: Do we really need aria-required=“true” any more given that HTML5 has a required …
: I’d just like to give a shoutout to Excedrin Migraine. Not sure what magic sauce this stuff is …
: I just wanna apologize to everyone for all the GoodReads spam: I really do more than just read …
: I’ve known about it for years, but I only just started playing with Ulysses. This might just be the …
: Not sure if it changed with iOS17, but just checked out Apple’s Podcast app and it seems like …
: Dyslexia is largely considered a visual disability, but what is the experience like for someone who …
: There are so many online learning platforms out there now – Udemy, MasterClass, LinkedIn …
: Wow, I just saw that Henry Kissinger has passed away. I confess I didn’t know he was still …
: Is anyone anywhere using Microsoft Teams on Mac OS with either VoiceOver, or with just the keyboard? …
: Wow, I haven’t logged in here via the web in a while and apparently while I was off doing …
: There’s an Internet outage here which has been going on for a few hours. No idea how I’m …
: I’m amused: Uber tells me that my driver might be recording audio for safety, but we’re …
: Home automation is great, but I’m kind of surprised at what happens when something isn’t …
: Curious what people are using for Podcast clients on iOS these days? I’ve been using Overcast …
: Why do I keep hearing so much about Substack, what’s all the hype about? Seems like a platform …
: Testing Microposting from MarsEdit, so far it’s another awesome feature in an already long …
: Yep, it’s a little cold here in Minnesota this morning: The current temperature is -10.318°F …
: A few hours ago, Twitter laid off its entire Accessibility Experience team. This is sad not only …
: Today, I’m looking at the accessibility of virtual machine options on Windows and Mac and am …
: Well heck, I’m sold! “This account will allow you to access easy-to-understand …
: It is impossible for me to browse my Twitter home timeline without coming away feeling thoroughly …
: Not that I’m thinking of switching jobs, but I’m curious: how does one apply for a fed …
: Well, my saga continues and it would appear that some of my other accounts have been hacked. And …
: Ugg, it would seem that some spam thing has gotten ahold of my Email address and is trying to …
: There are so many steps in sending or receiving bank wires, especially with intermediary banks, I …
: I was looking up a food in my food tracking app and came across the following. Um, would someone …
: I love it when people send me Emails which are already flagged. I wonder how they’d react if I …
: I just got my first ever Credly badge. I admit I’ve never heard of Credly before, but a shiny …
: Why does every app lately seem obsessed with implementing a visual dashboard with graphs and charts …
: Joan Jett, Poison, Motley Crue, and Def Leppard all in one show? Yes, this is awesome.
: The most disappointing hotel experience I’ve had in a long time.
: I’ve had many interesting airport experiences, but TSA losing my cane, my non-foldable 5 FT …
: Fun fact: If you get bottled water delivery and happen to live in a very cold climate … and …
: The current temperature is -18.4°F (-28°C), but it feels like -38.2°F (-39°C).
: I really love Apple Watch competitions, I find them motivating even when I’m losing. That …
: Pairing socks together takes way too much time, so I thought I’d be clever and safety pin them …
: Just gasing up before the long trip home through the snow.
: Can’t believe Gabby is old enough to be doing the college tour thing, but here we are.
: Over the years, I’ve made various contributions to the field of accessibility, some bigger …
: I just ate a fortune cookie and my fortune said, “Hallelujah!” That’s it. What …
: Let’s talk iOS podcast clients for a minute. I’ve been using Overcast for years and …
: I went to the dentist today, got my first ever filling. “You did a great job”, she said. …
: This morning it was 45 degrees with a gentle rain, almost perfect for this time of year. Now …
: I realize errors like “Unable to access Fitness+ at this time” are inevitable, but do …
: I am now officially on vacation through the end of the year. I can’t describe the feeling of …
: I have to explore it more as I know there’s a lot of accessibility built in, but I suspect …
: Mac users: do you have a favorite utility, or suite of utilities for cleaning your Mac? Optimizing …
: So far the most exciting thing in my day has been an Email from Doordash telling me that if I order …
: I’ve been diving into the Apple HomeKit ecosystem and really love my August smart lock, but …
: Since I’m trying to switch back to Apple Music, I thought I’d subscribe to iTunes Match and try to …
: Wow, when did iOS Reminders get so awesome? I’ve always overlooked Apple’s Reminders app …
: Definitely worried about all the talk concerning civil unrest after this election day. A big part of …
: Texting, WhatsApp, FB Messenger, Telegram, Signal, Threema, and you know, I still miss AOL Instant …
: Happy Monday everyone. So, who else hyped themselves up for the week ahead by dancing around their …
: Just filled something out that asked me how many people I’ve been in direct contact with at …
: Our first snowfall of the season. Thanks to Gabby for helping me with this.
: Just had one of those phone systems that can call you back rather than have you wait on hold. …
: Later today, I’m seeing a hearing specialist as my hearing has gotten worse over time. …
: As I’m really hungry, I figured I’d quickly microwave a bowl of oatmeal. Fun fact: if …
: I have never tried this, but everyone raves about it.
: I totally want to go to this. COVID Concert: Metallica To Record Socially Distant Show For Drive-In …
: New iOS14 image recognition is great for accessibility, but "contains adult content" seems misleading One of the new cool accessibility features coming in iOS14 is enhanced image recognition. From what …
: Randy Rainbow is fast becoming my favorite YouTuber. youtu.be/lUiDLcp_h…
: Lake Nokomis. My first time kayaking. Had lots of fun and am excited to try it again.
: Microsoft has a little gem in Windows 10 called Quick Assist, who knew? Not sure that this will be …
: Apologies for posting that last audio twice, I’m not sure what happened there. :(
: Sound of an old grandmother clock I know that like me, many people just enjoy the sound of an old clock, so I thought I would post …
: Doritos are a fantastic snack, but #ProTip: inhaling dorito crumbs just before getting on a call …
: Gooseberry Falls State Park. A really neat state park, would love to come back when we have more …
: Moose Head Lake. Checking out oddities on our way to Duluth.
: I wonder if the audio fileformat somehow influences whether the player will work with VoiceOver on …
: My visit to a 1920S gas station with some really interesting history Traveling around looking at oddities in Minnesota, we came across a 1920S gas station. Really neat …
: Travelers Wellness Center. A giant sculpture of a braille book with the title of a Walt Whitman poem …
: Goodwill/Easter Seals. A sculpture made of things salvaged from Good Will, hardly the bird of peace …
: Rice Park. Checking out the bronze statues of the Peanuts characters.
: In a van full of people with The Lion King playing at full volume. I have never been so thankful for …
: I wonder if this, or any other games in the Apple Arcade, are accessible? Has anyone tried it? …
: Testing the accessibility of the embedded microcast player Just posting a quick bit of audio to test the accessibility of the embedded microcast player. When I …
: Cleaning up my inbox a bit: It’s incredible how many Emails I’ve hung on to thinking …
: Have a newer Mac and wish you could somehow enable the old iconic startup chime? Well, now you can: …
: I have to say, I’m more jazzed about this #WWDC2020 than I have been in the last few years. I …
: Apple’s new Mac OS is “Big Sur”? You know folks are gonna abreviate this and call it Mac …
: Anyone know where I might find an accessible version of this book? I’m not even finding it on …
: Being Father’s Day, I called my dad briefly forgetting that he passed away on April 6. Nothing …
: I love the Interwebs, you just never know what you might find. How Many Shitloads Are In A Fuckton? …
: Twitter’s audio tweets revealed an accessibility miss, and now the company wants to fix it - The …
: Wondering how you can make your micro.blog images more accessible and inclusive? @Miraz has written …
: I love love satire. Thanks @Lioncourt for sharing. Just Because They’ve Turned Against Humanity …
: One of the things that still keeps me blogging on WordPress is that I have people who prefer to …
: Filled my coffee machine this morning only to find that I had filled it with sugar and not coffee. …
: I don’t think there’s quite any feeling like getting off a call only to remember the …
: So … anyone else here in Minneapolis remember the good ol’ days when we used to worry …
: apps.apple.com A World Reimagined : How actors who are blind helped shape the Apple TV+ series See. …
: Scientists built a bionic eye that could give blind people sight – BGR
: Well we made it, and now it’s the weekend, all weekend long. :)
: I recently came across an interesting post from late March and realized I have no idea how to …
: Oh my gosh, I was beginning to think that some of these VoiceOver fixes would never happen. Apple …
: In today’s mail, I received a paper letter confirming my enrollment in paperless delivery. Oh …
: Emojis are fun, sometimes useful, and fortunately accessible in most cases. There are so many …
: Yet another cross-post test, if this shows up anywhere other than micro.blog, then things are still …
: Finished reading: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 📚
: I generally use GoodReads for tracking books, but is there a better, Micro.blog friendly option I …
: So, how is everybody’s Monday going so far?
: Husbands of Target? lol, just lol. youtu.be/M7xPrf9f7…
: In today’s Lyft adventures, I’m riding in a car with actual manual stick shift. I …
: “The artist is not a special kind of person, but every person is a special kind of …
: The current temperature is -11.2°F (-24°C), but it feels like -29.2°F (-34°C).
: The current temperature is -2.2°F, but it feels like -14.8°F.
: This is not good for me at all. :( Production of Excedrin Migraine Discontinued Until Further Notice …
: One of Wayfair’s customers has accidentally added my mobile number to their account, so I …
: I am listening to Apple Music’s “new music mix music for Steve”. It is very clear that Apple …
: I’m not sure if the shocks in this Uber I’m in are shot or what, but this ride is so …
: Just finished scrolling through my FaceBook timeline without seeing even one mention of …
: I love trying foods from other natienalities, but I always forget what I like and what I don’t …
: I’m so proud that my daughter, Gabby, is continuing to do this, please consider donating as it …
: So, has anyone found any great Cyber Monday deals they’re excited about? I’m not looking …
: So today, I’m trying to familiarize myself with GitHub beyond just logging issues. This is …
: AirPods Pro Takes Accessible Earbuds to the Next Level - iMore
: This may seem like no big deal, until you’re the person that’s constantly feeling left out of these. …
: Mac users, is there an easy way to share the title of a web page with its link, similar to how it …
: I’m writing an article on the subject, but as a blind guy, I’m getting really really …
: Interesting, creepy but interesting. Some Plants Can Hear When They’re Being Eaten and They Fight …
: Having just gone through my Emails, I find it amazing how much Email I actually get and how little I …
: There is nothing quite like writing a lengthy post to Support only to find that the issue was user …
: Still reading, but absolutely loving these tutorials from @custom. How to customise Micro.Blog
: I’ve been to Maryland a few times, but I’ve never had any of their famous crab. Since I’m at the …
: DRIVER is telling me that he prefers driving for Lyft because Lyft discloses where the passenger is …
: I’m in Baltimore heading to Richfield, MN. My Uber Driver’s wife … is from …
: i’m in Baltimore heading back to Richfield, MN. My Uber driver’s wife… is from …
: It’s not even 7 AM yet and I’ve already gotten trapped in a hotel bathroom, warped door, …
: Meeting a racecar driver, you just never know who might be sitting next to on a flight. I love flying, I never know who I might be sitting next to. Sometimes people don’t want to …
: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Wow, will this really let me post to FaceBook? I …
: At the airport, flight delayed over an hour and now they tell us they just need to reboot the …
: For anyone curious about the practice of Daylight Saving time and why many countries observe it, a …
: Has anyone tried the @AfterShokz Aeropex? Wondering how they sound in loud environments. This review …
: I am mistaken, Daylight Savings time is not starting, it’s actually ending. So confusing, …
: Oh my gosh, it’s daylight savings time again in the US. Not a fan of DST, but love that I get …
: Anyone remember Audioboo, later Audioboom and their #Audiomo or #Omoidua challenge? Since I’m trying …
: There’s a sort of challenge happening to write a microblog entry for each day in November. I …
: Loved this podcast with @Adders and @MacGenie as they discuss many parts of the Internet that I …
: This is wonderful! Apple Releases iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2; Bringing Many Bug Fixes for Blind and Low Vision Users | @AppleVis Apple Releases iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2; Bringing Many Bug Fixes for Blind and Low Vision Users | …
: New AirPods for $249, what is this madness? Apple announces AirPods Pro with noise cancellation, coming October 30th - The Verge Apple announces AirPods Pro with noise cancellation, coming October 30th - The Verge:
: There is nothing like the taste of that first cup of coffee in the morning … or the second …
: This definitely seems crazy. World’s Scariest Haunted House Will Pay You $20,000 to Finish It, …
: This is pretty darn impressive. Mainer loses 130 pounds and was crowned TOPS Maine King - …
: Trying to figure out why I can’t switch post format types in WordPress for iOS. Maybe my theme …
: JetPack on WordPress is syncing my dashboard. Not sure exactly what it’s doing but it’s …
: Hmm, supposedly I can control whether a post on MB gets cross-posted to Twitter, but I’m not …
: Trying to reconfigure Micro.blog after having deleted and recreated my account. Still really …