After discovering an inaccessible implementation of visual verification at Libsyn, I wrote the following letter to support@libsyn.com asking for the implementation of an accessible alternative. At this time, the inaccessible visual verification means that blind and visually impaired users are not allowed to fully participate in Libsyn hosted podcasts as we are not permitted to… Finish Reading Visual Verification At Libsyn

The petition was covered on OnComputers Tips. Thanks go to Jeff Bishop and MissM.

As of 5:32 PM MST on Jan. 21, the Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition achieved 2,000 signatures! Let’s all do everything we can to promote this effort so we can make this voice even louder and the message even more significant.

In response to my support ticket on the implementation of inaccessible visual verification, a PRWeb representative has provided assurance that their visual verification scheme only applies to the ability to forward press releases and tell a friend about the company. We remain able to access all important areas of PRWeb at this time. Now that… Finish Reading PRWeb Assures Us All Important Services Remain Accessible Despite New Visual Verification

Thanks go to the CyberGal for the early coverage of the petition on her blog.

We thank father Roderick Vonhögen of the Catholic Insider for supportive coverage of the Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition on his Daily Breakfast podcast.

We thank Mike Smith of the Mike Tech Show podcast for his detailed supportive coverage of the Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition. Let’s all continue working to spread the word about this important endeavor.

Shownotes Congratulations go to Karen for her five years of distinguished service in the hospitality industry. It is nice to see traits like longevity and loyalty being highly valued. The awards banquet was fabulous! The Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition is an excellent way for the blind community to get involved in some constructive accessibility… Finish Reading Karen’s Awards Banquet and Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition Update

We thank Allison Sheridan for her coverage of the petition on her NosillaCast podcast on Monday, January 16. We believe she is likely the first podcaster to have covered this effort. Her support and that of many others is hugely appreciated. Please keep up the great work, everyone.

We thank Todd Cochrane for his coverage of the Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition on the Geek News Central blog and podcast.