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APC

>>> Free and open source software project @kiwix 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 #FreeInternetOfTheFuture:

apc.org/en/news/kiwix-access-v

#DigitalInclusion @NGIZero

An abstract digital illustration promoting the concept of "Building a Free Internet of the Future." The image features stylised, colorful geometric and organic shapes forming a cityscape at the bottom, with a prominent central screen displaying artwork of red and yellow circular patterns over a diamond background. The text "BUILDING A FREE INTERNET OF THE FUTURE" appears in minimalist font on the left side of the image.
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aaron

You’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
reading4life.mataroa.blog/blog
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.
#Linux #Accessibility #FOSS #DisabilityInTech #Blind #NewUserExperience #Debian #UX #TechBlog #DigitalInclusion

reading4life.mataroa.blogLinux: Helpful or Headache? (Part one, An Introduction) — reading4life
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Headlines Africa

Africa: Shaikha Al Nowais Champions Africa, Digital Inclusion, and Desirable Tourism in Global Campaign for UNWTO Secretary-General: [InfoWire] As the race to elect the next Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) intensifies, candidate Shaikha Al Nowais is making headlines for her bold call to reposition Africa not just as a destination but as a driver of the global tourism… newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKlF #Africa #DigitalInclusion #Tourism #UNWTO #ShaikhaAlNowais

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Micr0byte

holy 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:

  1. introducing the #UnseenImageChallenge - post black squares with detailed alt text to experience social media like screen reader users do. check out micr0.dev/unseenChallenge/ for all the details!
  2. also launching a comprehensive alt text guide at micr0.dev/alttext/ 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.

daily challenge themes start today. monday is nature & outdoors! who's in?

micr0.devThe Unseen Image ChallengeExperience social media the way screen reader users do. Join a movement to make the web accessible to everyone.
#Accessibility#AltText#DigitalInclusion
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Altbot

📢 Introducing the #UnseenImageChallenge! 📢
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: micr0.dev/unseenChallenge

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:

  1. Choose a meaningful image based on the daily theme
  2. Replace it with a plain black square in your post
  3. Write a vivid, detailed description as the alt text
  4. Use the hashtag #UnseenImageChallenge
  5. Nominate 3 friends to join the challenge

Need Help With Alt Text?

Not sure how to write good descriptions? We've created a comprehensive alt text guide at micr0.dev/alttext 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:

  • Monday: Nature & Outdoors
  • Tuesday: Pets & Animal Friends
  • Wednesday: Art & Creativity
  • Thursday: Food & Cuisine
  • Friday: Places & Spaces
  • Saturday: People & Portraits
  • Sunday: Wild Card (anything you choose!)

Duration

The challenge runs for one full week! Join in on any or all of the daily themes.

Community Showcase

I'll be boosting exceptional examples throughout the week and featuring creative descriptions. Your participation helps inspire others!

Supporting the Mission

If you find value in this challenge and want to support Altbot's continued development and accessibility work, you can contribute to the project at ko-fi.com/micr0byte. All funds go directly toward server costs, development, and expanding our accessibility initiatives. However, awareness and participation are the most important contributions!

Why This Matters

Every 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

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!

micr0.devThe Unseen Image ChallengeExperience social media the way screen reader users do. Join a movement to make the web accessible to everyone.
#Accessibility#AltText#DigitalInclusion
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CommuniCity Project

🔍 How can a gamified metaverse help young people make healthier life choices and support their mental wellbeing?

In Breda, an innovative solution co-created with youth is doing just that — offering a safe, interactive space for guidance, reflection, and discovery.

👉 Learn more about this CommuniCity pilot and its impact: communicity-project.eu/2025/04

#YouthEmpowerment#MentalHealth#Innovation
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