WordPress 4.2 Announcement Video Released with Subtitles for 30 Languages

WordPress 4.2 announcement video with German subtitles

I was excited to hear WordPress 4.2 “Powell” was released yesterday. You can check out the excellent post on WPTavern highlighting new features, improvements, and changes.

But what added to my excitement was learning the WordPress 4.2 announcement video was released with subtitles for 30 languages. Continue reading WordPress 4.2 Announcement Video Released with Subtitles for 30 Languages

Harvard University and M.I.T. Sued Over Failure to Caption Online Content

An advocacy group for the deaf, along with four deaf and hard of hearing individuals, filed two federal class action lawsuits today against Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT), claiming discrimination under the Americans for Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Continue reading Harvard University and M.I.T. Sued Over Failure to Caption Online Content

Takeaways from Mobile Accessibility 101

Open Table reservation form showing loss of context when entering content in the form field

At the “Mobile Accessibility 101” webinar, Deque Systems Accessibilty Evangelist Paul Adam discussed mobile assistive technology, top mobile accessibility issues, shared tips on how to avoid creating accessibility barriers, and demonstrated how to test with VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android) screen readers.

Here are some of my takeaways from the webinar. Continue reading Takeaways from Mobile Accessibility 101