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APC>>> Free and open source software project <a href="https://mastodon.social/@kiwix" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kiwix</a> has provided access to vital information in diverse places, including in isolated communities. "If there's one thing we've learnt over the years, it is that the digital divide can take many forms: rural schools in Africa, refugee camps in the Middle East or South Asia, prisoners in the US or Europe, North Korean dissidents..."New interview in our Series Building a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FreeInternetOfTheFuture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FreeInternetOfTheFuture</a>: <a href="https://www.apc.org/en/news/kiwix-access-vital-information-anywhere-including-places-confinement-and-isolated-communities" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.apc.org/en/news/kiwix-access-vital-information-anywhere-including-places-confinement-and-isolated-communities</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://mastodon.xyz/@NGIZero" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@NGIZero</a>

aaronYou’ve seen my posts about Linux accessibility. You’ve read me scream about broken screen readers, unusable bootloaders, and the sheer volume of stuff that only works after three undocumented hacks and a blood sacrifice. That’s from someone who already knows how to deal with this mess. But what happens when someone new tries to step in? My partner just published the first post in a new blog series called “Linux: Helpful or Headache?” It’s a personal account of what it feels like to stare into the abyss of Linux as a blind user who hasn’t even installed it yet. This isn’t a “how to” guide. It’s not a technical tutorial. It’s a moment of honest vulnerability and curiosity in the face of a system that’s infamous for treating newcomers like an inconvenience. Part One – An Introduction <a href="https://reading4life.mataroa.blog/blog/linux-helpful-or-headache-part-one-an-introduction/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://reading4life.mataroa.blog/blog/linux-helpful-or-headache-part-one-an-introduction/</a> She’s totally blind. She’s used to Windows and iOS — platforms where accessibility is at least visible, documented, and supported. Linux? From the outside, it looks like a twisted obstacle course: too many distros, zero onboarding, no centralized help, and a community that can't agree on anything except that "you should have read the wiki." And yet… she’s jumping in anyway. This first post talks about that pre-installation limbo. The “what the hell even is a distro?” stage. The existential dread of picking between MATE and GNOME when you don’t even know how to pronounce “Flatpak.” The raw, unfiltered feeling of not knowing what you don’t know — and doing it anyway, because the itch to explore is stronger than the fear of breaking stuff. There’s no cheerleading here. No “yay open source!” No tidy beginner tutorial with copy-paste terminal commands. Just one blind woman staring down the reality that Linux doesn’t come with a support number, and deciding to try it anyway — not because it’s easy, but because she wants to learn, grow, and maybe even call bullshit where it’s due. And if you're wondering — no, I didn’t write or co-write it. This is her voice, her experience, her story. But it does tie in beautifully with the nightmare I’ve been chronicling in my own posts, from a totally different vantage point. If you’ve ever tried to onboard someone to Linux, especially someone disabled, this is what it actually looks like. And if you’ve ever told someone “Linux is great, just pick a distro,” read this and realize how much we take for granted. Go read it. Boost it. Follow the series. She's only just getting started. <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Linux</a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/FOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FOSS</a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/DisabilityInTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DisabilityInTech</a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Blind</a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/NewUserExperience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NewUserExperience</a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Debian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Debian</a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/UX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UX</a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/TechBlog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TechBlog</a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a>

TechnoTenshi :verified_trans: :Fire_Lesbian:SMS 2FA isn’t just insecure—it’s inaccessible. In rural Appalachia, lack of cell coverage means locked accounts, missed codes, and no way in without driving to town. A tech barrier dressed up as a security feature.<a href="https://blog.stillgreenmoss.net/sms-2fa-is-not-just-insecure-its-also-hostile-to-mountain-people" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://blog.stillgreenmoss.net/sms-2fa-is-not-just-insecure-its-also-hostile-to-mountain-people</a><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/2FA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#2FA</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cybersecurity</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/RuralTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RuralTech</a>

Europe Says<a href="https://www.europesays.com/2065851/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.europesays.com/2065851/</a> South Korea’s Binary Broadband Push: Bridging the Digital Divide, One Village at a Time <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/6G" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#6G</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/broadband" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#broadband</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalDivide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalDivide</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/FiberInternet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FiberInternet</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/ICTPolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ICTPolicy</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/PublicPrivatePartnership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PublicPrivatePartnership</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/RuralConnectivity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RuralConnectivity</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/SouthKorea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SouthKorea</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Telecom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Telecom</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/UniversalService" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UniversalService</a>

Europe Says<a href="https://www.europesays.com/2057862/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.europesays.com/2057862/</a> UK risks ‘sleepwalking into crisis’ with cashless society <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/business" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#business</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Cashless" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cashless</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Economy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Economy</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/FinancialAndDigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FinancialAndDigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/money" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#money</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#News</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Poverty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Poverty</a>

Assn for Computing MachineryDigital accessibility shouldn't be an afterthought. Explore the latest issue of <a href="https://mastodon.acm.org/tags/ACMTechBriefs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ACMTechBriefs</a> to learn why accessibility matters, what's holding back progress, and how we can move forward.📄 Download the PDF: <a href="https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3731725" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3731725</a><a href="https://mastodon.acm.org/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://mastodon.acm.org/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a>

Letterform ArchiveMany of the world’s languages are under-supported by digital typography. A crucial step toward change is inclusive type design education that meets the next generation of font makers where they are. Letterform Archive is thrilled to partner with Stanford SILICON and <a href="https://typo.social/@wordsoftype" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@wordsoftype</a> on the Knuth Bigelow Type Design Incubator.<a href="https://typo.social/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://typo.social/tags/TypeDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TypeDesign</a> <a href="https://typo.social/tags/TypeDesignIncubator" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TypeDesignIncubator</a> <a href="https://typo.social/tags/TypeWest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TypeWest</a> <a href="https://typo.social/tags/StanfordSilicon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#StanfordSilicon</a>

Europe Says<a href="https://www.europesays.com/2043089/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.europesays.com/2043089/</a> New Zealand urged to boost digital strategy & address tech gaps <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/aotearoa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#aotearoa</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/ArtificialIntelligenceAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ArtificialIntelligenceAI</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Cybersecurity</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DataGovernance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DataGovernance</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DataSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DataSecurity</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalDivide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalDivide</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalEconomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalEconomy</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalLiteracy</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalStrategy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalStrategy</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalTransformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalTransformation</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DigitalWorkforce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalWorkforce</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/GenerativeAI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GenerativeAI</a>(GenAI) <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NewZealand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NewZealand</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NewZealand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NewZealand</a>(NZ) <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/OneNewZealand" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OneNewZealand</a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/TUANZ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TUANZ</a>

Micr0byteholy 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:<ol><li>introducing the <a href="https://wetdry.world/tags/UnseenImageChallenge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UnseenImageChallenge</a> - post black squares with detailed alt text to experience social media like screen reader users do. check out <a href="https://micr0.dev/unseenChallenge/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://micr0.dev/unseenChallenge/</a> for all the details!</li><li>also launching a comprehensive alt text guide at <a href="https://micr0.dev/alttext/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://micr0.dev/alttext/</a> 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.</li></ol>daily challenge themes start today. monday is nature & outdoors! who's in?<a href="https://wetdry.world/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://wetdry.world/tags/AltText" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AltText</a> <a href="https://wetdry.world/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a>

Altbot📢 Introducing the <a href="https://fuzzies.wtf/tags/UnseenImageChallenge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UnseenImageChallenge</a>! 📢 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: <a href="https://micr0.dev/unseenChallenge" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://micr0.dev/unseenChallenge</a>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:<ol><li>Choose a meaningful image based on the daily theme</li><li>Replace it with a plain black square in your post</li><li>Write a vivid, detailed description as the alt text</li><li>Use the hashtag <a href="https://fuzzies.wtf/tags/UnseenImageChallenge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#UnseenImageChallenge</a></li><li>Nominate 3 friends to join the challenge</li></ol>Need Help With Alt Text?Not sure how to write good descriptions? We've created a comprehensive alt text guide at <a href="https://micr0.dev/alttext" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://micr0.dev/alttext</a> 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:<ul><li>Monday: Nature & Outdoors</li><li>Tuesday: Pets & Animal Friends</li><li>Wednesday: Art & Creativity</li><li>Thursday: Food & Cuisine</li><li>Friday: Places & Spaces</li><li>Saturday: People & Portraits</li><li>Sunday: Wild Card (anything you choose!)</li></ul>DurationThe challenge runs for one full week! Join in on any or all of the daily themes.Community ShowcaseI'll be boosting exceptional examples throughout the week and featuring creative descriptions. Your participation helps inspire others!Supporting the MissionIf you find value in this challenge and want to support Altbot's continued development and accessibility work, you can contribute to the project at <a href="https://ko-fi.com/micr0byte" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/micr0byte</a>. All funds go directly toward server costs, development, and expanding our accessibility initiatives. However, awareness and participation are the most important contributions!Why This MattersEvery 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<ul><li>Challenge information and examples: <a href="https://micr0.dev/unseenChallenge" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://micr0.dev/unseenChallenge</a></li><li>The Art of Alt Text guide: <a href="https://micr0.dev/alttext" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://micr0.dev/alttext</a></li></ul>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!<a href="https://fuzzies.wtf/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://fuzzies.wtf/tags/AltText" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AltText</a> <a href="https://fuzzies.wtf/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a>

May Likes TorontoSuper 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 <a href="https://odlan.ca/annual-reports" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://odlan.ca/annual-reports</a> Together, we’re making digital spaces safer & more inclusive! <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Canada</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/DigitalDivide" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalDivide</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/lgbtq" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#lgbtq</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/lgbtqia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#lgbtqia</a>

The Bright SideA digital revolution is underway in Indonesia! 🇮🇩 Internet access has skyrocketed to 79% in 2024, growing from 53% in 2022.Plus, digital wallets have brought millions into banking.What a shift toward financial inclusivity! <a href="https://mas.to/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Finance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Finance</a>

Nicolas Ward :dogcow:A little local personal story on how Seattle non-profit InterConnection changed the writer's life by getting them a laptop <a href="https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/10/11/digital-inclusion-week-2024-how-access-to-a-computer-changed-the-course-of-my-life/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://techtalk.seattle.gov/2024/10/11/digital-inclusion-week-2024-how-access-to-a-computer-changed-the-course-of-my-life/</a> <a href="https://tacobelllabs.net/tags/digitalinclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#digitalinclusion</a>

Puneet Singh SinghalSharing my observation on the pattern of common accessibility problems. It will be beneficial to accessibility professionals: Your temporary solution to a temporary problem can potentially become a permanent problem. Don't underestimate these "small" bugs or errors. Overlays are such an example.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DisabilityInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DisabilityInclusion</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WeAreBillionStrong" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WeAreBillionStrong</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AXSChat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AXSChat</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/a11y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#a11y</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HumanRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#HumanRights</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Technology</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Disability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Disability</a>

Puneet Singh SinghalIndia has taken a significant step forward with the enforcement of the IS 17802 standard, marking a commitment to digital inclusion for people with disabilities.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/a11y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#a11y</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AXSChat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AXSChat</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WeAreBillionStrong" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WeAreBillionStrong</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DigitalAccessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalAccessibility</a> <a href="https://www.barrierbreak.com/indias-digital-inclusion-initiative-is-now-a-law-is-17802-mandates-accessible-ict-products-and-services/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.barrierbreak.com/indias-digital-inclusion-initiative-is-now-a-law-is-17802-mandates-accessible-ict-products-and-services/</a>

Sean GonsalvesThis young network engineer and the nonprofit org he works for - Project Waves - are doing amazing things in BaltimoreMy story here on how Devin Weaver designed, built, and operates a <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/communitybroadband" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#communitybroadband</a> network that brings free gig speed <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/Internet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Internet</a> service to low-income apartment buildings in one of the nation's most disconnected cities<a href="https://newsie.social/tags/DigitalEquity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalEquity</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/BlackMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BlackMastodon</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/broadband" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#broadband</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/equity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#equity</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/DigitalInclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DigitalInclusion</a><a href="https://communitynets.org/content/making-waves-baltimore-community-driven-connectivity" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://communitynets.org/content/making-waves-baltimore-community-driven-connectivity</a>

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