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GitHub repositories gain a way to signal accessibility support
Original: Open any repository on GitHub and you see the same tabs: README, Code of Conduct, Contributing,... # a11y # github # ope
GitHub repositories can now declare their commitment to accessibility alongside the familiar README, Code of Conduct and Contributing tabs. The change gives open-source projects a standard place to show they care about inclusive design, letting maintainers communicate accessibility information to users and contributors directly within the repository interface. Developers are discussing how this could push accessibility into mainstream open-source workflows.
Why now: GitHub has introduced a new feature letting repositories highlight accessibility, a topic gaining attention in the developer community.
Evidence
- Open any repository on GitHub and you see the same tabs: README, Code of Conduct, Contributing,... # a11y # github # opensource # software # coding # development # engineering # inclusive # community Your Repo Can Now Tell People It Cares About Accessibility · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 3
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