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WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey #11 results are now available. For more than a decade, WebAIM’s Screen Reader User Survey has helped the accessibility community better understand how people who use screen readers experience the web, what technologies they use, and where accessibility barriers remain. The latest survey provides a new look at screen reader use, preferences, and online experiences, while also providing an opportunity to view changes over time. Explore the data and find out what the latest survey tells us about the state of web accessibility: https://lnkd.in/gwxE6ad3 We’ll be sharing some of the findings from Survey #11 in the coming weeks. What stands out to you?

Whether your organization is large or small, accounting for accessibility in third party technology decisions is essential. With upcoming deadlines under Title II of the ADA and Section 504, the time to build accessible purchasing processes is now. Join us on October 22 from 12–4 pm ET for WebAIM's Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use virtual workshop. This interactive session provides practical tools and processes to help you evaluate third party tools, leverage VPAT/ACRs, and vet both products and vendors effectively. This training is designed for anyone involved in acquiring or choosing technology tools, including procurement officers, IT leads, and more. Seats are limited to ensure personalized attention and active participation. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/gzYShY-U

We're thrilled to have some of our team going to this fantastic event this year! Look for Rob Carr, George Joeckel, and Lyssa Prince, MLIS among the other amazing humans who are sure to be there.

Relying only on placeholder text for form labels creates barriers. It disappears as users type and may not be reliably announced by screen readers. Persistent, programmatically associated labels (<label> elements) ensure users can always understand the purpose of each field. This is a fundamental step in creating accessible, usable forms for everyone. Learn more about accessible form design: https://lnkd.in/dg5Qftac

AI isn’t a shortcut to accessibility—it depends on it. As this piece from Anna Cook, M.S. highlights, #AI doesn’t fix broken systems; it inherits and scales them. Without strong, accessible foundations, the same barriers persist. They’re just faster and at greater scale. #Accessibility isn’t something to layer on after the fact; it’s what enables systems (and the technologies built on them) to work for everyone. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gr8kKrwQ

What an outstanding two days of learning, and all of you made it possible! Thank you to our incredible presenters for sharing your knowledge, your thoughts, and your invaluable expertise. Thank you to our enthusiastic participants for engaging, sharing, and asking thought-provoking questions. And finally, thank you to our partner, Pope Tech, for being such generous collaborators. Captioned recordings of all sessions will be available in the coming months.

That's a wrap for Day One of the 2026 Web Accessibility in Mind Conference! Thank you to our amazing presenters, participants, and our incredible partner, Pope Tech. It's not too late to join us tomorrow for Day Two (Wednesday, September 16) starting at 12:15 pm ET / 9:15 am PT: https://lnkd.in/gvHdY7-Y #WebAIM26 #WebAIMConf26 #WebAIMConf

Accessibility champions can help turn good intentions into meaningful change. At the Web Accessibility In Mind Conference, Kai Wong and Asha Sachdeva of Teladoc Health will share technical and non-technical strategies for championing #accessibility within your team or organization. From building relationships and teaching others to applying practical accessibility strategies, they will explore ways people at different levels and in different roles can contribute to accessibility and help move it forward. Whether accessibility is part of your job or something you’re working to bring into your organization, this session offers practical ideas for becoming a stronger advocate and creating lasting change. Join us starting Tuesday, September 15, at 12:15 pm ET: https://lnkd.in/gAwCZmEq

What if the best way to use AI for accessibility isn’t to ask it to do everything? At the Web Accessibility In Mind Conference, Kelsey Ruger of Hello Alice will share a practical approach to using AI as part of your accessibility practice, without handing over the judgment that #accessibility requires: a reusable system of trusted context, tools, policies, quality checks, and feedback loops that can support recurring work such as audit triage, design handoffs, remediation guidance, alt-text review, and release readiness. The goal isn’t to let AI declare something accessible. It’s to build a more consistent workflow while keeping human expertise and accountability firmly in control. Join us September 15–16 to learn how to make #AI a more useful part of your accessibility practice. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gAwCZmEq

How is the digital accessibility policy landscape changing for K-12 education? At the Web Accessibility In Mind Conference, Cynthia Curry of the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI) will explore The Emerging K-12 Digital Accessibility Policy Landscape and the developments shaping how schools approach digital accessibility. The session will look at the broader policy landscape and what these changes mean for educators and educational leaders working to make digital content, tools, and learning experiences more accessible. Join us at the Web Accessibility In Mind Conference, September 15–16: https://lnkd.in/gAwCZmEq