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Andrew Arch

@amja

Currently working with @Intopia to improve Accessibility and Inclusivity in the digital world; views are my own.

 Melbourne, Australia
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Joined April 2008
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Intopia@Intopia11 Apr 2023
Today is the last day to vote for sessions for SXSW Sydney this October! Want accessibility to be featured as part of the program? Then vote for us! We have 4 sessions on the list, just search for accessibility. Vote: sessionselect.sxswsydney.com… #SXSWSydney2023 #a11y #accessibility
How to vote for Intopia - click the voting link in the post and use the search to find our sessions!

ALT How to vote for Intopia - click the voting link in the post and use the search to find our sessions!

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Intopia@Intopia13 Mar 2023
Join our own @WellingtonOwl in a webinar hosted by @SquizGlobal this Tuesday at 10am GMT (9pm AEDT) on web accessibility, why it matters, and the benefits it has for companies. Register now: insights.squiz.net/accessibi… #a11y #accessibility #webinar
Squiz webinar. Fighting accessibility atrophy. How to maintain and improve accessibility on large, service-oriented websites. 14th March 2023, 10am GMT. Featuring 4 panellists who are listed on the event website.

ALT Squiz webinar. Fighting accessibility atrophy. How to maintain and improve accessibility on large, service-oriented websites. 14th March 2023, 10am GMT. Featuring 4 panellists who are listed on the event website.

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Intopia@Intopia23 Feb 2023
We've just announced the dates for online training for the rest of 2023! Are you an individual or part of a small team that's keen to level up on digital accessibility? Check out all of the courses we're offering this year: intopia.digital/articles/int… #a11y #accessibility #training
Level up your accessibility skills with Intopia. At the bottom of the image is a decorative button that has the label 'start now'.

ALT Level up your accessibility skills with Intopia. At the bottom of the image is a decorative button that has the label 'start now'.

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Intopia@Intopia15 Feb 2023
UX New Zealand is now under way, and we’re there! If you’re interested in finding out more about accessibility, have a chat with our Director of Accessibility Services @sarahtp over the next 2 days. Be sure to say hello! #UXNZ2023
UX New Zealand (@UXNewZealand) profile pictureUX New Zealand@UXNewZealand14 Feb 2023
#UXNZ2023 conference kicks off today with over 25 speakers from across the globe giving talks on #neurodiversity, #accessibility, #uxdesign, #informationarchitecture and more! Check out the full schedule here bit.ly/3WultC4
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ADCET@adcet_edu_au8 Feb 2023
Register now for ADCET's webinar on disability discrimination in the tertiary sector! Thu 2 Mar 1-2pm AEDT: ow.ly/BA0350MMGo0 #Webinar #DisabilityDiscrimination #TertiarySector #DDA #DSE #ReasonableAdjustment #Inclusion #Accessibility
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Focus Appearance (new SC in WCAG 2.2) is causing some folks some confusion, I've tried to put down my thoughts on why it is how it is, and testing methods: alastairc.uk/2023/02/focus-a… (Captions for the video to follow, but the entire article is a text version of the video.)
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Intopia@Intopia1 Feb 2023
Our next webinar is in 1 week! Join us next Thursday at 1pm AEDT when @ClaireLWebber presents on annotating designs for accessibility. It's free to attend, and you don't need to register. All the details you need are on our website: intopia.digital/articles/int… #a11y #webinar #figma
Intopia webinar. Annotating designs for accessibility. Presented by Claire Webber, Digital Accessibility Consultant. Thursday 9th February, 1pm AEDT.

ALT Intopia webinar. Annotating designs for accessibility. Presented by Claire Webber, Digital Accessibility Consultant. Thursday 9th February, 1pm AEDT.

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Intopia@Intopia27 Jan 2023
Do you know how to be a digital accessibility detective? Director and Intopia co-founder @sarahtp will be presenting at Ministry of Testing Auckland's first meetup of the year, Thursday 3 Feb at 5.30pm NZDT. Full details: meetup.com/ministry-of-testi… #a11y #accessibility
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Intopia@Intopia18 Jan 2023
Paid user research opportunity! Live in the US or Canada, are familiar with CRMs & have a dexterity-related disability? We're looking for people to join us in paid user research sessions over the next 2 weeks. Interested? Find out more: bit.ly/3P12VXt #a11y #UserResearch
Do you live in Canada or the US? Do you have experience using a CRM? Do you have a dexterity-related disability? Want to get paid to share your opinion?

ALT Do you live in Canada or the US? Do you have experience using a CRM? Do you have a dexterity-related disability? Want to get paid to share your opinion?

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Intopia@Intopia9 Jan 2023
Our first webinar for 2023 will be presented by @ClaireLWebber on annotating designs for accessibility. Join us on 9 February at 1pm AEDT (GMT+11). It's free to attend, and registration isn't required. Details: intopia.digital/articles/int… #a11y #design #figma #accessibility
Intopia webinar. Annotating Designs for Accessibility. Tuesday 9th February, 1pm AEDT. Presented by Claire Webber, Digital Accessibility Consultant

ALT Intopia webinar. Annotating Designs for Accessibility. Tuesday 9th February, 1pm AEDT. Presented by Claire Webber, Digital Accessibility Consultant

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“Conformance” is not the same as “compliance” in digital accessibility (and proper engineering). • You _conform_ to WCAG. • You _comply_ with Section 508 or (insert local law here). Section508·gov tries to disambiguate: section508.gov/blog/Complian…
Compliance or Conformance?

Compliance or Conformance?

You've likely heard the terms "compliance" and "conformance" when people talk about IT accessibility. What's the difference?

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I wrote up current support for the `<dl>` element in browser / screen reader pairings (announcement, navigation, ARIA): adrianroselli.com/2022/12/br… I look forward to referencing this often in project work. Also, my “brief notes” are getting less brief.
Brief Note on Description List Support

Brief Note on Description List Support

3 January 2025: This post is out of date. Read my post Updated Brief Note on Description List Support for the most recent results of testing. TL;DR: Description list support is generally good (with...

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With WCAG SC 4.1.1 Parsing maybe going away in WCAG 2.2, I wrote how I think other SCs will (already) cover for the narrow 4.1.1 bits: “The 411 on 4.1.1” adrianroselli.com/2022/12/th… This is *not* my opinion on the current wording nor argument for removal. #a11y
The 411 on 4.1.1

The 411 on 4.1.1

There is a non-zero chance that WCAG Success Criterion 4.1.1 Parsing will go away in WCAG 2.2. This isn’t a problem for users, regardless of the problems it may pose for the WCAG process, ACT rules,...

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Intopia@Intopia15 Nov 2022
Paid user research opportunity. Do you live in NSW, own your own business, have a visible or invisible disability, or are from a culturally diverse community? If you do and are interested in being part of user feedback sessions, visit connect.intopia.digital/oppo…
Do you own your own business? Do you have a visible or invisible disability? Or, are you from a culturally diverse community? Want to get paid to share your opinion? Visit connect.intopia.digital/opportunities.

ALT Do you own your own business? Do you have a visible or invisible disability? Or, are you from a culturally diverse community? Want to get paid to share your opinion? Visit connect.intopia.digital/opportunities.

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Intopia@Intopia28 Sep 2022
Paid user research opportunity! Do you have Dyslexia, and use video transcripts? We’re looking for people to take part in user feedback sessions from mid-October. You can based anywhere in Australia. If you’re interested, please contact us: connect.intopia.digital/cont… #a11y

Contact us - Intopia Connect

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Intopia@Intopia7 Sep 2022
WCAG 2.2 has hit the candidate recommendation stage, but what does that actually mean? And when do you need to start thinking about it with your day to day work? We've put together an article with the information you need to know intopia.digital/articles/wca… #a11y #accessibility #wcag

WCAG 2.2 hits Candidate Recommendation – but what does it mean? - Intopia

Update 10 May 2023: Following the recent consultation period, the Candidate Recommendation step is happening a second time (another version of the proposed guidelines has been published). Changes...

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Intopia@Intopia31 Aug 2022
Our first ever public training courses focusing on testers and content creators kick off next week. This is your last chance to register! Over 3 sessions and delivered online, find out what you need to know when it comes to accessibility. Details: intopia.digital/services/acc… #a11y
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Intopia@Intopia30 Aug 2022
One of our paid user opportunities is coming up in September- October. If you have a disability, are aged between 25-65 and have recently re-financed your home loan, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our Intopia Connect page to register: connect.intopia.digital/oppo… #a11y
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Intopia@Intopia24 Aug 2022
Our next webinar is on Thursday 8 September at 1pm AEST, talking all things intersectionality, accessibility and how to make your work truly inclusive for all. It's free to attend, and you don't need to register. Details are on our website: intopia.digital/articles/int… #a11y
Intopia webinar. Intersectionality, accessibility and inclusion. Presented by Tess Hutley, Junior Digital Accessibility Consultant. Thursday 8th September, 1pm AEST.

ALT Intopia webinar. Intersectionality, accessibility and inclusion. Presented by Tess Hutley, Junior Digital Accessibility Consultant. Thursday 8th September, 1pm AEST.

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16,242 people reported using Auslan at home in the 2021 Census. Ahead of the 2021 Census, 66 Auslan videos were available on our website providing information on each question and how to complete the form. Explore 2021 Census data at nuvi.me/5fudq1 #2021CensusDataAU
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