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NV AccessNVDA 2025.2 Beta 5 is now available for testing!Read more & Download at: <a href="https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-2beta5/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2025-2beta5/</a>Changes in Beta 5: - Fixed a bug where supported languages were incorrectly being reported as unsupported. - Updates to translations.Please try Beta 5 and let us know what you think.<a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NVDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NVDA</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NVDAsr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NVDAsr</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NewVersion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NewVersion</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Update" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Update</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Beta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Beta</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/PreRelease" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PreRelease</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FOSS</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FLOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FLOSS</a>

Inautilo<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Business" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Business</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Experiences" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Experiences</a> Their accessibility statement was a lie · “I wasn’t going to complain to customer service…” <a href="https://ilo.im/165m95" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://ilo.im/165m95</a>_____ <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WCAG" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WCAG</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Legislation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Legislation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Website" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Website</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Design" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Design</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WebDesign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WebDesign</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Development" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Development</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WebDev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WebDev</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Frontend" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Frontend</a>

Tarren (They/Them)Non-blind user wondering about TTS accessibility problems

Tarren (They/Them)<a href="https://mastodon-belgium.be/@dorgaldir" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@dorgaldir</a> Making sure that web sites and/or apps are actually <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a> friendly, not just with a random checker, but ideally with input from the community. That last bit goes for all accessibility measures, really.

A_Nun_Ymous ☳<a href="https://fuzzies.wtf/@altbot" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@altbot</a> <a href="https://norden.social/@MeierSchulze" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@MeierSchulze</a> "Sammelochsen"? Ich weiß nicht, ob das ein <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Fehler" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Fehler</a> oder Slang ist, aber liebe <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Screenreader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Screenreader</a>-Benutzer*innen: Auf jeden Fall sind "Samenschoten" gemeint.Edit, weil Antwort nicht öffentlich gestellt war.

Katj_ann<a href="https://norden.social/tags/Bildbeschreibung" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Bildbeschreibung</a> <a href="https://norden.social/tags/ALT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ALT</a> für <a href="https://norden.social/tags/Screenreader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Screenreader</a> <a href="https://norden.social/tags/Sehbehinderung" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sehbehinderung</a> <a href="https://norden.social/tags/Blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Blind</a> Das Foto zeigt eine große Menschenmenge vor dem Reichstagsgebäude in Berlin. Im Vordergrund liegt auf dem Boden ausgebreitet eine riesige Stoffbahn mit Farben des Regenbogens. Die Menschen halten Regenbogenfahnen und Progress Pride Flaggen in den Händen. Auf dem Dach wehen die deutsche und die Europa Flagge. Unten rechts im Foto weißer Text: "Danke!!! Gerade eben am Reichstag!" <a href="https://lsbt.me/@dortmundqueerjugend" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@dortmundqueerjugend</a>

NV AccessAt NV Access we are always interested in understanding the satisfaction of our NVDA users. Plus we like to understand clearly what is important to you and also identify what we can do more effectively. We encourage you to complete the NVDA Satisfaction Survey 2025 to assist us with improving the NVDA user experience. It is a short, three question survey, which is anonymous and does not require signing in.Complete at: <a href="https://nvaccess.org/survey" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://nvaccess.org/survey</a><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NVDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NVDA</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NVDAsr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NVDAsr</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Survey" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Survey</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a>

Dickson TanI often get asked about how I do software development with a <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a> and I also have some thoughts about <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DevTool" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DevTool</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a>. Finally found the time to write my thoughts down properly.<a href="https://neurrone.com/posts/software-development-at-800-wpm/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://neurrone.com/posts/software-development-at-800-wpm/</a>

NV AccessWe've made it even easier to get to YOUR official NVDA users email group. Just head to: <a href="https://nvaccess.org/nvda-users" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://nvaccess.org/nvda-users</a>If you haven't yet joined, come join us either on the web, or sign up directly by emailing nvda-users+subscribe@nvaccess.orgJoin NV Access staff and the community, ask questions, share tips, and enjoy a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.<a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NVDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NVDA</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NVDAsr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NVDAsr</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Community</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/User" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#User</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Users" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Users</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Friendly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Friendly</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Tips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Tips</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Info" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Info</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Information" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Information</a>

NV AccessAre you a developer looking to make a difference? NVDA is on GitHub with an enthusiastic community of people who report issues, test bugs & features & submit code to improve NVDA. Now is an exciting time to become involved in a not-for-profit. Use your skills to directly impact the lives of blind & vision impaired people around the world! Find out more, read the developer docs & join in at: <a href="https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda</a><a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NVDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NVDA</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/NVDAsr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NVDAsr</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Community</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Contribute" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Contribute</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FLOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FLOSS</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/FOSS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FOSS</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/OpenSource" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OpenSource</a>

Georgiana BrummellThis post was inspired by the accessibility, or lack there of, of various operating systems, annoyances that people have with Windows, and the current state of Linux, which many sighted people tout as a great Windows alternative. While there are obviously some blind people who use it, overall, the experience is neither streamlined nor easy. and it can be downright frustrating. There is Mac OS, but then, there is the expense of a Mac, plus the fact that many normal periferals can't be used with it. There are Android and IOS, but these are touch-based, not built for computers, though both can be used with real keyboards. Still, such operating systems come with their own headaches.My solution is one that cuts through all of the hurdles to a system that is fast, efficient, light on resources, and very accessible. This is DOS. I am not referring to MS-DOS, but to modern varients such as FreeDOS (just updated this year), Enhanced DR-DOS (updated a few years ago), VDOS (a version that runs directly in modern Windows systems), etc. For instance, this is FreeDOS.<a href="https://www.freedos.org/download/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.freedos.org/download/</a>This is a wonderful (and long) list of general fallacies that people may hold about the operating system, as well as statements debunking them and proving why it is still a viable choice in 2025.<a href="http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ak621/DOS/DOS-Fal.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ak621/DOS/DOS-Fal.html</a>For us in the blind community, there are really only two issues standing in our way. The first is a good screen reader, and the second is software synthesis. Yet even these can be overcome. While many DOS screen readers were made in the past, only one is now completely open source. That is Provox. The entire code is available for us to update to our hearts' content. (Look down the page and you will find the download link under the screen reader section.)<a href="https://allinaccess.com/happ/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://allinaccess.com/happ/</a>Of course, we could create an entirely new one, but this gives us a good place to start if we don't want to reinvent the wheel. As for hardware synthesis, it was done in the past, with Flipper. It's not the best, but it shows that it is possible. Now, with all of these updates to DOS itself, as well as faster machines with better memory, soundcards, and drivers, it should be easier to create a software synthesizer.There are still people programming for DOS, both for everyday use and versions of the operating system itself. Why not collaborate with them? Why can't we have a text-based, keyboard-driven operating system that works for us, that isn't bloated, and that we can even help to create? Imagine a version of DOS designed with accessibility in mind. What if it came with a built-in screen reader that talked during installation, braille support, a magnifier, ocr software, various other accessibility options, and menus that were easy to navigate for those who didn't wish to use the commandline, as well as access to it for those who did? What if it were free, or at the very least, extremely cheap, and could run on almost anything, so that anyone in the world could use it, provided he had some sort of computer? This is all within reach.How many of you would be interested in at least trying out these modern versions of DOS to see what they offer and how far we could take them into the realm of accessibility and daily use?<a href="https://someplace.social/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#accessibility</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#blind</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/commandline" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#commandline</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/computing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#computing</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/DOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DOS</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/FreeDOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FreeDOS</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/OperatingSystem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#OperatingSystem</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/programming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#programming</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/SoftwareSynthesizer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SoftwareSynthesizer</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/SpeechSynthesis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SpeechSynthesis</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/text" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#text</a>-based <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/tui" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tui</a> <a href="https://someplace.social/tags/WindowsAlternative" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#WindowsAlternative</a>

Andre LouisHere's a quick demo on how to enable TTS on the Nintendo Switch 2 from the home screen. Hopefully these menus are the same across all devices, though I have no way to know that for certain.Edit: For other blind Switch/Switch 2 owners, I started a WhatsApp group to discuss the accessibility of the console and it's games. DM if you'd like to join.Download: <a href="https://onj.me/media/Switch2_Accessibility.mp3" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://onj.me/media/Switch2_Accessibility.mp3</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Nintendo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Nintendo</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Switch2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Switch2</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/TTS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#TTS</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a>

FlorianHere's another one for the <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#blind</a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/hiveMind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#hiveMind</a> primarily, but feel free to chime in if you have a good idea. For an upcoming video/stream, I am looking into video editing as a <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/screenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#screenReader</a> user. I'd like to cover both <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/mac" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mac</a> and <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/windows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#windows</a> and am curious what solutions have worked well for people in the past. Conditions are no mouse usage at all, app needs to be screenreader-compatible, ideally somewhat full-featured both for <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/audio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#audio</a> and <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/video" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#video</a>. Be it <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/iMovie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#iMovie</a>, <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/Clipchamp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Clipchamp</a>, <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/quicktime" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#quicktime</a>, <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/reaper" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#reaper</a>, a dreaded <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AI</a> tool, tell me thy success stories, thy struggles and thy findings! :) <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#accessibility</a>

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AEBCCurious about AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT? This intro session is designed for screen reader users. Learn how to: ✅ Use Copilot and ChatGPT with a screen reader ✅ Summarize inaccessible PDF files ✅ Use conversation mode ✅ And more helpful tips! Watch now on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/xOEPks8F8-g" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/xOEPks8F8-g</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BlindTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BlindTech</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AItools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AItools</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ChatGPT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ChatGPT</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MicrosoftCopilot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MicrosoftCopilot</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AEBC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AEBC</a>

Mrs. Future-to-be AndrewsArgh. More and more people/groups I'd like to keep in touch with are having their most social interactions and taking feedback using <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/discord" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#discord</a>. I hate the experience though as far as using it with a <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Screenreader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Screenreader</a>, either on my computer or on my phone. Can somebody please direct me to a space or give me some suggestions on how to use it efficiently as a <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Blind</a> person? Thanks! <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Technology</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/socialMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#socialMedia</a> <a href="https://universeodon.com/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Accessibility</a>

FlorianA: "Hey I just noticed that on your website, feature X doesn't work" B: "Oh really? Thanks for reporting we'll fix that"a: "Hey I just noticed that on your website, feature X doesn't work for <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/screenreader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#screenreader</a> users and hasn't for over a year" B: "It's very important to us and is on our roadmap, thanks for reporting baii" If you work in, or need, <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#accessibility</a> you'll be intimately familiar with this frankly embarrassing situation. If you're a <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/developer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#developer</a>, let this be your trigger to educate yourself on the doubtless extensive docs your UI toolkit of choice (yes, that includes <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/react" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#react</a> and <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/html" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#html</a>) maintains on accessibility so you don't have to send that response and make a human being feel like they don't belong to society, because there's a non-zero chance that's EXACTLY how someone might read such a dismissal. I woke up to three such emails today and I think I'm done with advocacy today before even starting my day. Shit's depressing as all fuck. How's your day? :)

Ollie BoermansMy graphic designer wife is looking to learn more about the practical aspects of creating accessible PDFs.Testing the document with the most common tools seems like the best way to evaluate said access.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScreenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScreenReader</a> users, what do you use to read PDFs on your Mac or Windows machine? Does the app matter? <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/a11y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#a11y</a>

FlorianToday on the IC_null docket:- Is a <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/fedora" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fedora</a> actually awesome? - How's debian do where <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#accessibility</a> is concerned? - Will we have time for <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/kaliLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#kaliLinux</a>?I discuss the installation experience, the first-time experience for these distros when using a <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/screenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#screenReader</a>, and we answer the question: can you actually <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/justSwitchToLinux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#justSwitchToLinux</a> if you depend on assistive tech?The fun starts at 3 PM EST, 9 PM CEST over at <a href="https://twitch.tv/IC_Null" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://twitch.tv/IC_Null</a> or <a href="https://youtube.com/@viewpointunseen" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@viewpointunseen</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/selfPromo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#selfPromo</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/stream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#stream</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/foss" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#foss</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/tech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tech</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#blind</a>

HirilondeReposting the original text from Twitter here for <a href="https://friendica.rogueproject.org/search?tag=accessability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#accessability</a> for people using a <a href="https://friendica.rogueproject.org/search?tag=screenreader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#screenreader</a>, and simply because I dislike text-only screenshots.<blockquote>STATEMENT OF @AuschwitzMuseum DIRECTOR DR. PIOTR M. A. CYWIŃSKI ON THE COMMENT MADE BY GRZEGORZ BRAUN, MEMBER OF EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTA scandalous and deceitful statement by Member of the European Parliament Grzegorz Braun, in which he denies the existence of gas chambers at the Auschwitz camp, is not only an act of Holocaust denial – a crime prosecuted under Polish law. It is also an act of desecration of the memory of the victims of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp, and an expression of contempt toward Survivors and their families.The main group of victims of gas chambers at Auschwitz were Jews – those deemed unfit for work by SS doctors immediately upon deportation to the camp. However, the gas chambers were also used as a tool for killing various other groups of prisoners. In the first mass execution using Zyklon B, carried out by the SS in September 1941 and serving as a prelude to the later mass extermination of Jews, a large group of Soviet prisoners of war and Polish prisoners selected from the camp hospital were murdered. SS men also used the gas chambers to kill sick or severely weakened prisoners selected from among all those incarcerated in the camp. It was in the gas chamber at Auschwitz II-Birkenau that over four thousand Roma – primarily women and children – were murdered during the liquidation of the so-called Zigeunerlager in August 1944. Grzegorz Braun’s statement is a disgraceful assault on the memory of all those people: Jews, Poles, Roma, Soviet prisoners of war, and all other victims. It is also a slap in the face to those prisoners who risked their lives to document and convey the truth about German crimes, as well as to the Survivors who still bear the trauma of their personal experiences.Grzegorz Braun’s statement constitutes a blatant denial of historical truth and introduces manipulation into public discourse based on antisemitism, falsehood, and hatred. It is a statement unworthy not only of a public figure – in this case, a person holding a seat in the European Parliament. It is simply a shameful statement. There can be no place for such words in political, media, or social space.We firmly reject the absurd claims that the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum “blocks research” or “offers a pseudo-historical narrative that does not meet the criteria of scholarly historical methodology.” This is slander that damages the reputation of our institution and of the entire community of individuals researching the history of Auschwitz. In response to this statement, a lawsuit for defamation will be filed. We emphasize with full force: denying the existence of gas chambers is not only an expression of antisemitism and an ideology of hatred – in Poland it is also a crime. In this matter, a formal notification will be immediately submitted to the public prosecutor’s office.Separate responsibility lies with the media, who hand microphones or cameras to a man who has repeatedly demonstrated that he is incapable of functioning in public life without vandalism, lies, hate speech, and racism. We appeal to the community of journalists to show solidarity in refraining from inviting him to interviews, conversations, and their programs. The media must not be used as a platform for spreading a deliberate lie that causes pain to so many.The Museum is currently working on a new online tool, which we hope to launch as early as July, that will enable every internet user to fight more effectively against all forms of Holocaust denial.The German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz was a site of industrial murder, where approximately 1.1 million people were murdered. Today, the Memorial is preserved thanks to the efforts of the Polish state and the international community – to serve as a warning and reminder of where human hatred can lead. The words of Grzegorz Braun are not a “political provocation,” but a conscious lie and an act of ideological, antisemitic hatred. They cannot remain without a resolute response from the state and from all decent people, for whom the memory of Auschwitz holds profound meaning.Dr. Piotr M. A. Cywiński, Director of the Museum</blockquote>

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