Articles I wanted to read this week #01

11 Nov, 2023

I am struggling to find time for those intriguing articles I stumble upon, both online and on Mastodon. They pile up in browser tabs or get lost in my 'pockets' account, waiting to be read, but often left untouched.

Time for a shift! I've committed to tackling about ten articles weekly. The most captivating ones will be shared here, in case you missed them.

What did I stublen upon this week?

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1. How to Write Good Alt Text for Screen Readers by Craig Abbott (open in new tab)
   This article provides valuable insights into the most common accessibility issue faced by screen reader users: the absence of alternative text. While fixing this issue is relatively straightforward, it can be challenging to prioritize because many individuals are reluctant to create alternative text descriptions.
   Worth a read: 5/5

2. The hidden history of screen readers (open in new tab)
   A very good article about the creation of JAWS and NVDA, both built by programmers who are blind.
   Worth a read: 5/5

3. How to create serendipity in a remote team (open in new tab)
   This article explains how to create a structure in a remote organization that allows serendipitous moments to occur within the team. The concept is to establish a designated time and virtual space for informal interactions among coworkers, with the approval of their bosses.
   Worth a read: 3/5

4. The Business Case for Digital Accessibility (open in new tab)
   Very, very good and important article. It talks about the benefits of including accessibility as a part of your design process in your digital business. This article provides examples from Apple, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Barclays, and a lot of resources.
   Worth a read: 5/5

5. The people who ruined the internet (open in new tab)
   This article covers the history of SEO from the beginning of the internet to today and explores how search engines, SEO, and money are connected. It looks at how these factors affect the internet's ability to provide useful information, without spreading too much fake news, especially with the rise of AI-generated websites that often are full of crap content.
   Worth a read: 2.5/5

6. How to subtitle your videos effectively? By Emmanuelle ABOAF (In French, open in new tab)
   Fascinating article. The issues are well explained, accompanied by clear and simple practical advice. By reading it, you'll definitely learn something.
   Worth a read: 5/5

7. Wat - A lightning talk by Gary Bernhardt from CodeMash 2012 (open in new tab)
   That short video (4-minute) makes me laugh so bad!
   Worth a view: 5/5

8. Don't disable a button by Chris Ferdinandi (open in new tab)
   Very short and practical article. After reading it, you'll be ready to repair your forms in no time!
   Worth a read: 5/5

9. Accessibility training won't save you by Wendy Reid (open in new tab)
   The article resonates with me as I'm currently facing similar challenges at work. It challenges the notion that training alone cannot resolve accessibility issues, highlighting the undervaluing of expertise, the compliance-driven approach, and the modern web developers' limited HTML knowledge. It recommends ongoing support from accessibility specialists to seamlessly integrate accessibility into organizational practices.
   Worth a read: 5/5

Not read yet…

1. How to Write Good Alt Text for Screen Readers by Craig Abbott
2. The hidden history of screen readers
3. How to create serendipity in a remote team
4. How to subtitle your videos effectively? By Emmanuelle ABOAF
5. The people who ruined the internet
6. The Business Case for Digital Accessibility
7. Wat - A lightning talk by Gary Bernhardt from CodeMash 2012
8. Don't disable button by Chris Ferdinandi
9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Accessibility Research Symposium 2023 (open in new tab)
10. Accessibility training won't save you by Wendy Reid

Thanks for reading this

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