United in Accessibility: Building Skills. Driving Change.

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Animation's Songs in Sign Language, developed with Deaf West Theatre, reimagines musical numbers from Frozen 2, Encanto, and Moana 2 in ASL. The collaboration involved Deaf artists & cultural consultants to make it authentic

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#AccessibleMedia

In Case You Missed It: Being Heumann opens in theaters across the country on November 6, and brings Judy Heumann’s story and the fight for disability rights to the screen. 

Will you be checking out the film?

#DisabilityRights

The #IAAP #DocumentAccessibility Course helps build skills through self-paced videos developed by accessibility experts that can help you create, design, and remediate accessible documents using digital tools - informed by WCAG and PDF/UA.

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IAAP Certification Supports Lifelong Commitment to Accessibility

For Mary Elizabeth, CPACC, earning her #IAAP certification marked an important step in her accessibility journey, inspiring her to continue expanding her knowledge.

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ICYMI: ServiceNow received a Disability Smart Impact Award from the Business Disability Forum for its Voice Input for Now Assist. This AI-powered tool helps people complete complex workplace tasks using natural language.

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#InclusiveAI

Text needs to be readable wherever it appears. On solid-color backgrounds, foreground and background colors should provide sufficient contrast. 

A useful reminder: Test text against every background where it appears. #Accessibility should be tested on the full visual experience.

IAAP's webinar takes place tomorrow from 11 AM–12 PM ET, exploring how integrating accessibility earlier in the software development lifecycle can help reduce costs, improve efficiency, and create inclusive experiences.

Register now: f.mtr.cool/yz1sng9ewa
#DigitalAccessibility

ICYMI: This year's Siteimprove AI Global Digital Accessibility Award winners offer examples of how organizations are building accessibility into their digital strategies through leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and emerging AI capabilities: f.mtr.cool/sc2mfhjupx

A digital product can meet accessibility standards and still be inaccessible.

Automated testing and audits help teams identify issues, while expert reviews and testing reveal how products work in real-world use.

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#AccessibilityTesting

A retail environment can meet basic accessibility requirements and still create barriers for customers with disabilities.

@AAPD released a new set of resources to help businesses put inclusive design into practice: f.mtr.cool/50x138szn0

#InclusiveDesign #RetailAccessibility

#IAAP Certification Volunteer Opportunities: CPACC and WAS Exam Updates

Get behind-the-scenes insights into the #IAAPCertification program by becoming a volunteer for Item Review, Item Writing, and Exam Review.

The volunteer form is open through today: f.mtr.cool/t6fldb6wiv

Captions make spoken dialogue and other audio information accessible, but they don't convey important visual details.

Can people understand what’s happening without seeing your content? If not, then consider audio descriptions.

#VideoAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility

ICYMI: Learn how @Lenovo's Inclusive Product Design Office is working with teams across hardware & software to identify barriers early, improve assistive technology compatibility, and create better user experiences: f.mtr.cool/thk6wcnshi

#InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility

Happening Tomorrow: Accessibility with Drupal Starshot CMS Using AI Webinar

There's still time to join IAAP to review how Drupal Starshot’s tools and AI-driven approaches can help teams build accessibility into their content management workflows: f.mtr.cool/5e6qo5f3jy
#a11y

IAAP Certification Builds Expertise Across Accessibility Disciplines

For Alberto Perales, CPWA, earning #IAAP credentials reflects his commitment to growing his expertise and contributing to the field.

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#AccessibilityProfessionals

Continue Your Accessibility Learning Journey

IAAP courses and educational resources are now available through our new educational portal.

Members can access courses at no cost, while non-members can explore offerings for a fee.

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#IAAP

How can orgs turn accessibility requirements into better experiences?

In this interview, Monica Ackermann (of @scotiabank) shares how regulations, vendor collaboration, and user feedback help shape digital accessibility experiences.

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#a11y

Grow Your Accessibility with a Global Community

Accessibility is ever-evolving, shaped by technology, updated standards, and the experiences of people working to make the world more inclusive.

Become an #IAAP member and connect with others in the field: f.mtr.cool/wnbdsu6mzw

With emerging technologies reshaping work, it's important to consider whose needs are being represented in the design process.

Harvard Technology Review explores how co-design can lead to more inclusive, thoughtful technology: f.mtr.cool/r1zvmy86l4

#CoDesign #a11y

Keyboard accessibility is a reminder that inclusive design is about ensuring people can actually use digital experiences, regardless of how they navigate.

TetraLogical explores some misunderstandings around keyboard accessibility: f.mtr.cool/xspb0d9zyp

#DigitalAccessibility