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    Here are some resources and insights on accessibility in software and web development, as discussed by experts on various podcasts:

    1. World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI): Provides extensive resources for internet-related accessibility. This includes guidelines and best practices for making web content more accessible for people with disabilities 1.

    2. Tenon IO: An accessibility testing tool that automatically checks websites for accessibility issues and provides recommendations for remediation. It is run by Carl Groves and offers automated testing services 1.

    3. Deque Systems' Axe: A free, open-sourced accessibility testing tool under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. It is widely used and integrates into various development processes to help ensure accessibility 1.

    4. Development Frameworks: Plugins and frameworks like WordPress and Drupal can be a mixed bag in terms of accessibility. If the framework designers have considered accessibility, it comes built-in, making life easier for developers. Otherwise, it may require significant effort to make them accessible 1.

    5. Platform-Specific Guidance:

      • Microsoft’s APIs and development tools often have good accessibility support. Their API, called iAccessible2, is well-regarded for ensuring that your applications are accessible 2.
      • Mac's NSAccessible works well within its ecosystem, although this may not be uniformly true across different programming languages and tools 2.
      • Java's accessibility systems have been noted to be less reliable, which can present challenges for developers aiming to include accessibility features 2.

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