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Accessibility · Anywhere
Screen-reader users in JupyterLab aren't told when things happen on screen, because the app has no shared way to announce them.
Solved looks like
A JupyterLab plugin with a public announce() function and settings to turn announcements off and set a delay, old messages cleared automatically, and at least one real feature using it. Tested with NVDA and VoiceOver.
Proof1 source · 3 quoted claims · github.com/jupyterlab · May 2026
Market2 reactions on the issue
Kit5 steps · 19 tools · starter prompt ready
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Accessibility · Anywhere
Screen-reader users in Thunderbird for Android can't reach the quick actions sighted users get by swiping.
Solved looks like
Every configured swipe action is offered as a TalkBack action on each message in the list users actually get, confirmed on a real device by a TalkBack user.
Proof1 source · 3 quoted claims · github.com/thunderbird · Sep 2026
MarketNot sized yet
Kit5 steps · 16 tools · starter prompt ready
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2. Kit (done)
3. Wanted (next)
4. Building
5. Solved
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Screen-reader users in JupyterLab aren't told when things happen on screen, because the app has no shared way to announce them.

Screen-reader users in Thunderbird for Android can't reach the quick actions sighted users get by swiping.