Did you miss the fantastic @ffconf in Brighton last November? Never fear, the full roster of talks has been uploaded to YouTube for everyone to enjoy.
Check out @tink talk on AI and Accessibility: the Good, the Bad, and the Bollocks, along with all the other speakers of the day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij-GLix2QUQ
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There are four founding principles of TetraLogical:
Inclusive
Sustainable
Ethical
Original
This is at the heart of everything we do for our customers and how we invest in ourselves. Our Code of Ethics page details our commitments and how we meet them:
https://tetralogical.com/code-of-ethics/
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The Government Digital Service (GDS) audited the Met Office app.
They referenced @graeme's blog post about Android roles and Talkback in some of their source material for improving accessibility issues on the app.
https://tetralogical.com/blog/2022/07/07/android-accessibility-roles-and-talkback/
https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2025/01/14/accessibility-audit-of-the-met-office-app-outcomes-and-learnings/
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TetraLogical was founded 6 years ago by @tink to focus on people and making sustainable change rather than just conformance.
In that time, we've achieved a lot, worked with companies across the globe and have grown the team into a 14-strong band of absolute experts in their specialities.
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Over the years we've made 42 donations to 26 different charities.
This year we are donating to:
Alzheimer’s society
Stepping Stones
Save the Children
The Meeting Room
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
RISE
Samaritans
Kyra Women’s Project
Guide Dogs
Trussell Trust Winter Appeal
Refugee Action
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A core principle of TetraLogical is to be ethical. We like giving back.
One of our favourite traditions is for every member of the team to nominate a charity that receives a donation from TetraLogical.
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The “ARIA in HTML” specification, newly released by the @w3c provides clear guidelines for using ARIA attributes with HTML elements.
It ensures developers enhance accessibility while preserving native HTML semantics, avoiding misuse that could hinder people using assistive technologies.
https://www.w3.org/TR/html-aria/
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Here at TetraLogical we put people first. One of our founding principles is ensuring everything we do is ethical. We make decisions for the good of our customers and their customers, our team, and for the world at large.
The @w3c has just released their Ethical Web Principles in the belief that the web should empower an equitable, informed, and interconnected society.
Read them in full: https://www.w3.org/TR/2024/STMT-ethical-web-principles-20241212/
[#]SustainableAccessibility #A11y
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As part of HTMHell's festive web-themed advent calendar, @tink's thought-provoking article explores the risks of relying solely on AI-generated code for accessible web development.
This is a reminder that while AI tools can be helpful, they’re no substitute for expertise and critical thinking.
https://htmhell.dev/adventcalendar/2024/7/
[#]Accessibility #SustainableAccessibility #AccessibilityAI
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@JoeLamyman is our resident expert in designing accessibility experiences for Extended Reality (XR).
Those following our blog posts may have already read his Introduction to XR Accessibility and separate articles focused on designing experiences for those with seeing, hearing, and thinking disabilities.
Today, he has a brand new post delving into how to design an experience for people with moving disabilities.
Read this and find the full series at: https://tetralogical.com/blog/2024/12/09/xr-accessibility-for-people-with-moving-disabilities/
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Your afternoon entertainment has arrived!
Join @brucelawson as he interviews @tink as part of the "For a better web" podcast series. This collection of interviews focuses on people from different communities and industries all fighting for a better web.
https://vivaldi.com/blog/better-web/4-leonie-watson-for-a-better-web/
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This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re excited to launch Accessibility Unlocked - a free six-day newsletter series designed to help you jumpstart your accessibility efforts.
This series provides valuable resources, practical tips, and guidance to help you build an effective accessibility roadmap
Sign up here: https://tetralogical.com/newsletters/accessibility-unlocked/
[#]AccessibilityUnlocked
[#]IDPD
[#]InclusionMatters
[#]SustainableAccessibility
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TetraLogical's Henny Swan is also featured in the ‘Design For All’ series; a collection of posts discussing how to create a more inclusive and accessible design experience.
Find out more about her journey into accessibility, the importance of designing for diverse needs, and practical tips for designers aiming to create more accessible experiences.
https://www.adlib-recruitment.co.uk/design-for-all-feat-henny-swan
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These resources enhance accessibility efforts in design, providing insights and practical guidance for professionals seeking to create more inclusive user experiences.
Find the full list at: https://www.adlib-recruitment.co.uk/accessible-design-resources
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Looking to expand your accessibility knowledge and tools?
Chris Nasrawi at ADLIB Recruitment has curated a comprehensive list of tools, guides, articles, books, blogs, and videos tailored for accessibility and inclusion specialists at every level.
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Meet Andre Louis, a music producer and blind screen reader user who can be found playing jazz clubs in London, streaming his performance using Meta Glasses.
In our latest post in our series on disabled people’s experiences browsing the web, Andre tells us about his love of consistent design and dislike of accessibility overlays.
Read Andre’s story: https://tetralogical.com/blog/2024/11/26/meet-andre-a-music-producer-and-blind-screen-reader-user/
Photo: Jonathan Bowcott
[#]Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #ScreenReaders #WebAccessibility #SustainableAccessibility
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What are the different types of disability? Do you know the difference between a situational and a temporary disability?
Most people recognise certain disabilities but don't realise that not all disabilities are constant or permanent.
Accessibility Specialist Demelza Feltham explores different types, how they might affect people, and gives a huge range of examples that almost everyone can relate to.
https://tetralogical.com/blog/2024/11/18/foundations-types-of-disability/
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We're also delighted that Andy Bell, founder of Set.Studio will be speaking about how to produce more resilient codebases by improving your planning and core skills.
Andy worked with us to redesign the tetralogical.com website which was a fantastic chance to design an appealing, creative site that always had accessibility and the user experience at the forefront.
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It's T minus 8 days until #ffconf!
There are a host of talks covering everything from building a better web, growing a global community, and avoiding burnout.
Our very own @tink will be talking about AI and Accessibility, covering the good, the bad and the bollocks.
TetraLogical is proud to sponsor the event, and a significant number of our team will be in attendance on the day so please do come and say hello!
Find the full schedule and all information at: https://2024.ffconf.org/
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TetraLogical is proud to sponsor captions at @ffconf on Friday 8 November, 2024.
Created by Remy Sharp and Julie Sharp, ffconf is a full day of eight carefully curated sessions for an audience that cares about the future of the web, and those who want their ideas challenged.
Not only that, it's in Brighton where our own @iheni lives if you fancy joining her for a dip (no, we wouldn't either).
https://2024.ffconf.org/
[#]Accessibility #AccessibilityConference #InclusiveDesign
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