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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · 3d

Join us tomorrow!

NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book branch offers New Yorkers who have disabilities impacting print reading a world of literacy options. Come learn about them.

Attend in person or online. Preapproved for IAAP CAECs. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

#Accessibility

A11yNYC: Literacy Beyond Print: Accessible Reading, Tech, and Graphics at the New York Public Library with head shots of Chancey Fleet and Shane Smith.

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · 9d

NYPL's Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book branch offers New Yorkers who have disabilities impacting print reading a world of literacy options. Come learn about them on Oct 7 at 7:30 PM ET.

Attend in person or online. Preapproved for IAAP CAECs. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

#Accessibility

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · 14d

Last June, we had four speakers give Lightning Talks on different accessibility topics! Here's the recap with links to the videos: equalentry.com/accessibilit...

#Accessibility

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · 17d

Unclear language and poor design can turn everyday tasks into barriers. Learn how inclusive content empowers people with limited English proficiency to boost dignity, independence, and usability for all. Read or watch now. equalentry.com/accessible-c...

#Accessibility

Irina Morozova sits on a stool with a laptop in front. To the side, is a big screen showing her current slide and a smaller screen beneath with ASL and captions.

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · 24d

Discover how the NYPL is expanding access to literacy for Blind and print-disabled communities. Join us Oct 7 at 7:30 PM ET for “Literacy Beyond Print,” featuring free Braille ereaders, tactile graphics, and inclusive tech. Attend in person or online. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

#Accessibility

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Sep 9

Join us today to get practical strategies for building accessible dashboards and visualizations, deeper awareness of how storytelling supports inclusion, and tools to help teams bake accessibility into design from day one. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

Pre-approved for IAAP CAECs.

#Accessibility

Dr. Angela Young (they/them) has a slight smile and wears a white button-down shirt and a pale blue blazer. They are a Caucasian non-binary person with side-shaved, purple, curly hair.

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Aug 27

State and local governments must address new ADA Title II challenges by April 2026. To assist ADA Coordinators and digital accessibility leads, we're hosting Ask Anything webinars for government orgs. For more info, email [email protected]. #ADA #Accessibility

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Aug 27

Data has power, but only if people can access it. Save Sep 9 to learn how to turn dashboards, charts, and reports into inclusive, engaging tools by weaving accessibility into both design and storytelling. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

Pre-approved for IAAP CAECs.

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Aug 21

Cameron Cundiff talks about A11y Agent, a unique tool that combines traditional programming, AI prompting, and human judgment to accelerate the accessibility remediation process. Read or listen to the podcast. equalentry.com/ai-accessibi...

#Accessibility
#Podcast
#AI

Screenshot of a11y agent command-line code in action.

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Aug 18

In this conversation, learn how to use social media to gather real feedback from people with disabilities and how AI can help bridge accessibility gaps. Listen or read: equalentry.com/accessibilit...

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Illustration of Thomas and Ken at a desk with A11y Insights. Thomas has a laptop in front of him. A city skyline is in the distance behind them. The news window shows an illustration of James Warnken.

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Aug 14

Accessibility starts with action.

This article breaks down how anyone can champion inclusion. No title required. Get practical tips from Kai Wong and Asha Sachdeva. equalentry.com/championing-...

#Accessibility

Cartoon of a cow in sunglasses holding a “Access For All” sign and waving, next to a smiling panda giving a thumbs up. A computer with an accessibility symbol is in the background. Text reads: “Championing Accessibility. Event Recap.”

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Aug 7

Got data to support accessibility? How can you make it tell a story? Dr. Angela Young will share practical strategies for delivering information. Save the date for the next meetup! www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

Pre-approved for IAAP CAECs.

#Accessibility

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Aug 5

Join us today for A11yNYC where we'll learn about how thoughtful content and design can reduce barriers for people with limited English proficiency. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

Pre-approved for IAAP CAECs.

#Accessibility

Making Content Accessible for People with Limited English Proficiency with Irina Morozova, who is a smiling woman in her 30s with short hair and fun glasses.

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jul 31

Two topics in one!

Mobile apps are missing 60–80% of accessibility issues.

Manual audits take months. AI + humans can fix that—faster. Forget centaurs. Be a cyborg.

Watch/read: equalentry.com/digital-acce...

#Accessibility

A vibrant digital illustration set in a peaceful twilight meadow shows four racially diverse professionals sitting at desks with laptops.

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jul 29

Coming up next week! Come learn how thoughtful content and design can reduce barriers for people with limited English proficiency. Attend in person or online. There will be an ASL interpreter and human captions. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

Pre-approved for IAAP CAECs.

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jul 18

Canada’s accessibility laws promise inclusion, but are they effective? Nicolas Steenhout uncovers enforcement gaps and compliance failures that still leave many behind. Read or listen: equalentry.com/accessibilit...

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Dark-eyed junco in flight. It jumped off a small branch and its wings are tightly on its body. Its tail is spread out. It looks to be about business.

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jul 17

There's an often-overlooked audience when creating content. This is why plain language is crucial. It helps many, including this audience. Join us at A11yNYC in August to learn more. Attend online or in person. Pre-approved for IAAP CAECs. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

#Accessibility

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jul 15

The June A11yNYC Lightning Talks are posted! Here's the recap with links to all four videos. Our production team split the video into four parts, so you can watch the ones that interest you: equalentry.com/accessibilit...

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jul 9

Accessibility doesn’t have to be expensive.

Jeremy Rivera’s talk at A11yNYC highlights free tools that help developers and designers build inclusively from the start. equalentry.com/accessibilit...

#Accessibility

Group of diverse individuals, some using wheelchairs, interacting with technology in an inclusive setting. Accessibility icons appear in the background.

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jul 8

Today! From inaccessible PDFs to fragmented mobile platforms, digital accessibility today feels like navigating a labyrinth.

Join A11yNYC online or in person to find out how AI and automation are changing what's possible. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

#AI

Digital Accessibility's Gap: AI to Bridge Mobile and Web Barriers with Michael Bervell and Jason Tan

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jun 24

Come explore the thorniest challenges in mobile and web accessibility on July 8. Discover how emerging AI and automation are changing what’s possible.

In-person or online. Live captioned and ASL interpreter provided. www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...

Pre-approved for IAAP CAECs

#Accessibility

Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jun 20

Through his work, Cameron Cundiff develops tools to make digital spaces more inclusive. So, he created the Accessibility Nerd project to explore the intersection of technology, software engineering, and AI in accessibility. equalentry.com/ai-accessibi...

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jun 16

Being an accessibility champion isn’t about titles or authority. Based on a talk by Kai Wong and Asha Sachdeva, the recap breaks down how anyone can embed accessibility into their work, educate others, and build relationships that fuel inclusion. equalentry.com/championing-...

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jun 11

🧩 Mobile and web accessibility: a puzzle AI is solving! Curious how? Join A11yNYC on July 8 for an engaging session on AI’s role in digital inclusion. In-person and virtual: You choose! RSVP now! www.meetup.com/a11ynyc/even...?

Pre-approved for IAAP CAECs

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Equal Entry @equalentry.com · Jun 4

🎮 Gaming meets innovation! Discover how Blizzard's Overwatch Kiriko video makes storytelling accessible through audio descriptions. This is a step forward for inclusivity and a game-changer for how we experience narratives. Dive in and see why it matters: equalentry.com/audio-descri...

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