The Internet's Accessibility Problem — and How To Fix It | Clive Loseby | TED

The internet provides access to knowledge for billions across the world, but how accessible is it really? Website accessibility advocate Clive Loseby sheds light on why many parts of the web are closed off to those with disabilities -- and lays out some steps to make being online better for everyone.

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[غونايآغا]

I have a Vision impairment and I'm glad that there are people know what we are going through these days
Thank you Ted you are a good Channel,
thank you mr. Clive for t these information "websites are my window to the world"

[erinsilver]

I would actually put out that a combination of the doors would be best. When his put up the two pictures. I would have said the white doors, as my issue is with sight. I didn’t even realize that the black doors were sliders, due to low contrast.

So I would suggest the functionality of the black doors, and the white color of the other doors.

[mgailp]

Many websites also are fail badly on a computer set in dark mode or extra large default font. It is not hard to have themes to quickly check these

[muzzybeat]

The gent spends 11.5 minutes lecturing everyone on why web accessibility matters, including several minutes surveying on whether a disabled person would rather use an accessible doorway or an inaccessible one. Then he gives just one single actual tip for improvement. Then out. Holy man. I sometimes audit websites for accessibility issues and he could have easily given 15 valuable tips in 5 minutes without rushing through them. I don't think the issue is that people cannot comprehend the point. I think it's that they have no clue what to do. And many are preoccupied putting out site business fires daily.

[frentbow]

I've requested my local council provide Subtitles and transcripts on their live meetings but they never do.

[VINEETRAWAT-hu]

Sir I have been blind in one eye (phthisis bulbi) since I was 9 years old and have nearsightedness(myopia) in my other eye(better eye).
Along with my vision impairment, I also have borderline/mild developmental delays with ADHD.

I come from a very poor family background and I have been working to financially support my family.
I am a deeply passionate 22-year-old self-taught full-stack web developer/programmer with over three years of work experience with no degree, driven by an insatiable curiosity and love for technology. I have cultivated advanced technical skills and problem-solving abilities. I possess a deep sense of purpose to be of use, eager to contribute to the tech industry and create a positive impact. I have been seeking opportunities where I can leverage my unique perspective and skills to solve complex challenges.

I also hope to maintain the ability to pursue my interests and passions for a long time.

Currently, I have been struggling to get good career opportunities and a good quality of accessible education here in India. Sir, I desperately in need of your support and guidance.

[KeiranR]

... people with disabilities still can't ride the train in australia ... especially not easily the government has had 20 years to fix it ..very little has been done ...

[Headerflame]

I’m fairly sure that thats C-3PO’s brother or cousin going on the sound of his voice and cadence.😉

[Reigninsuds]

Some of us blinds can use a mouse with the pointer maxed out in combination with zoom.

[darrell]

Free idea: QR codes. Cameras can see many things we can not. What if every web page had a QR code that took you to an audio file that spoke to you? Even people like me that can see, but like to listen more than scan the pages of text would get some use from this. QR codes and a smart camera, spy phones (they are not smart but they can spy!) I even used my phone to scan text and it spoke it all to me. So scanners on phones that can use a camera are already in use. People need to hear this.

[RhizometricReality]

I only have one working eye. Our world is actively hostile to the visually impaired.

[Apice.]

TED talks used to be about people going over life changing experiences or complex studies

Now it's all "this is a problem. we should fix it"

[TheLeoPoint]

Internet websites or any social media platforms are not government or world leaders itself, they should be stand non-discriminatory, if website permission decided on the based of skin colour? or disability, ? Or base on gender ?what is the logic behind it ?sad and discriminated act, .. agreed, It is better to follow a rule in real life than to make it only on piece of paper.

[jeavon]

Am I to believe we are progressing during all that is occurring?

[margueriteauger]

boring why are you cutting in to Bill's channel

[Sathila.R]

The waffle house has found its new host.