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WordPress may be run by… that guy, but it still has a massive user base. They all need better accessibility documentation.
@… wants to improve it, but needs sponsors:
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Access InContext: Futuring Accessible Prototyping Tools and Methods
Patricia Piedade, Peter A Hayton, Cynthia Bennett, Anna R L Carter, Clara Crivellaro, Alan Dix, Jess McGowan, Katta Spiel, Miriam Sturdee, Garreth W. Tigwell, Hugo Nicolau
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.24057

Access InContext: Futuring Accessible Prototyping Tools and Methods
The popularity of accessibility research has grown recently, improving digital inclusion for people with disabilities. However, researchers, including those who have disabilities, have attempted to include people with disabilities in all aspects of design, and they have identified a myriad of practical accessibility barriers posed by tools and methods leveraged by human-computer interaction (HCI) researchers during prototyping. To build a more inclusive technological landscape, we must question…

Google, the Earth Fire Alliance, and Muon Space's Fire Sat aims to launch 52 satellites by 2029 to detect wildfires globally and will make the data accessible (Boone Ashworth/Wired)
https://www.wired.com/story/google-earth-fire-alliance-sp…

Google Wants to Get Better at Spotting Wildfires From Space
A partnership with the nonprofit Earth Fire Alliance and satellite manufacturer Muon Space is giving Google a better shot at tracking wildfires—and using AI to process all the data being collected.

Exploring the change in scientific readability following the release of ChatGPT
Abdulkareem Alsudais
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.21825 https://

Exploring the change in scientific readability following the release of ChatGPT
The rise and growing popularity of accessible large language models have raised questions about their impact on various aspects of life, including how scientists write and publish their research. The primary objective of this paper is to analyze a dataset consisting of all abstracts posted on arXiv.org between 2010 and June 7th, 2024, to assess the evolution of their readability and determine whether significant shifts occurred following the release of ChatGPT in November 2022. Four standard re…

If you’ve paid attention to my ramblings over the last decade-plus, then you’ve heard me to talk about selfish accessibility.
It’s nice to see others embrace it.
“Selfish reasons for building accessible UIs”
https://nolanlawson.com/2025/06/16/sel

Selfish reasons for building accessible UIs
All web developers know, at some level, that accessibility is important. But when push comes to shove, it can be hard to prioritize it above a bazillion other concerns when you’re trying to c…

On pure monomorphisms and pure epimorphisms in accessible categories
Leonid Positselski
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.13374 https://arxi…

On pure monomorphisms and pure epimorphisms in accessible categories
In all $κ$-accessible additive categories, $κ$-pure monomorphisms and $κ$-pure epimorphisms are well-behaved, as shown in our previous paper arXiv:2311.02418. This is known to be not always true in $κ$-accessible nonadditive categories. Nevertheless, mild assumptions on a $κ$-accessible category are sufficient to prove good properties of $κ$-pure monomorphisms and $κ$-pure epimorphisms. In particular, in a $κ$-accessible category with finite products, all $κ$-pure monomorphisms are $κ…

🇪🇺: #AFIR "Operators of publicly accessible recharging points shall not discriminate, through the prices charged, between end users and mobility service providers or between different mobility service providers."
🇩🇪: Hahaha, catch me if you can!

Anyone in #Chicago looking for something to do this Thursday, #MaggieSpeaks is playing a 90s set at Willis Tower on their outdoor terrace. 4:30pm, FREE!
Posting it everywhere else for the normies, figured I'd let y'all know too 😎

Willis Tower's Catalog Summer Concert Series 2025
Free live music series on select Thursdays at Willis Tower's fourth floor outdoor terrace, accessible via Catalog off the Jackson Entrance.

Distributed Computing From First Principles
Kenneth Odoh
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.12959 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.12959

Distributed Computing From First Principles
This book on Distributed Computing aims to benefit a diverse audience, ranging from aspiring engineers, and seasoned researchers, to a wide range of professionals. Driven by my passion for making the core concepts of distributed computing accessible, this work is a significant undertaking designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds to gain valuable insight. Have you ever wondered how a typical distributed system works under the hood? Are you looking for a pedagogical guide with complet…

Merry EAA Eve!
I look forward to EAA morning, when I can unwrap all those newly accessible European web sites!

Data Visualization for Improving Financial Literacy: A Systematic Review
Meng Du, Robert Amor, Kwan-Liu Ma, Burkhard C. W\"unsche
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.20901

Data Visualization for Improving Financial Literacy: A Systematic Review
Financial literacy empowers individuals to make informed and effective financial decisions, improving their overall financial well-being and security. However, for many people understanding financial concepts can be daunting and only half of US adults are considered financially literate. Data visualization simplifies these concepts, making them accessible and engaging for learners of all ages. This systematic review analyzes 37 research papers exploring the use of data visualization and visual …

"But there were technologists and open source projects in attendance. Notably, representatives from the Mastodon and Bluesky teams were at the Festival. The Newsmast Foundation was also present, incisively taking part in conversations to help newsrooms onboard themselves onto both of them. I got to hang out with them all, connecting with people I’d spoken with but never interacted with in person. Mastodon has undergone a transformation, has doubled its team, and is working on smoothing out some of its rough edges, while not letting go of its core ethos. It’s also beginning to position itself as a European alternative to American social media platforms, with a community-first values system and new services to directly help organizations join the network.
Bluesky, on the other hand, has done an able job of bringing journalists onto its existing social app, and is now hard at work explaining why its underlying protocol matters. Both want to engage with newsrooms and journalists and do the right thing by them. They each have something different to prove: Mastodon that it can be usable and accessible, and Bluesky that it can provide a return to its investors and truly decentralize while holding onto its values. I’m rooting for both of them.
These platforms’ messages dovetail with my own: news can own the platforms that support them. Lots of people at the Festival were worried about the impact of US big tech on their businesses — particularly in a world where tech moguls seem to be aligning themselves with a Presidential administration that has positioned itself as being adversarial to news, journalists, sources, and, arguably, the truth. The good news is that the technology is out there, the values-aligned technologists are out there, and there’s a strong path forward. The only thing left is to follow it."
#media #Mastodon #BlueSky #Journalism
https://werd.io/2025/notes-from-perugia-journalism-values-and-building-the-web-we

Hello, I made this #article as a accessible resource to those who might be looking for cables and don't know the standards, or even know that not all cables are the same. I hope this helps anyone
https…

Pivoting the paradigm: the role of spreadsheets in K-12 data science
Oren Tirschwell, Nicholas Jon Horton
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.03232 https://

Pivoting the paradigm: the role of spreadsheets in K-12 data science
Spreadsheet tools are widely accessible to and commonly used by K-12 students and teachers. They have an important role in data collection and organization. Beyond data organization, spreadsheets also make data visible and easy to interact with, facilitating student engagement in data exploration and analysis. Though not suitable for all circumstances, spreadsheets can and do help foster data and computing skills for K-12 students. This paper 1) reviews prior frameworks on K-12 data tools; 2) p…

Regenerating Daily Routines for Young Adults with Depression through User-Led Indoor Environment Modifications Using Local Natural Materials
Ziqun Hua, Ao Jiang, Haoling Yang, Hao Fan, Huizhong Hu, Bernard Foing
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.05729

Regenerating Daily Routines for Young Adults with Depression through User-Led Indoor Environment Modifications Using Local Natural Materials
Young adults with depression often experience prolonged indoor stays, limiting their access to natural environments and exacerbating mental health challenges. While nature therapy is recognized for its psychological benefits, existing interventions frequently require outdoor engagement, which may not be accessible for all individuals. This study explores the potential of user-led indoor modifications using local natural materials as a mental health intervention. A qualitative approach wasemploy…