July 10, 2023 • Issue #352

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Featured: There’s no such thing as a “normal” user

"However, the truth is that “normal” doesn’t really exist when it comes to web users. The vast array of operating systems, browsers, screen resolutions, assistive technologies, and disabilities makes it impossible to conform to a single standard."

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News, resources, tools and tutorials

• The details element and in-page search (blog post - matuzo.at)
• Combat accessibility decay: How to maintain ongoing accessibility (blog post - accessarmada.com)
• The future of technology runs through accessibility. (event - meetup.com/a11ynyc)
• Legal update: June 2023 (blog post – convergeaccessibility.com)
• ARIA can hurt or help web accessibility: How to review your website’s ARIA (blog post – blog.pope.tech
• Tips and tricks for testing accessibility with assistive technologies (blog post – karlgroves.com)
• Too much JavaScript? Why the frontend needs to build better (blog post – thenewstack.io
• California AB 1757 update (blog post – convergeaccessibility.com)
• Your browser may be having a secret relationship with a screen reader (blog post – knowbility.org
• Resources for procurement of accessible digital products and VPAT (blog post – webaxe.org
• Notes on “access washing” (blog post – djno.ca)
• A Roadmap to leadership inclusion: 15 keys to unlocking a diverse and empowered workplace, part 1 (blog post – inklusiv.ca

New to A11y

Sarene Leeds lays out ways people might be talking about disability but actually being rude. The article covers many of the most common disability etiquette lessons. Bookmark it for future reference.