Eric Eggert
@yatil.social
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Covid Competent Accessibility Advocado
http://yatil.net
Outline Consulting · Axess Lab
formerly: Knowbility, W3C/WAI
Views are my own.
Ⓥ he/him/his […]
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://yatil.social/@yatil, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
Internal accessibility advocates tell me all the time that they have more opportunities and a stronger voice to implement sustainable accessibility in their companies because the EAA exists and there is outside pressure. They are happy that these incentives exist.
And yet people say these […]
And yet people say these […]
Original post on yatil.social
yatil.social
January 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Internal accessibility advocates tell me all the time that they have more opportunities and a stronger voice to implement sustainable accessibility in their companies because the EAA exists and there is outside pressure. They are happy that these incentives exist.
And yet people say these […]
And yet people say these […]
“We should not publicly shame companies for being inaccessible because that only produces fear-induced compliance instead of sustainable compliance.”
*Eric turns chair and then baseball cap around.*
Better fear-induced compliance than no compliance at all.
*Eric turns chair and then baseball cap around.*
Better fear-induced compliance than no compliance at all.
January 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM
“We should not publicly shame companies for being inaccessible because that only produces fear-induced compliance instead of sustainable compliance.”
*Eric turns chair and then baseball cap around.*
Better fear-induced compliance than no compliance at all.
*Eric turns chair and then baseball cap around.*
Better fear-induced compliance than no compliance at all.
Very weird to be asked if I am a human when visiting w3.org from my eInk tablet. This should not be the wording used.
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Very weird to be asked if I am a human when visiting w3.org from my eInk tablet. This should not be the wording used.
For a bad joke I looked at the accessiBe website and they now have three skip links, then focus their accessibility widget, but without any visible focus, and then the same three skip links.
This AI stuff, I tell you, it will go a long way adding multiple sets of skip links to everything!
This AI stuff, I tell you, it will go a long way adding multiple sets of skip links to everything!
January 8, 2026 at 1:07 PM
For a bad joke I looked at the accessiBe website and they now have three skip links, then focus their accessibility widget, but without any visible focus, and then the same three skip links.
This AI stuff, I tell you, it will go a long way adding multiple sets of skip links to everything!
This AI stuff, I tell you, it will go a long way adding multiple sets of skip links to everything!
If an HTML element is “static” or not is completely irrelevant for naming it with ARIA. The question is if the ARIA role can be named by the author. And it has nothing to do with HTML, apart from the implicit mapping to accessible roles.
January 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM
If an HTML element is “static” or not is completely irrelevant for naming it with ARIA. The question is if the ARIA role can be named by the author. And it has nothing to do with HTML, apart from the implicit mapping to accessible roles.
RE: https://social.lol/@robb/115858671446286815
I wonder if I should put all my new blog posts behind authentication. Just an anonymous passkey, to lock out LLMs.
I’m so fed up about LLMs monopolizing other people’s content.
I wonder if I should put all my new blog posts behind authentication. Just an anonymous passkey, to lock out LLMs.
I’m so fed up about LLMs monopolizing other people’s content.
social.lol
January 8, 2026 at 9:25 AM
RE: https://social.lol/@robb/115858671446286815
I wonder if I should put all my new blog posts behind authentication. Just an anonymous passkey, to lock out LLMs.
I’m so fed up about LLMs monopolizing other people’s content.
I wonder if I should put all my new blog posts behind authentication. Just an anonymous passkey, to lock out LLMs.
I’m so fed up about LLMs monopolizing other people’s content.
Would certainly be good if that accessibility who wants to be a millionaire had questions that were actually accurate. 🤷♂️
Turns out there is way too little context in a simple question to make WCAG determinations. Who would have guessed that.
Turns out there is way too little context in a simple question to make WCAG determinations. Who would have guessed that.
January 8, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Would certainly be good if that accessibility who wants to be a millionaire had questions that were actually accurate. 🤷♂️
Turns out there is way too little context in a simple question to make WCAG determinations. Who would have guessed that.
Turns out there is way too little context in a simple question to make WCAG determinations. Who would have guessed that.
Does sharing individual windows using macOS screen share functionality work for anyone? I can share whole screens, but not individual windows.
January 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Does sharing individual windows using macOS screen share functionality work for anyone? I can share whole screens, but not individual windows.
When they put fiber in front of the house I live in and then planned the routing through the house, I replaced my ISP’s router with a FRITZ!Box. This way, I thought, I don’t need to change two things at once when the routing is done.
The FRITZ!Box sends a monthly health/status update email […]
The FRITZ!Box sends a monthly health/status update email […]
Original post on yatil.social
yatil.social
January 7, 2026 at 6:52 AM
When they put fiber in front of the house I live in and then planned the routing through the house, I replaced my ISP’s router with a FRITZ!Box. This way, I thought, I don’t need to change two things at once when the routing is done.
The FRITZ!Box sends a monthly health/status update email […]
The FRITZ!Box sends a monthly health/status update email […]
I cancelled my Zoom subscription today.
Not for some higher reason, but the client I used it with mostly before is switching to Google Meet (yeah…) and so I am looking into alternatives.
I’ll probably do @OpenTalkMeeting as it is hosted in Germany and has fun functionality like the talking […]
Not for some higher reason, but the client I used it with mostly before is switching to Google Meet (yeah…) and so I am looking into alternatives.
I’ll probably do @OpenTalkMeeting as it is hosted in Germany and has fun functionality like the talking […]
Original post on yatil.social
yatil.social
January 6, 2026 at 11:57 AM
I cancelled my Zoom subscription today.
Not for some higher reason, but the client I used it with mostly before is switching to Google Meet (yeah…) and so I am looking into alternatives.
I’ll probably do @OpenTalkMeeting as it is hosted in Germany and has fun functionality like the talking […]
Not for some higher reason, but the client I used it with mostly before is switching to Google Meet (yeah…) and so I am looking into alternatives.
I’ll probably do @OpenTalkMeeting as it is hosted in Germany and has fun functionality like the talking […]
Reposted by Eric Eggert
The author of a viral Reddit thread alleging fraud at a food delivery company tried to back up his claim by sending me AI-generated documents. Today I'm publishing those documents in the hopes that it helps other reporter see what we're up against in the age […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
January 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
The author of a viral Reddit thread alleging fraud at a food delivery company tried to back up his claim by sending me AI-generated documents. Today I'm publishing those documents in the hopes that it helps other reporter see what we're up against in the age […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Reposted by Eric Eggert
RE: https://wien.rocks/@docjosiahboone/115819914962778729
In den letzten Tagen hat die #Grippewelle noch deutlich an Fahrt aufgenommen. In der Notfallaufnahme spielt es sich gerade heftig ab. Betten haben wir so gut wie keine mehr. Vor der Pandemie haben wir das irgendwie noch besser unter […]
In den letzten Tagen hat die #Grippewelle noch deutlich an Fahrt aufgenommen. In der Notfallaufnahme spielt es sich gerade heftig ab. Betten haben wir so gut wie keine mehr. Vor der Pandemie haben wir das irgendwie noch besser unter […]
January 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM
RE: https://wien.rocks/@docjosiahboone/115819914962778729
In den letzten Tagen hat die #Grippewelle noch deutlich an Fahrt aufgenommen. In der Notfallaufnahme spielt es sich gerade heftig ab. Betten haben wir so gut wie keine mehr. Vor der Pandemie haben wir das irgendwie noch besser unter […]
In den letzten Tagen hat die #Grippewelle noch deutlich an Fahrt aufgenommen. In der Notfallaufnahme spielt es sich gerade heftig ab. Betten haben wir so gut wie keine mehr. Vor der Pandemie haben wir das irgendwie noch besser unter […]
Everything’s Copilot now at Microsoft’s.
This is www.office.com
This is www.office.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Everything’s Copilot now at Microsoft’s.
This is www.office.com
This is www.office.com
Reposted by Eric Eggert
Hallo Zusammen. Heute ist also #did oder #dut. Schöne Idee, wirklich. - Es gibt da nur ein kleines Problem. Ausgerechnet die großen Tech-Konzerne haben, nach langem Druck, #barrierefreiheit und #accessibility mitgedacht. Bei den #alternativen ist es nicht so einfach. Auf #linux könnte ich meine […]
Original post on masto.ai
masto.ai
January 4, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Hallo Zusammen. Heute ist also #did oder #dut. Schöne Idee, wirklich. - Es gibt da nur ein kleines Problem. Ausgerechnet die großen Tech-Konzerne haben, nach langem Druck, #barrierefreiheit und #accessibility mitgedacht. Bei den #alternativen ist es nicht so einfach. Auf #linux könnte ich meine […]
[Doctor Who 13th Doctor Rewatch S11E08 “The Witchfinders” #DoctorWho]
Doctor: “The largest witch hunt and an alien invasion at the same time – I don’t buy it!”
King James: “Why does the lassie speak of commerce?”
So perfect.
Doctor: “The largest witch hunt and an alien invasion at the same time – I don’t buy it!”
King James: “Why does the lassie speak of commerce?”
So perfect.
January 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
[Doctor Who 13th Doctor Rewatch S11E08 “The Witchfinders” #DoctorWho]
Doctor: “The largest witch hunt and an alien invasion at the same time – I don’t buy it!”
King James: “Why does the lassie speak of commerce?”
So perfect.
Doctor: “The largest witch hunt and an alien invasion at the same time – I don’t buy it!”
King James: “Why does the lassie speak of commerce?”
So perfect.
[Doctor Who 13th Doctor Rewatch S11E07 “Kerblam!” #DoctorWho]
Now, I liked this until the finale where the machines killing people to make a point was suddenly OK. Also super unclear why Dan was menaced by Kerblam units but then killed by the janitor guy. It has a few really nice visuals and […]
Now, I liked this until the finale where the machines killing people to make a point was suddenly OK. Also super unclear why Dan was menaced by Kerblam units but then killed by the janitor guy. It has a few really nice visuals and […]
Original post on yatil.social
yatil.social
January 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
[Doctor Who 13th Doctor Rewatch S11E07 “Kerblam!” #DoctorWho]
Now, I liked this until the finale where the machines killing people to make a point was suddenly OK. Also super unclear why Dan was menaced by Kerblam units but then killed by the janitor guy. It has a few really nice visuals and […]
Now, I liked this until the finale where the machines killing people to make a point was suddenly OK. Also super unclear why Dan was menaced by Kerblam units but then killed by the janitor guy. It has a few really nice visuals and […]
[Doctor Who 13th Doctor Rewatch S11E06 “Demons of the Punjab” #DoctorWho]
Such a great episode. The wedding scene is especially heartwarming.
And the cinematography is so nice in this season. Also, apart from the Doctor and Graham, no white face to be seen.
This was such a good era.
Such a great episode. The wedding scene is especially heartwarming.
And the cinematography is so nice in this season. Also, apart from the Doctor and Graham, no white face to be seen.
This was such a good era.
January 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
[Doctor Who 13th Doctor Rewatch S11E06 “Demons of the Punjab” #DoctorWho]
Such a great episode. The wedding scene is especially heartwarming.
And the cinematography is so nice in this season. Also, apart from the Doctor and Graham, no white face to be seen.
This was such a good era.
Such a great episode. The wedding scene is especially heartwarming.
And the cinematography is so nice in this season. Also, apart from the Doctor and Graham, no white face to be seen.
This was such a good era.
*starts Google Takeout*
Just trying to be sure to have all my data safe in case there are consequences for actions. A concept which I increasingly lose the trust in.
Just trying to be sure to have all my data safe in case there are consequences for actions. A concept which I increasingly lose the trust in.
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
*starts Google Takeout*
Just trying to be sure to have all my data safe in case there are consequences for actions. A concept which I increasingly lose the trust in.
Just trying to be sure to have all my data safe in case there are consequences for actions. A concept which I increasingly lose the trust in.
Reposted by Eric Eggert
Keine Zeit um sich mühsam mit Mail-Adresse und Passwort für #petition an den deutschen #bundestag anzumelden und eigentlich sinnvolle Dinge zu unterstützen?
:b90gruene: Heute hast du dafür vielleicht Zeit: https://epetitionen.bundestag.de/petitionen/_2025/_07/_14/Petition_183950.html […]
:b90gruene: Heute hast du dafür vielleicht Zeit: https://epetitionen.bundestag.de/petitionen/_2025/_07/_14/Petition_183950.html […]
Original post on gruene.social
gruene.social
January 1, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Keine Zeit um sich mühsam mit Mail-Adresse und Passwort für #petition an den deutschen #bundestag anzumelden und eigentlich sinnvolle Dinge zu unterstützen?
:b90gruene: Heute hast du dafür vielleicht Zeit: https://epetitionen.bundestag.de/petitionen/_2025/_07/_14/Petition_183950.html […]
:b90gruene: Heute hast du dafür vielleicht Zeit: https://epetitionen.bundestag.de/petitionen/_2025/_07/_14/Petition_183950.html […]
I managed to send out a second newsletter this year. Just under the wire! https://steady.page/en/075ca46e-c27f-49fb-946a-f1aa90a08e0d/posts/07c82b5a-0af4-44ec-b5c2-e87afaf5e891
I can’t wait for 2026
Hello from your web accessibility pal, Eric Eggert. Thanks for subscribing to my newsletter, and sorry that this is only the second edition this year. I really need to…
steady.page
December 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
I managed to send out a second newsletter this year. Just under the wire! https://steady.page/en/075ca46e-c27f-49fb-946a-f1aa90a08e0d/posts/07c82b5a-0af4-44ec-b5c2-e87afaf5e891
The benefit of Formula E Driver (now on Amazon Prime) being English but only with German subtitling over here is that you get the translation from Swabian for free!
😉
😉
December 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The benefit of Formula E Driver (now on Amazon Prime) being English but only with German subtitling over here is that you get the translation from Swabian for free!
😉
😉
Almost started a discussion with someone, but then their profile has this obvious falsehood in it, so I did not bother:
“EVs are the number 1 threat to the environment, unrecyclable toxic waste with a 5y life expectancy”
(EV batteries are very recyclable, and currently the issue is that they […]
“EVs are the number 1 threat to the environment, unrecyclable toxic waste with a 5y life expectancy”
(EV batteries are very recyclable, and currently the issue is that they […]
Original post on yatil.social
yatil.social
December 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Almost started a discussion with someone, but then their profile has this obvious falsehood in it, so I did not bother:
“EVs are the number 1 threat to the environment, unrecyclable toxic waste with a 5y life expectancy”
(EV batteries are very recyclable, and currently the issue is that they […]
“EVs are the number 1 threat to the environment, unrecyclable toxic waste with a 5y life expectancy”
(EV batteries are very recyclable, and currently the issue is that they […]
Asking people who wear a mask if they are sick is like asking people who wear a helmet on a construction site if their are hurt.
Protection is there to avoid getting infected/hurt. @broadwaybabyto https://zeroes.ca/@broadwaybabyto/115789669030812292
Protection is there to avoid getting infected/hurt. @broadwaybabyto https://zeroes.ca/@broadwaybabyto/115789669030812292
Broadwaybabyto (@[email protected])
Attached: 1 video We need those who claim to be "left" to stop punching down on the disabled, covid cautious and immune compromised. Masking is resistance. It's community care. The ruling class wants you sick and weak so you won't fight back. Healthcare is being gutted. There's never been a better time to mask #covidisairborne #covidisnotover #n95 #wearamask
zeroes.ca
December 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Asking people who wear a mask if they are sick is like asking people who wear a helmet on a construction site if their are hurt.
Protection is there to avoid getting infected/hurt. @broadwaybabyto https://zeroes.ca/@broadwaybabyto/115789669030812292
Protection is there to avoid getting infected/hurt. @broadwaybabyto https://zeroes.ca/@broadwaybabyto/115789669030812292
Man, people are comparing their reading this year again, and while I have read a little, I wished I could read a book a week like others. But my brain just doesn’t work like that. 😢
December 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Man, people are comparing their reading this year again, and while I have read a little, I wished I could read a book a week like others. But my brain just doesn’t work like that. 😢