Author: Equal Entry

From Curiosity to Creation: The Story Behind Accessibility Nerd

Jun 17, 2025

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. One is Image Describer, which helps blind and low-vision users understand images online. Another is a11y-agent, which supports developers in making their code more accessible.

He emphasizes that AI isn’t a replacement for human expertise but a powerful assistant that helps developers identify and fix accessibility issues efficiently. With advancements like AI-powered descriptions and interactive developer assistants, accessibility is becoming more seamless and effective. It’s helping developers and users navigate the digital world with greater ease.

Championing Accessibility: Technical and Non-Technical Tips

Jun 3, 2025

This blog post, based on a talk by Kai Wong and Asha Sachdeva at A11yNYC, explores strategies for championing digital accessibility. The speakers emphasize that anyone, regardless of title or authority, can drive change by fostering an accessibility-focused culture in organizations. It highlights that accessibility is a shared responsibility, and incremental improvements contribute to a broader movement for inclusive digital spaces.

The Impact of Accessibility Laws in Canada: A Critical Perspective

May 7, 2025

In this A11y Insights podcast episode, accessibility expert Nic Steenhout shares personal stories and critiques Canada’s accessibility laws, saying they often lack enforcement. He discusses web accessibility challenges, effective alt text, and how some organizations are improving. Nic emphasizes that true accessibility means usability for everyone, not just checking boxes for compliance.

Tools of the Trade: Accessibility Without the Cost

Apr 29, 2025

This article is based on Jeremy Rivera’s talk at A11yNYC. He talked about how to leverage free accessibility tools to create more inclusive digital experiences.  He explores a variety of powerful, no-cost resources that help developers, designers, and content creators identify and resolve accessibility issues efficiently. Jeremy Rivera is a developer advocate at Deque. In […]

Older Adults and Digital Inclusion

Feb 25, 2025

This article is based on the A11yNYC talk by Tom Kamber, executive director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP. Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping older adults harness the power of technology to improve their quality of life and enhance their social and civic engagement. Tom Kamber […]

Audio Description in Advertising

Feb 10, 2025

This article is based on the A11yNYC talk by Eric Wickstrom and Liz Gutman of the International Digital Centre (IDC). In this presentation, Eric and Liz discuss audio description (AD) advertising. They’re astonished that companies haven’t used this tool to reach consumers in the blind and low-vision community for the past decade. When the FCC […]

Alt Text Accessibility: Balancing AI and Human Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

At a time when visual content drives engagement and shapes brand identity, accessibility often becomes an afterthought. Yet, for millions of users who rely on image information and assistive technologies, accessible content is a necessity. To bridge this gap, companies like Scribely are pioneering innovative solutions. By specializing in high-quality image descriptions for photos, videos, […]