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Inclusion: The Missing Ingredient
In the film Ratatouille, Chef Gusteau would tell all that visited his restaurant that anyone can cook. He inspired the rat in the film, who went on to make masterpieces, and real life brand Maggi believed the same. Known for noodles, soups, and seasonings, the Swiss brand’s products are used in kitchens all over the…
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Learn and Lego
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. These are the Three R’s of Education, even though only one word actually begins with the letter R. But now Lego have stepped in to change things for the blind community and people with low vision, with the Three B’s. Braille Building Bricks. The Danish toy brand developed bricks with the help…
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Alt Text, Where You @?
Threads, Mark Zuckerberg’s newest social media platform, arrived on July 5th. Gaining 100 million users in the first five days, it quickly tried to position itself as the successor to Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter. Most things that Meta have come up with build on existing ideas, and in this case there was…
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Barbie and her journey of diversity
Ruth Handler wasn’t a homely woman, raising her babies and doing the housework. She was out co-founding a business with her husband that would later take the world by storm. That business was Mattel, started in 1945 and now an international toy enterprise. Ruth never played with dolls herself, but she knew her market. Returning…
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Webs of Representation: The Rise of Spider-Verse’s Wheelchair-Using Hero from Fan-Art to Film
Spider-Verse’s wheelchair-using hero is a remarkable character who has captured the hearts of fans worldwide. This article tells the inspiring story of how this hero evolved from fan art to becoming a symbol of inclusivity and empowerment. Join us on this incredible journey as we explore the diverse representation and the impact of Spider-Verse in…
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Make your content easier to read by using accessible typography
How you write can make your content easier or harder to read. But that’s not all that affects the readability of your content. Ensure your message is easy to access by making accessible typography choices.
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Finding the most accessible font is easier than you might think!
Finding an accessible font can seem daunting. This font was designed to be accessible. Find out how it works and where to get it here.
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Inclusive design: “With great inclusion comes great design”
Accessibility and inclusion aren’t just about physical access to buildings and facilities. Inclusive design in digital spaces is crucial too.
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Fannie Lou Hamer: Disability and Civil Rights Activist
Fannie Lou Hamer was a Black civil rights activist. At the age of 44, she found out she had the right to vote. But, in the Southern states, Jim Crow laws prevented Black people from registering to vote. Hamer went on to fight for the fundamental right of every Black person in the US to…
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A tribute to Judy Heumann (1947-2023)
We were sad to hear that Judy Heumann, a leading disability rights activist, passed away recently. When we started to campaign on digital accessibility we heard about Judy. Her determination and refusal to accept discrimination have motivated and moved us. Judy Heumann’s life and legacy Judy worked hard to make our world more inclusive. Her…