To mark the new U.K. Labour government's first 100 days, I'm going to have a look back at all the positive things they've done

No, this is not the build up to a bad joke. It's exactly what I'm going to do.

#UKPolitics

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@DerryLawlor It takes a few weeks after you make it before it's ready to eat. You keep it tightly wrapped up and every few days poke it with a skewer and drizzle some more brandy or similar into it, so it gets really juicy on the inside. This time I'm using Cointreau to boost the orange a bit.
@daltobr

@daltobr I'm right with you. I only began making them a couple of years ago. this year I'm making two; one that'll be ready in early December and one that we'll keep until next year when the other one has all been eaten.

The plan today is to make Christmas cake.

This morning @perlbod confesses that he ate the last bit of the 2023 Christmas cake for a midnight snack last night.

Coincidence? I think not.

Writing this new talk for #ffconf (titled Accessibility and AI: the good, the bad, and the bollocks), would be going a lot better if I didn't keep getting distracted by interesting articles and papers quite so much.

More on ffconf here if you're curious:
https://2024.ffconf.org/

TetraLogical Director @iheni speaks to Christopher Nasrawi about the importance of designing inclusive digital experiences for diverse audiences, sustainable approaches to accessibility and involving disabled people in the design process.

https://www.adlib-recruitment.co.uk/design-for-all-feat-henny-swan

#Accessibility #SustainableAccessibility #InclusiveDesign

@rem And for every bit of JavaScript an equal absence of accessibility.

I was asked about (my) history of the web and relationship with @w3c by @bkardell for @igalia 3 weeks ago. The filmed interview aired last night.

So many memories resurfaced! For example did you know the 1998 soccer World Cup was streamed live, in ascii, over Telnet? I watched it!

Some parts are a bit personal, but I got to share with Brian some of my favourite thoughts and hopes for #W3C.

If you watch I hope you learn something ☺️

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5sCmpE_v9aA

Interop 2025 must drop secret vetos! 🚨

The voting process for Interop proposals is done in secret and every browser vendor can veto any feature without any transparency.

We need your help to change this and more. Read the article. Spread the word ❤️🌐

https://open-web-advocacy.org/blog/interop-2025-must-drop-secret-vetos/

Picard levity tip: Before lifting your teacup off a small dish, give the command, "Prepare for saucer separation."

The GOV.UK “exit this page" button (for pages that might be visited by e.g. domestic abuse victims seeking support) doesn't take you to the Google homepage but instead BBC Weather, and the reason why is interesting and well-thought-out: https://beeps.website/blog/2024-10-09-why-govuk-exit-this-page-doesnt-use-escape/#bonus%3A-why-does-it-redirect-the-user-to-bbc-weather%3F

@aardrian Having been aware of JF's situation since it began, I can vouchsafe this fund-raising initiative.

✊🏽 More power to anyone (including myself) who uses medication to help themselves cope with #Mentalhealth issues. #stigma no more

@Edent
This was a problem with a free (in-person) event I had some minimal involvement in (Open Web Camp). The solution proved to be to impose a nominal fee ($10 AIRC). It helped reduce no-shows by a significant amount, and in doing so meant that food was not ordered for people who didn't turn up etc.@marcthiele

Today we published the updated WCAG2ICT for WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.

WCAG2ICT is Guidance on Applying Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 to Non-Web Information and Communications Technologies (ICT).

WCAG2ICT has been a key resource for including WCAG in ICT accessibility regulation, legislation, and standards around the world. This update facilitates further adoption of WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2 in non-web contexts.

To learn more, start from https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/non-web-ict/

@matuzo 💜 It was me, and I think it was at #ffconf about 10 years ago AIRC. So lovely to hear it resonated 😊

If you've ever read one of JF's articles on #accessibility or attended Open Web Camp, ever agreed or disagreed with him on a #WCAG topic, ever shared a drink with him, or experienced his kindness and generosity, then please consider helping JF and Vicky now:
https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/save-the-homestead
#YourFriendsHaveGotThis

Great statement at #blinkon by @cdub

"Chrome is the 4th browser I've worked on. They've all had majority market share. 2 of them don't even exist anymore. The web platform remains. It outlives browsers, engines, companies even."

W3C blog: "Accessibility education and outreach: Another milestone in W3C's 30-year history and evolution" by @wai's Shawn Lawton Henry
"As W3C celebrates 30 years, we also celebrate the success of the Accessibility Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG), share news of its closure, and look forward to a new chapter in W3C accessibility work."
https://www.w3.org/blog/2024/accessibility-education-and-outreach-another-milestone-in-w3cs-30-year-history-and-evolution/

@JonathanMosen I empathize!