Open Accessibility - Making F/OSS and Beyond More Barrier-Free

Explore accessibility challenges and solutions in F/OSS software and communities through this 40-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3). Learn why accessibility in Germany is primarily limited to websites, while desktop software, online communication, and general IT systems remain largely inaccessible or severely restricted for people with disabilities. Examine the technical, social, societal, and legal deficiencies contributing to this situation, and discover fundamental improvements through standards, individual engagement, processes, and community organization. Join speaker Irmhild Rogalla in addressing how temporary workarounds fail to provide lasting solutions, and participate in an open discussion about making F/OSS more accessible for everyone.