Wayland breaks the tools I use to make a living

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Wayland is a modern replacement for X11 on Linux, but lacks features needed for accessibility tools like Talon Voice.
Talon Voice is a program that allows users to control their computer via voice commands, crucial for those with RSI or other disabilities.
Major Linux distros are switching to Wayland, which poses a problem for accessibility due to missing APIs for window management and input emulation.
The lack of a common accessibility interface in Wayland means each compositor would need to implement its own solution, creating fragmentation.
The author expresses concern over the future of accessibility on Linux, as current solutions are fragmented and not widely adopted.
Efforts to address these issues are ongoing, but significant changes are not expected soon.
As of early 2025, the situation remains largely unchanged, with fragmented support for necessary features across different compositors.

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