Every year, on 3rd December, the world pauses to honour the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)— a day dedicated not just to awareness, but to action, empathy, inclusion, and dignity. But beyond the hashtags, events, and social posts, this day carries a deeper message: People with disabilities do not need our pity. They need our partnership. They do not need our sympathy. They...
Fully Funded Opportunities for Africans
If you’re looking for growth, leadership, or international experiences, here are some fully funded programs to consider: Gratitude Network FellowshipA 13-month leadership program for nonprofit leaders serving children and youth. Coaching, peer learning, and strategic growth are at its core.Website: Gratitude Network+1Deadline: February 6, 2026. IVI RMA Global Health Social Impact AwardA grant to...
Top 7 AI Prompts as suggested, Forbes: Web Accessibility
Web Accessibility: We all use AI in our daily lives today, and if digital accessibility matters to us, then it only makes sense to use AI to quickly check certain aspects of our websites. I’m sharing this information because it’s both practical and helpful for anyone familiar with AI who wants to identify potential accessibility issues on their site in just a few minutes. Popular AI tools like...
Accessibility Overlays: Why Quick Fixes Don’t Solve Accessibility
The Truth About Accessibility Overlays, a professional advice to everyone starting a new website development project Understanding What Accessibility Overlays Are Accessibility overlays are tools that claim to improve the accessibility of websites by adding a layer of third-party code—usually JavaScript—to modify how a website behaves or looks. They are often marketed as a “one-click” solution to...
A11y, What it means in Accessibility?
A11Y – In the accessibility community, you’ll often come across the term “a11y.” It’s a numeronym, a numerical abbreviation, where the number 11 represents the eleven letters between the “a” and the “y” in the word “accessibility.” So, a11y means accessibility. While “a11y” can refer to all aspects of accessibility, it’s most commonly used in the context of digital accessibility, which...
