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Alt Text is the Ocean You Thought Was a Pond

Vast, dark ocean with moderate waves.
Photo by Phil Desforges

Alt text is vast and varied. There’s no way to make it perfect, but there are plenty of things we can do better. Let me show you what I know about that. Buckle up — there’s a lot to cover.

Mullvad and Daniel Berntsson’s Failed Cleanup

Illustration of a street sweeper vehicle.

Mullvad just released an official long-form response to the discovery that their co-founder Daniel Berntsson supporting a fascist party in Sweden. Their response doesn’t help, and neither does Daniel’s essay on why he donated to them.

Accessibility’s Role in the Learning Process

Geometric illustration of a fish with muted colors.

Accessibility is for everyone. Even you. And in the context of education, it’s especially important for students. They can only learn if content is accessible to them. So let’s look at some ways we can help with that.