other data w/ the 1st annual Global Digital #A11y Salary Survey (GDASS). gaad.foundation/what-we-do/gda… #ux

Seeing AI can now describe videos! Share short MP4 files, and hear descriptions of each scene. Early testers told us how it provided greater inclusion in group chats, reliving family memories, and understanding notifications from a doorbell camera. seeingai.com

I'm more than eager to be back in London at TechShare Pro 2024 speaking on 'How Does Change Happen?' Who else will be there? If you haven't yet registered, use the promo code JoinMeTSP25 for a 25% discount. techsharepro.performedia.com/registration/ #TechSharePro24 CC: @AbilityNet

It's official! Thanks to your support, we are going to the 2025 #SXSW Conference, sharing insights from the first Global Digital #Accessibility Salary Survey #GDASS. The foundation's @Jennison will be joined by our partner, @WebAIM's @Jared_W_smith. gaad.foundation/what-we-do/gda… #a11y

AI doesn't have enough authentic disability data, and what there is, is often mislabeled. Proud to announce new chapter in our partnership with @BeMyEyes, to train AI to be more inclusive for blind and low vision communities. More 👇 aka.ms/AAsx8lv

📢 The full lineup for GAconf USA has now been revealed, including several previously unannounced sessions! gaconf.com/schedule/ 28th-29th Oct, hybrid online & Redmond. Tickets on sale now, registration & info at GAconf.com #gamedev #indiedev #accessibility

Your Complete Guide to Web Accessibility Audits! Discover the essential steps, tools, and best practices to effectively audit your website for Web Accessibility compliance. digitala11y.com/a-definitive-g… #A11Y #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility

New from me: The Humane AI Pin’s latest software update, out this week, sends a stark reminder that accessibility isn’t top of mind of neither Humane or the technology media alike. forbes.com/sites/stevenaq…

Proud that @TraveleyesLtd is featured in @guardian! Our mission to make travel accessible and enriching for both visually impaired and sighted travellers continues to grow. @CButterwick's beautiful account of her Austrian adventure captures the essence of what we do - creating connections, breaking barriers, and opening up the world of travel to everyone. From swimming in Alpine lakes to exploring Innsbruck's Golden Roof, it's heartwarming to see how our unique pairing system enhances the experience for all. Thank you to our amazing VI and sighted travellers who make each trip special. And a big thanks to #TheGuardian for shining a light on inclusive travel. Remember, at #Traveleyes, we don't just see the world - we experience it in all its rich, sensory glory. Read the full article here: theguardian.com/travel/2024/oc… #InclusiveTravel #Traveleyes #VisuallyImpairedTravel #ExperienceTheWorld

October is #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth! Did you know Google has features that can help with reading and writing? Here are a couple tools that might be helpful: - Read Aloud on Chromebooks: Have webpages read aloud to you, and customize the reading experience with options for speed, voice, highlighting and more. support.google.com/chromebook/ans… - Voice typing: Write with your voice in Google Docs and other apps. support.google.com/docs/answer/44…

We’re thrilled to welcome Mark Zablan as Level Access’s new CEO! Zablan joins us with a wealth of experience scaling digital experience software companies and a deep passion for mission-driven work. Learn more in our press release: hubs.la/Q02SwTVR0

Feeling incredibly honored

US residents with disabilities: Join an upcoming Google research study! Are you living with low vision, blindness, or upper motor disabilities? Google invites you to participate in the "Google Ads PMax Research Study". Study name: Google Ads PMax Research Study Length of Study: 60 minutes Study dates: September 16th and 20th. Details: - Testers must have experience using/creating Google Ads campaigns. - If you are selected to participate you will be asked to join the session via the platform UserTesting. - You will be required to have the Chrome app downloaded on your laptop/PC device. - You will be asked to log into your Google Ads account. Incentive: $100 USD Location: Remote (USA only) Link for participating: docs.google.com/forms/d/19sOiH…

Call for Pre-Conference Workshop Proposals for the 2025 CSUN #AssistiveTechnology Conference is NOW OPEN and closes on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Learn more and submit now at: csun.at/C4PCW #CSUNATC25 #a11y #Accessibility #AssistiveTech

Key to our mission is engaging the mainstream tech industry on digital #a11y topics. Please help us do that by voting for our and our partner @WebAIM’s #SouthBySouthwest presentation: "Insights From the First Digital Accessibility Salary Survey" panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/153908 #SXSW

Assessing components and patterns for WCAG 2.2 medium.com/design-ibm/ass…

Announcement: Episode 2 of the @A11yGenAI podcast is out now! My CoHost, Eamon McErlean and I are proud to welcome #GAAD co-founder, @Jennison to the pod. Enjoy! youtu.be/X4QsrxskWHU?si… #a11y