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!a11y@programming.dev is a community for discussing digital accessibility, sharing techniques and best practices, and talking about accessibility experiences; both good and bad.

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What is Digital Accessibility?

Digital accessibility is the practice of removing barriers that prevent interaction with, or access to, digital systems by people with disabilities. This involves designing and developing websites, mobile applications, software, hardware, and other digital platforms in a way that they can be used by individuals with a range of abilities, including those with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.

Digital accessibility not only benefits those with disabilities but also enhances the overall user experience, making digital content more usable and understandable for all. In many jurisdictions, it's a legal requirement under disability discrimination laws.

How does one improve digital accessibility in their products?

Key components of digital accessibility include accessible website design, multimedia with features like captions or transcripts, properly formatted digital documents, and accessible software and apps. It also extends to hardware design.

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[–] MantisToboggon@lazysoci.al 1 points 1 week ago

doing God's work, making things better for the average masturtbati.

I can't read the description, but it looks like it's a full keyboard slightly curved. I'm used to seeing one handed keyboards be chording or have multiple layers, though that's for English input, like the Frogpad or twiddler. I'm not familiar with Chinese input and what it needs to have a functional set of keys.

[–] TomasEkeli@programming.dev 1 points 1 week ago

According to automatic translation this is a project to create a left-hand-only keyboard and trackball to help a woman who lost her right hand in an accident.

No idea if it works, but it looks very cool.