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Micr0byte

holy shit y'all, we finally hit 1k followers!! 😭

i never thought i'd get here when i started this account around 11 months ago. mastodon literally pulled me out of a deep fucking hole when i was dealing with depression and some tough stuff irl. but i found actual real friends here, found purpose, and honestly? this place changed my whole life. not being dramatic, it's been a critical part of my journey.

so yeah, thanks for following me and my chaotic life. oh and supporting altbot too (now at 3.4k users?! wtf). wild.

and to celebrate hitting 1k, i'm dropping something i've been working on:

  1. introducing the #UnseenImageChallenge - post black squares with detailed alt text to experience social media like screen reader users do. check out micr0.dev/unseenChallenge/ for all the details!
  2. also launching a comprehensive alt text guide at micr0.dev/alttext/ with examples, tips, and everything you need to write better image descriptionslet's make fedi more accessible together. this community gave me so much, and this is my way of giving back.

daily challenge themes start today. monday is nature & outdoors! who's in?

micr0.devThe Unseen Image ChallengeExperience social media the way screen reader users do. Join a movement to make the web accessible to everyone.
#Accessibility#AltText#DigitalInclusion
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Altbot

📢 Introducing the #UnseenImageChallenge! 📢
What if everyone experienced social media the way screen reader users do? Let's find out together!

Visit our challenge website for more information and examples: micr0.dev/unseenChallenge

What Is It?

Post a solid black square image with detailed alt text describing what would have been there. Everyone will "see" the same way screen reader users see the post! This powerful exercise demonstrates why accessible content matters.

How To Participate:

  1. Choose a meaningful image based on the daily theme
  2. Replace it with a plain black square in your post
  3. Write a vivid, detailed description as the alt text
  4. Use the hashtag #UnseenImageChallenge
  5. Nominate 3 friends to join the challenge

Need Help With Alt Text?

Not sure how to write good descriptions? We've created a comprehensive alt text guide at micr0.dev/alttext with examples, tips, and even an interactive quality checker!

You can also DM me the original image, and I'll help generate alt text you can use! (Make sure you are following me first! Mastodon blocks 'unsolicited' DMs!)

Example: Instead of "My cat" try "My orange tabby cat Whiskers lounging in a sunbeam on the windowsill, looking sleepy with half-closed eyes"

Daily Themes:

  • Monday: Nature & Outdoors
  • Tuesday: Pets & Animal Friends
  • Wednesday: Art & Creativity
  • Thursday: Food & Cuisine
  • Friday: Places & Spaces
  • Saturday: People & Portraits
  • Sunday: Wild Card (anything you choose!)

Duration

The challenge runs for one full week! Join in on any or all of the daily themes.

Community Showcase

I'll be boosting exceptional examples throughout the week and featuring creative descriptions. Your participation helps inspire others!

Supporting the Mission

If you find value in this challenge and want to support Altbot's continued development and accessibility work, you can contribute to the project at ko-fi.com/micr0byte. All funds go directly toward server costs, development, and expanding our accessibility initiatives. However, awareness and participation are the most important contributions!

Why This Matters

Every day, blind and low-vision people experience the Fediverse entirely through alt text. This challenge helps everyone understand why detailed image descriptions are so important first hand. Awareness is important!

Resources

The challenge begins today! Who's ready to make the Fediverse more accessible while trying something new? Make sure to tag three friends who you think should join in!

micr0.devThe Unseen Image ChallengeExperience social media the way screen reader users do. Join a movement to make the web accessible to everyone.
#Accessibility#AltText#DigitalInclusion
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CommuniCity Project

🔍 How can a gamified metaverse help young people make healthier life choices and support their mental wellbeing?

In Breda, an innovative solution co-created with youth is doing just that — offering a safe, interactive space for guidance, reflection, and discovery.

👉 Learn more about this CommuniCity pilot and its impact: communicity-project.eu/2025/04

#YouthEmpowerment#MentalHealth#Innovation
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May Likes Toronto

Super proud of the work that the team at ODLAN has accomplished this year. Combatting online hate and building tools for inclusive digital participation for Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are absolutely critical in 2025's digital landscape.

Last year, we expanded digital safety training, bridged the tech gap, and supported 2SLGBTQIA+ communities online.

📖 See our impact at odlan.ca/annual-reports
Together, we’re making digital spaces safer & more inclusive!

#Canada#DigitalInclusion#DigitalDivide
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Taylor Arndt

Real accessibility means proper coding, inclusive design, and AI-driven solutions that enhance usability for everyone. If your overlay isn’t delivering real results, it’s time for a better approach.

Let’s make your website truly accessible. Book a consultation today:

calendly.com/tayarndt/general-

#WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #ADACompliance #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility (2/2)

CalendlyGeneral Consultation - Taylor ArndtBy Taylor Arndt
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Taylor Arndt

If you’re serious about digital accessibility, ditch the overlays and invest in real, sustainable solutions—like proper coding practices, WCAG compliance, and user testing with disabled individuals.

Read more about the UserWay lawsuit here: lflegal.com/2025/02/userway-ov

#Accessibility #UserWay #Lawsuit #A11y #DigitalInclusion #WebAccessibility (3/3)

Law Office of Lainey Feingold · Another Web Access Overlay Company Sued by a Small BusinessAnother class action lawsuit has been filed by a small business that purchased an overlay monthly subscription, yet still got hit with a lawsuit claiming its website was not accessible. This suit against UserWay by a small online florist, described below, is similar in scope to the class action laws
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infoDOCKET

Analysis: "Together, #Broadband Deployment and Digital Inclusion Programs Support Increased #Internet Adoption" (via #PewCharitableTrust) pewtrusts.org/en/research-and- #digitalinclusion

www.pewtrusts.orgTogether, Broadband Deployment and Digital Inclusion Programs Support Increased Internet AdoptionResearch shows that access to broadband correlates with greater economic opportunity and workforce participation as well as improved health outcomes. But the mere presence of networks is not enough— to ensure that people can benefit from new connections and fully participate in the digital economy, households need to use the service. It is therefore essential to support the adoption of broadband, and now, two government initiatives are working together to help.
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