Earlier this month, @lolaodelola gave a talk on how web standards can unintentionally exclude users—especially those with disabilities or limited tech access.
Through examples like autoplay, frames, #WebGPU, and #CSS carousels, Lola demonstrates how assumptions in design can create barriers.
The @tag 's "Societal Impact Questionnaire" prompts spec creators to consider who might be excluded: https://w3ctag.github.io/societal-impact-questionnaire/ (draft note)
Watch "The Web and the Digital Divide": https://youtu.be/SYU4fb9sTTs