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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: webaim.org/blog/a-new-pat…

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. webaim.org/training/virtu… #WebDev #a11y

#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. tetralogical.com/blog/2026/01/0… #a11y

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: webaim.org/articles/cogni… #a11y

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. 3playmedia.com/blog/how-to-ad… #a11y

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: webaim.org/blog/ask-aimee/ #a11y

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: accessinghigherground.org

New WebAIM Million Report: webaim.org/projects/milli… #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.

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: webaim.org/projects/salar…

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. smashingmagazine.com/2025/11/access…

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. webaim.org/techniques/css…

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: webaim.org/techniques/car… #a11y

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: dennisdeacon.com/web/accessibil… #WebDevelopment

#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: blog.pope.tech/2022/12/02/wav…

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: webaim.org/techniques/car…

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: careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9912/tech…

“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: buttondown.com/access-ability…

Accessibility tends to evolve quietly rather than dramatically. Find out what our web #accessibility experts predict will be the biggest shifts in web accessibility in 2026, and let us know your own predictions in the comments: webaim.org/blog/2026-pred… #a11y #WebDevelopment

Join our accessibility experts for two days of virtual web accessibility #training this February. This training will provide the resources and information you need to empower your organization to meet all your future #accessibility needs: webaim.org/training/virtu… #a11y #WebDev

Using simple, familiar fonts, adequately sized text, and generous line spacing can make a huge difference for users with #dyslexia. Learn more about design considerations for those with cognitive or learning disabilities: webaim.org/articles/cogni… #accessibility #a11y