#accessibility

#accessibility

Keyboard shortcuts have been a staple feature in Windows for decades, but most users only know the basics. At first glance, they don't seem all that useful since you can also do these actions with your mouse, but I challenge you to try them over the course of a workday; I bet you'll notice a boost in productivity. Also: 5 apps I always install on every new Windows PC - and why they're essential

The resort town of Banff, in southwestern Canada's Alberta province, is the heart of Banff National Park, a 2,500-square-mile adventure haven beloved in summer for its sparkling alpine lakes, wildflower fields, and scenic hiking trails that crisscross the mountainous landscape. But in this stretch of the Rockies, where ski season can last up to late May, resorts, hotels, and tours are adding winter appeal on and off the slopes.

The pace of online gaming evolution has been tremendous - from single-player browser-based games to multiplayer immersive digital worlds. Online gaming is now an indubitable cornerstone of the entertainment industry and has fundamentally transformed how individuals engage with, consume, and learn digital content. As the advancement of technology continues to evolve, the impact of online gaming will continue to propel gaming to heights of modern entertainment that were inconceivable two decades ago.

As demonstrated by this clip, new update adds a "Music Volume" option in the racer's settings that lets you adjust how loud the music is while you're driving around and throwing blue shells at each other. However, the only options you have in this setting are "Normal" and "Loud." You can't tweak these presets at all, and most people who adjust the music volume in video games aren't making it ; they're usually trying to balance it so they can hear audio cues, voice acting,

MyLidl app uses confusing terminology, making it a challenge to find anything. Photo illustration by the author. When we talk about the fundamental principles of accessibility, it's typically applied to websites, and of course, to building design. My recent experience with grocery shopping post-pandemic has got me thinking about the ways in which those principles are being violated in the day-to-day routine of feeding ourselves.

Digital equity in education ensures every student has access to the same digital resources and opportunities. Inclusive smart classroom technology embodies this principle by accommodating diverse learning needs. These tools enable all students, regardless of ability or background, to benefit from technology. Smart boards, for instance, can serve as assistive classroom technology, allowing students with disabilities to engage more fully.

At React Advanced 2025, Aurora Scharff presented Building Interactive Async UI with React 19 and Ariakit and shared how ARIAKit, an open-source accessibility library, enables developers to build custom UI components that meet WCAG standards without requiring deep accessibility expertise. The presentation showcased a practical approach to combining ARIAKit's unstyled primitives with modern React patterns to create production-ready, accessible interfaces.

Learning about UX design is one of the most accessible ways to explore the tech world without needing to write code. Whether you are curious about digital products, enjoy solving problems, or want to design experiences people love using, UX design offers a creative and welcoming place to begin. Many beginners start exploring UX through online coding courses, because these programs help you understand how digital products are built and why design decisions matter. You do not need prior experience

Soon after, the French architectural firm BLP was entrusted with renovating it and bringing natural light back into the original three-story building, designed in an eclectic style by the architect Charles Planckaert. The idea "was to open it to the city and make it more accessible to the public", says the museum's head of collections Hélène Ferron. The central patio's glass roof has been restored and a mosaic by Giandomenico Facchina that lay behind layers of plaster has been uncovered.

Public transport operator EBS has placed an order with BYD for 73 electric buses, which will enter service in Zeeland from December 2026 under the brand Reizen Door Zeeland, the name under which the company will operate public transport in the province. The news is shared by EBS itself with a press note. The order comprises 64 twelve-metre buses and 9 fifteen-metre buses, with the first vehicles expected to be delivered in summer 2026.

Fiona Hinze can see it coming when she spins around the streets of San Francisco: An indicator showing that her wheelchair battery is running out of juice. Hinze is always with someone when she's out with her power chair. When the battery dies, she switches on the manual mode, takes the chair out of gear, and asks her companion to push her chair - which weighs a couple hundred pounds, plus her body weight - to her car.

Under the proposals, buses that currently serve Oxford Street would be rerouted to the north, heading along Wigmore Street and Henrietta Place. Two new pairs of bus stops with shelters and countdown displays would be installed along this route. It's expected that the diversion would add no more than a minute to journey times.

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said: "We need urgent action to give the nation's high street a new lease of life." PA Media "I'm pleased that we're now moving ahead with our exciting plans to regenerate this iconic area, backed by the vast majority of Londoners and businesses," he added. The mayor explained that the new proposals, released on Friday, "map out the potential next steps" of the plan. Sir Sadiq said he "encourages everyone to have their say on the proposals".

Fernando Andrade understood this intimately when he began designing the Amazon Bus Station in Belém, a project born not from architectural ego but from genuine public consultation with the people who would actually use it. They asked for four things: protection from the weather, environmental comfort, durability, and reasonable cost. What they got exceeded every expectation: a soaring, sculptural shelter that treats public transit users as deserving of the same design attention typically reserved for museums and corporate headquarters.

Doctors said Wong likely wouldn't live beyond the age of 18, which she said limited her early worldview in ways that ultimately pushed her toward justice work. 'Doctors told my parents I wouldn't live past 18, so I grew up never imagining what grownup old ass Alice would look like, and this is why visibility, being able to tell our stories and controlling our own narratives, is why I do what I do,' Wong said during a 2024 summit, per the Chronicle.

I really hope my casting sets precedent, says Bode, adding: It's just navigating a world and a system that we have just not been acknowledged in as we should be.

"Earning the distinction of being the first Accessibility Verified state reflects Oregon's deep and ongoing commitment to welcoming all travelers," Kevin Wright, the VP of brand stewardship at Travel Oregon, said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure. "Through this designation, we're building a tourism landscape where inclusion is meaningful and central to the visitor experience."

The Barbican is a maze. A beautiful brutalist, multi-levelled maze of crisscrossing walkways in the sky - but still a maze. In a way, that's part of the cultural institution's charm, always leading visitors to discover surprising corners of the site. There are, however, a few downsides to the Barbican's labyrinthine layout. Sometimes you'll try to meet a friend before a show and find yourself at the opposite side to where you're meant to be (or worse, in the car park).

Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the Royal National Institute of Blind People urged the authorities to act "immediately" to fix the issue. The charity said it was concerned the puddle was affecting some people's ability to "walk safely and independently" in the area. Campaigns officer Clay Nash said the flood water blocks access to a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing that allows blind and partially-sighted people to safely cross the road to reach Moorfields Eye Hospital.

I regularly restart my Pixel 9 Pro, and there's a good reason for that. Actually, there are several reasons why I regularly restart my phone (weekly -- at least). Here's a short list for you to ponder: Improves performance by clearing temporary caches. Enhances security by disrupting possible cyberattacks and clearing possible malware stored in memory. Resolves issues such as if your phone has slowed down, is getting hot, apps are crashing, and you're having connectivity issues, a restart often will fix those issues.

Retailers obsess over traffic and promotional strategy, but holiday performance ultimately comes down to how many shoppers make it from product page to cart to confirmation. Baymard Institute reported that 70% of shopping carts are abandoned, representing billions in lost revenue each year. In normal weeks, that's painful. During Cyber Week and the weekends that follow, it's revenue walking out the virtual door.

Pedestrians are forced to sprint past it for fear of a tidal wave from passing taxis; elderly people have been known to test the amphibious capabilities of mobility scooters; and passengers in a rush have to choose between wet socks or missing their train. Stretching several metres between Upper Woburn Place and Gower Street, the pool on the busy road in Camden has earned local notoriety for stubbornly reappearing following rainfall and evading highways workers' efforts to drain it.

Taking therapy sessions beyond the four walls of the office transforms practice. While traditional indoor sessions offer a predictable and stable environment, outdoor sessions provide a co-created experience by combining therapy with the benefits of time in nature with physical movement. The walk-and-talk therapy format has grown rapidly over the past five years, accelerated by the pandemic and therapists taking sessions outdoors to reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.

As someone living with chronic illness, I've had to be creative when it comes to where I work. On good days, I'm in my actual office, but when I'm flaring, I'm usually curled up in bed with my laptop on its side, which is obviously not ideal. Finding a setup that's actually stable and ergonomic has been a struggle, to say the least. That's why this rolling bedside table from FlexiSpot caught my eye - it looks like it could genuinely make life easier.

Clancy has now posted a personal statement on the Twitch X account, apologizing directly to Emiru and taking responsibility for the incident. "It shouldn't have happened and we take that very seriously," Clancy said in the statement. "We failed, both in allowing it to occur, and in our response following. We mismanaged our communications about the incident, and that includes the comments I made. I apologize to Emiru for all that took place."