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  1. Mar 2025
    1. The new fad disease called the “coronavirus” is sweeping headlines.

      This tweet is considered to be disinformation because not only is the information false but it is harmful. Although we cannot say for certain what a persons intent is, it is clear that this tweet is meant to discredit the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic, potentially putting the health of the general public at risk. The best way to approach disinformation, especially on Twitter, is to adopt a "verification mindset", meaning prioritizing confirming the accuracy and truthfulness of information before accepting or sharing it. This is especially important on social media platforms like Twitter because the more engagement, likes, and shares a disinforming piece of content has, the more people it will be showed to others.

    1. World Health Organization Officially Declares Bacon is as Harmful as Cigarettes

      This article is a prime example of misinformation. While the World Health Organization did classify processed meats as a carcinogen in 2015, it did not equate them with cigarettes. This information is therefore false. However, it is not classified as disinformation because it is likely the people disseminating this information did in good faith for the general health of their readers. As a reader, to combat this misinformation it is important to do independent fact-checking, especially in the face of outlandish claims. This example signifies the importance of getting information from multiple sources before drawing a conclusion.

    1. Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news – study

      This article serves as an example of mal-information. Although this may be rooted in some grounds of truth, it is obvious this information is being used to further perpetuate the narrative that right wing groups are less educated or have less critical thinking skills. This article presents some data that supports this claim, however the contents of the article and the title suggests that the information is less about presenting the information and more about doing harm to the right-wings credibility. Readers can identify such mal-information by questioning the source, a simple google search can show that The Guardian is considered to be a more center-left news source, particularly in areas such as social justice. When it comes to mal-information it is not enough to consider if the information is simply true, but also the intent of the message behind it.

  2. Jan 2025
    1. <img class="sp-no-webp" decoding="async" src="https://rnid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/hearing-loss-homepage-320x211.png" alt="Illustration of a man wearing glasses looking at a laptop"/> Hearing loss The different types of hearing loss, how to get your hearing tested and what can help you hear better. <img class="sp-no-webp" decoding="async" src="https://rnid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/tinnitus-widget-homepage-320x213.jpg" alt="Illustration of a woman wearing glasses with sound icons next to their ears indicating that their hearing is disturbed."/> Tinnitus Information about tinnitus, what to do if you have it and the therapies available. <img class="sp-no-webp" decoding="async" src="https://rnid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/technology-widget-homepage-1-320x213.png" alt="Illustration of a man wearing an assistive hearing device in their ear and around their neck. Next to him is a woman and they are talking."/> Technology Assistive devices that can help you communicate, enjoy entertainment and stay independent.

      One area RNID.org.uk can improve on is provide keyboard accessibility. The lack of this functionality means that users must be reliant on a mouse to click on artifacts and would be considered a poor accessibility feature. This feature would be especially useful for this with motor disabilities and would help make this website more accessible overall.

    2. <img class="sp-no-webp" decoding="async" src="https://rnid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/deaf-awarness-homepage-320x212.png" alt="Illustration of a doctor and patient signing with each other"/> Deaf awareness Tips for communication, accessibility and being deaf aware at work.

      Organized layout. This a good web accessibility practice as it can be beneficial for those with cognitive disabilities. This website does a great job at clearly organizing different information and support groups based on the users specific needs. It clearly outlines different support groups not only by title but also by a supporting image that can help users identify exactly what they are looking for. It also describes the different areas through simple text below the titles and images to provide users with more context that is simple and easy to digest.

    3. Check your hearing Start 2025 by caring for your hearing health. It’s free and takes just 3 minutes. Check your hearing Check your hearing Start 2025 by caring for your hearing health. It’s free and takes just 3 minutes. Check your hearing We are RNID

      High contrast. This website provides enough contrast between text and its background which is extremely beneficial for those with low vision and who do not have contrast-enhancing technology. This is an example of a good web accessibility practice as it adheres to the WCAG Contrast requirements, as it outlines that large-scale text and images have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1.

    4. We are the national charity supporting more than 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

      Enables users to scale text size to up to 300%. Zoom functions are especially important for those with visual disabilities. This is an example of good web accessibility practice as it complies with the WCAG Success Criterion guidelines, which requires a resize functionality of up to 200%. It is also important to note that this functionality does not disrupt the user experience, providing operable accessibility functions within the website.