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Need help folks! Planning to move to a new instance, want my posts, reposts, favorites, bookmarks either as a read-only archive or exported to my new instance. Can blind-first apps like Fedra @TheQuinbox or FastSM @MewProjects allow a full buffer export if I load everything into them? Or @FediTips Is there an unofficial way to export or bring it all to a new instance? Any suggestions much appreciated!#Mastodon #Fediverse #FediHelp #Accessibility #Blind

RIP: the paperback"‘We’re losing #accessibility’: America says goodbye to the mass-market #paperbackThe so-called ‘pocket #book’ sold in supermarkets is being phased out across the USThey had that democratic aspect to them where you can just find them anywhere and it always felt like... there is something here for everyone, whether it’s the Harlequin romance novel or something very pulpy like a sci-fi or horror novel that you could quickly get”https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/24/america-says-goodbye-paperback#books #bookstodon

Yesterday the wind pushed most of the Saharan dust away. The remaining particles landed all over in their tiny raindrop parachutes and gathered back in lovely muddy puddles. To be fair, it's not their fault that every curb ramp in #Athens is a puddle. #puddlephotography#accessibility

@MattMoose I misread your post. This is probably a better example https://zone.dog/braindump/arty/ For the pages that are primarily references to other resources I usually use a <ul> list of the links. I often also try to include a link to a cached version on archive.org (denoted by a floppy disk in parenthesis next to the main hyperlink)

@saxifraga thanks for asking! It's really appreciated. Better ask than not, there are no stupid questions here.

Folks, how to set up an audio transcription bot for @signalapp? I have one for WhatsApp that takes every single audio message, transcribe it locally and sends the transcription to a group that only I have access.#signal #accessibility

#IntroductionI'm Alex (they/them) living in Canada. I've been around the fediverse for some time, but have not been very active until now, when I've also decided to experiment with self-hosting! As a blind person #accessibility means a lot to me, and I also enjoy science fiction and fantasy (although I haven't read as much recently as I'd like).

Just received our first prototype of a Nickel-metal Hydride battery charger with a USB plug. This board is made to charge from 1 to 6 cells in series and supports a thermister for sensing overheating batteries.This circuit design is planned to be a part of a pen-like stylus with a camera and haptic feedback for blind people to feel visual art.https://codeberg.org/bcecoop/bce-pcb-bq25172dsgr#blind #a11y #accessibility #ee #pcb #fosh #foss #bce #prototype #maker #nimh #battery #charger

@SleepyCatten @oskar_mbr Oh and its open source Hardware and Software!!You can build one for your friends for very cheap.

#SelfHosting week 1, phase 4. FINALLY.The main architecture is up and running now. Lemmy, WriteFreely, Castopod, today I'll get WordPress multisite running; my current site on shared hosting, runs a singular website where I created multilingual through "FullSiteEditing" WordPress feature; but it's quite difficult to maintain in long-term so 2 sites with 2 languages will make it better.Now I have upgraded my hosting plan to Hostinger kvm2, and associated my VPS to the huge lifetime 10TB cloud I have, for podcasts. PCloud, through rclone. Next phase will be WordPress, then maybe to point various services to the right domain (plusbrothers.net and not .online). Most passages have been done via command line, and to find the right commands I've used google gemini. Unfortunately for some features, American (big) tech has still been useful. #accessibility #selfhost #activitypub #blog #multilingual #blind #WordPress

@kim does that, perchance, say eleven in braille 😁

@elettrona @fsfe @EUCommission I'm so so sorry Elena for all the trouble you went through.slightly off topic but: I never set up reverse DNS for my instance because I don't need to send / receive email from it. in case you still have Hostinger and want to give it a second go.But I completely understand your frustration and if you want to abandon this. Big hug

#SelfHosting week 0, phase 1B: DNS records settings. Performed @_elena 's instructions on her "self hosting for newbies" part 2. Except for the post-install as I run it through terminal and not through web UI. For an ms-dos-born it's easier to perform a simple command such as "yunohost tools postinstall" rather than go to web, then type, then search for the various UI elements. Everything went smooth, except for letsencrypt at first. But in the end it seems to have worked. It got stuck because hostinger panel didn't get one suggested parameter, the numeric 3600, every record has a parameter which is 3, 4 or 5 numbers.Created the domain and subdomain to point it to yunohost admin interface, and then obstacle came.Opening browser to subdomain, just returns "connection timed out".Checked for nginx parameters through yunohost terminal, using the desired Sudo commands.Then, "sudo yunohost diagnosis run""sudo yunohost diagnosis show --issues --human-readable"and I got explanation on reverse dns which was wrong.After that, I searched on the web (and on AI, I admit) the position on hostinger panel to set them, and I found "set tpr record"placed the desired domain name.And now it's time to wait for propagation. But what about the "connected timeout", in the article posted in blog.elenarossini.com no such obstacle was mentioned.I'm back to my 20s when I spent the night (it's almost 4 in the morning), learning commands.Last but not least, accessibility issue: I'm using an app called WebSSH pro, downloaded on app store. Set it up, and VoiceOver for iOS does not read the keys I press on keyboard so I'm very slow to type commands there. Pc is better. In a few hours I'll try hostinger's terminal.UPDATE: I have just found I set one DNS wrong, now I'll wait for it to propagate. Next update in some hours. I placed a useless number. Such as 72.162 (wrong) instead of 72.62 (right). Like when you start developing on your own and everything crashes due to a missing semicolumn in a string of code. #accessibility #yunohost #selfhost #blind

Others: "Social media is not for everyone. Social media is usually built for typical and able-bodied people."Me: "Everybody, including differently-abled people, has the right to participate in the social web and present themselves. It's ableism and systemic injustices that need to be addressed, not victim-blaming. #disabilityrights #ableism #inclusion #socialmedia #accessibility #justice #mentalhealth #humanrights #society #internet #equality #advocacy #community #digital

i want to hear from people who use screen readers: what makes alt text useful to you? what doesn't help?#accessibility #a11y #blind #alttext

@tedu oh. i have Firefox set to disallow pages from setting their own fonts, so that would explain it.

@mezz No hard deadline, though I want to host these comics online as soon as possible. So by this method, I would likely put them up without descriptive/alt-text, after which I would slowly update them as I'm able

Reposting. Slots available.After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services. I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work. I cover: iOS: VoiceOver gestures, rotor navigation, Braille displays, Safari, text editing, Mail and Calendars, Shortcuts, and making the most of iOS apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment. macOS: VoiceOver from basics to advanced, Trackpad Commander, Safari and Mail, iWork and Microsoft Office, file management, Terminal, audio tools, and system upkeep. Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics. Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use. Linux: Orca and Speakup, console navigation, package management, distro setup, customizing desktops, and accessibility under Wayland. Concrete goals I can help you achieve: Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer Send and manage email independently Browse the web safely and efficiently Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations Manage files and cloud storage Use social media accessibly Work with Braille displays and keyboards Install and configure accessible software across platforms Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable. Remote training is available worldwide. Pricing: fair and flexible — contact me for a quote. Discounts available for multi-session packages and ongoing weekly training. Contact: UK: 07447 931232 US: 772-766-7331 If these don’t work for you, email me at aaron.graham.hewitt@gmail.com If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help. #Accessibility #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #ScreenReaders #JAWS #NVDA #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Braille #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveTech #LinuxAccessibility #WindowsAccessibility #iOSAccessibility #AndroidAccessibility #MacAccessibility #Orca #ATTraining #TechTraining #AccessibleTech

@alttexthalloffame @ChasMusic I’m not certain but this may have been a result of the new CSS theme tokens work, rather than a standalone change. I can ask the team tomorrow.

@elettrona @_elena @firesidefedi I cannot wait for this episode!