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Shawn Lawton Henry

@shawna_slh

accessibility evangelist; author, speaker, communicator; W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Teamer; youth group leader, mentor; cook, gardener; sea kayaker

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W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) (@w3c_wai) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We updated the WCAG 3 Introduction page: w3.org/WAI/standards-… You can help address misunderstandings about the status of the in-progress WCAG 3 draft by pointing to: w3.org/WAI/standards-…

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) (@w3c_wai) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For official info on WCAG 2.2 status, dates, and more, please bookmark and share: What's New in WCAG 2.2 Working Draft - Introduction, Timeline, Comments w3.org/WAI/standards-… We update that page as soon as we have consensus. Thanks! ~Shawn #a11y #wcag

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) (@w3c_wai) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For your next remote/virtual, in-person, or hybrid -- meeting, conference, training, or presentation -- here’s updated guidance to make it inclusive to participants with disabilities & to international participants. Making Events Accessible: Checklist... w3.org/WAI/teach-advo…

Shawn Lawton Henry (@shawna_slh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I followed WeRateDogs because their ALT text is stellar. I usually get a chuckle from the main text and image, then a real laugh from the ALT. For example: x.com/dog_rates/stat… and x.com/dog_rates/stat…

Lainey Feingold (@lflegal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Big news from W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) -part of W3C (@[email protected]) I’ve relied on for decades for strong (free) digital accessibility resources. Thx Judy Brewer for decades of leadership and best of luck on what’s next. I know #WAI will continue it’s important work within #W3C w Shawn Lawton Henry and others. #a11y

Shawn Lawton Henry (@shawna_slh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#w3c_wai is working on a new series of videos, which will include demo websites, and Kevin White (who I think was responsible for Pizza-a-wai) wanted to know about this thread: x.com/_marcusherrman… 😁🍕😋

Shawn Lawton Henry (@shawna_slh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hi Sara Soueidan I sent you an e-mail with subject "Invitation to provide a video clip... [updated to add *note]". Probably you don't have time. Yet I wanted to make sure you saw the opportunity... Many thanks for your consideration!

Knowbility (@knowbility) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This Thursday at 2 PM CST, we'll hold our July edition of Be A Digital Ally #BADA! We're excited to hear from Kevin White of the W3C as he talks about the whos, whats, and whys of accessibility policy. Register on Humanitix today: events.humanitix.com/be-a-digital-a… #a11y

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) (@w3c_wai) 's Twitter Profile Photo

You’re Invited: We’re talking about organizational Accessibility Policies on Thursday 20 July at 2:00 CST, in a free online session hosted by @Knowbility. Kevin White will share guidance and resources from the #W3C #WAI. To register: events.humanitix.com/be-a-digital-a…

Luke Child (he/him) (@citesandsounds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I finished the Introduction to Web Accessibility course from edX W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) this afternoon! The course was super helpful in getting methinking about web a11y and how that relates to my own research communication both in person and online. Super fun course! #a11y

I finished the Introduction to Web Accessibility course from <a href="/edXOnline/">edX</a> <a href="/w3c_wai/">W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)</a> this afternoon! 

The course was super helpful in getting methinking about web a11y and how that relates to my own research communication both in person and online. Super fun course! 

#a11y
W3C Developers (@w3cdevs@w3c.social) (@w3cdevs) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Accessibility is an integral part of W3C Inc.'s mission and vision, and during #w3cTPAC, Shawn Lawton Henry gave an activity update for W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) in 2023 #a11y w3.org/2023/09/TPAC/a… (w/ slides and transcript) Also on #YT: youtu.be/rJy7HeRio6A

Teresa Cain (@designwithtcain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today is World Usability Day, connecting human-computer interaction #hci, the #ux community and those inspired to create inclusive designs. Celebrate by checking out great accessibility resources from orgs like UXPA International and W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). #WorldUsabilityDay #UserExperience

Today is World Usability Day, connecting human-computer interaction #hci, the #ux community and those inspired to create inclusive designs. Celebrate by checking out great accessibility resources from orgs like <a href="/UXPA_Int/">UXPA International</a> and <a href="/w3c_wai/">W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)</a>.
#WorldUsabilityDay #UserExperience
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) (@w3c_wai) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Want to help spread digital accessibility understanding in your native language? 🌍 #a11y We're seeking volunteer translators for #W3C #WAI accessibility resources. Here’s the starting place for info: w3.org/WAI/about/tran… (And you can be listed in w3.org/WAI/translatio…!)

Shawn Lawton Henry (@shawna_slh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's almost time -- Ability Summit is 7 March. It's free and online. abilitysummit.event.microsoft.com At 12:40 pm PT / 20:40 UTC, W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) is participating in Build - Empowering the Tech Community for an Accessible Future. #a11y #wcag #w3c #wai

It's almost time -- Ability Summit is 7 March. It's free and online. abilitysummit.event.microsoft.com

At 12:40 pm PT / 20:40 UTC, W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) is participating in Build - Empowering the Tech Community for an Accessible Future.

#a11y #wcag #w3c #wai
Shawn Lawton Henry (@shawna_slh) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Excited to share that #W3C #WAI has two open #a11y positions: * Accessibility Content Specialist w3.org/careers/2024-a… * Web Technical Specialist for #WCAG (based in US) w3.org/careers/2024-w… We seek diversity! Know anyone who might be interested? Apply by 2 April.