According to FIFA, the 2026 FIFA World Cup aims to become the most inclusive tournament in history. To achieve this, it will provide sign language interpretation at all matches, assistance for people with reduced mobility, sensory spaces, digital accessibility, and trained staff to support fans with disabilities. As a Deaf person, I believe that sign language interpretation at every match represents a historic step forward for accessibility in sports worldwide. This initiative demonstrates that inclusion and equal access can be part of the world's most important sporting events. inside.fifa.com/organisation…

Livewire is my favorite!

Tips for Laravel Devs Code following W3C standards → write semantic HTML in Blade templates and components (use <button>, <nav>, <main>, labels in forms), instead of just <div> with classes. Design accessible interfaces → pay attention to contrast and text size in the Tailwind/Bootstrap components commonly used with Laravel, and verify that Livewire or Inertia/Vue components work with the keyboard. Business case → useful for convincing clients or project managers to invest time in accessibility (less legal risk, more users, better SEO). Check basic issues → integrate tools like Lighthouse, axe DevTools, or WAVE into your workflow, even in CI/CD.

Today, Apple launched new products through a live event on its website. Beyond the technology announcements, I was impressed by its commitment to accessibility. During the Apple Keynote, viewers can choose between "Watch with ASL" or "Watch without ASL", providing flexibility based on individual preferences. Apple also offers live closed captions in multiple languages, making the event accessible to a global audience. Audio descriptions are currently available only in English, but this remains a great example of how to create a more inclusive and accessible user experience for everyone.

Mi esposa Caroline Lobert y yo ya vimos Masters of the Universe A mí me encantó la película porque me hizo recordar con nostalgia las series animadas de los años 80. ¡Por el poder de Grayskull! ¡Yo tengo el poder!

⚠️ AI-generated image (not a real photo). Building accessible websites and mobile apps for everyone. Accessibility is not an option — it's a right. Building accessible Laravel and NativePHP apps for everyone. ♿🚀 #Accessibility #Laravel #NativePHP #A11y

🎉 I'm absolutely thrilled! LSFBGO is now available on all THREE platforms: iOS, Android, and Web. 🚀 My deepest thanks to @simonhamp and @ShaneDRosenthal from @NativePHP, and to the entire NativePHP community — 100% supportive and always ready to solve anything. 🙏 Laravel and NativePHP are the best thing I've done in my professional life. 📱 iOS: apps.apple.com/be/app/lsfbgo… 🤖 Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d… 🌐Web: lsfbgo.cfls.be #Laravel #NativePHP #LSFBGO

Starting the online event FrontEnd Nation 2026. (Luckily I have a close caption live tool in Chrome)

🎙️#PHPverse 2026 talk teaser From writing code to guiding AI: how are our roles changing? In his talk, @jeffrey_way will reflect on the future of software development in an #AI-driven world. Join the conversation on June 9 👉 jb.gg/zd921w

I just published Why the Deaf Community Needs AI and Prompt Literacy medium.com/p/why-the-deaf-co…

A question for business leaders and HR professionals: Is your company prepared to communicate effectively with deaf employees, candidates, and customers? Today, digital tools such as real-time captions, sign language interpreting services, accessible chat platforms, speech-to-text technology, and AI-powered communication tools can help remove communication barriers. My question is: Has your organization implemented these tools and provided training to ensure accessible and inclusive communication for deaf people? Technology is available. Inclusion depends on how we choose to use it. #Accessibility #Inclusion #Deaf #DigitalAccessibility #A11y #DiversityAndInclusion #FutureOfWork

📺 Closed Caption y Subtítulos en Vivo ayudan a las personas sordas y con dificultades auditivas a seguir noticias, programas y conversaciones en tiempo real. Herramientas como Live Caption de Chrome mejoran la accesibilidad digital para todos. #Accessibility #A11y #ClosedCaption #ComunidadSorda. youtu.be/42aj0GLZUBo?si=TJTa…

🌐 Web Accessibility for Deaf People: Beyond Captions When discussing digital accessibility, many people think only about captions. However, creating a truly inclusive web experience for deaf users requires much more. Some key considerations include: ✅ Using visual elements and images that help users understand instructions and messages. ✅ Writing content in clear, simple, and easy-to-understand language. ✅ Providing sign language videos for important content. ✅ Offering customer support through sign language video calls. ✅ Designing AI chatbots that communicate with clear and simple messages. ✅ Allowing users to customize captions, including size, color, and position. ✅ Providing a resizable and movable sign language interpreter window, allowing users to adjust its size and position anywhere on the screen according to their preferences. ✅ Giving users the option to enable both Closed Captions and Sign Language. When available, the platform should automatically offer sign language videos based on the user's country and local sign language (ASL, LSFB, LESCO, LSE, Libras, etc.). ✅ Enabling sign language video messages for communication with organizations and businesses. ✅ Ensuring sufficient color contrast for deaf users who may also have low vision. ✅ Providing high-quality audio for people with partial hearing loss or hearing aids. ✅ Testing accessibility solutions, including sign language avatars, with deaf users before deployment. Accessibility is not only about meeting standards. It is about ensuring that everyone can access information, communicate effectively, and participate equally in the digital world. As a developer and a member of the Deaf community, I believe accessibility should be built into products from the beginning—not added as an afterthought. 🤟 Accessibility benefits everyone. #Accessibility #A11y #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalInclusion #Deaf #DeafCommunity #SignLanguage #UX #AccessibilityMatters #TechnologyForAll

👏 #LaravelLiveJapan proves that accessibility is possible at tech events. English and Japanese captions allow more people to follow the conference sessions. It would be fantastic to also include International Sign Language interpretation to fully include the Deaf community. 🌍🤟 #Accessibility #A11y #Laravel

🤖🙏 Pope Leo XIV just released his first encyclical — and it's about Artificial Intelligence. In "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), he sends a clear message: 👉 AI must serve humanity — not replace or dominate us. We turned this important message into an Easy Read summary — short sentences, simple words, and visuals — designed for the Deaf community and people with cognitive disabilities. ✅ AI must help people, not control them ✅ Protect jobs, dignity, and fairness ✅ The Vatican partnered with Anthropic (creators of Claude AI) ✅ No single group should control AI Accessibility means everyone deserves to understand the news that shapes our world. 💙 ▶️ Watch the Easy Read video here: youtu.be/PRHRaYTtvO8?si=hr5x… #EasyRead #DeafAccessibility #AIEthics #Inclusion #MagnificaHumanitas #PapeLeoXIV #Anthropic #AccessibleContent

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Attended #DeafTech2026 in Vienna, Austria, where nearly 200 Deaf innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and leaders from around the world gathered to discuss AI, XR, Sign Language Avatars, accessibility, education, and the future of technology. As a representative from Costa Rica and Latin America, I believe we must strengthen AI and accessible technology training across our region and build stronger bridges with Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and North America to advance global digital accessibility. My respect and gratitude to Maartje de Meulder, Gomer Otterspeer, and Robin Angelin for creating this inspiring event. See you at #DeafTech2028! 🌍🤟 #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #AI #DeafLeadership #TechForGood