In web design, a hamburger menu is a button — usually with three horizontal lines — that typically opens a...
Oct 11, 2022
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How Audio Descriptions Enhance Accessibility (And When to Use Them)
Do you need to add audio descriptions to your videos? Maybe — but only in specific circumstances.
Oct 6, 2022
How to Make Your Website More Accessible for People with ADHD
Does your website provide a pleasant experience for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Oct 5, 2022
Don't Use ARIA to Fix Broken Semantics
WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications) helps define web components for...
Oct 4, 2022
What is "Trusted Tester"?
How can your organization ensure compliance with Section 508 digital accessibility standards?
Oct 3, 2022
What Does "Aria-Expanded" Mean?
The aria-expanded attribute fulfills a purpose that is not currently available in HTML. It describes whether a...
Sep 28, 2022
The iOS "Increase Contrast" Feature and Accessibility: What to Know
Apple’s iOS offers a number of accessibility features that enable users to tailor their mobile experiences. One of...
Sep 26, 2022
Are Fraudulent ADA Website Lawsuits Common?
For many business owners, the threat of accessibility litigation is a growing concern. By one estimate, U.S....
Sep 22, 2022
How Long Does An Accessibility Audit Take?
Asking “how long will an accessibility audit take?” is similar to asking “how much will my car repair cost?”
Sep 19, 2022
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Why Justified (or Centered) Text is Bad for Accessibility
Justified text is text that is spaced so that the right and left sides of the paragraph have the same edge. In...
May 9, 2023
How to Fix: "Buttons Do Not Have Accessible Names"
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require interactive elements to have both a “label" and a “name.”...
May 26, 2022
Web Accessibility Tips: Don't Disable Zooming (Yes, Even On Mobile)
If your users can’t zoom in on your content, you’re probably making a mistake. Zooming (or scaling) is common,...
Oct 14, 2022
What Are the Four Major Categories of Accessibility?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are organized by four main principles, which state that content...
Sep 13, 2019
Accessibility Tips: Using the DIV and SPAN Elements
Usually, you want use HTML to convey meaning about the structure of your website. However, two HTML elements are...
Oct 21, 2022
Dark Mode Can Improve Text Readability — But Not for Everyone
Dark modes and themes are extremely popular and they’re frequently touted as an accessibility solution. While the...
Jul 7, 2021
Does Comic Sans Benefit People with Dyslexia?
Comic Sans is controversial. Since its release in 1994, the playful, Batman-inspired font has been panned as...
May 16, 2023
The iOS "Increase Contrast" Feature and Accessibility: What to Know
Apple’s iOS offers a number of accessibility features that enable users to tailor their mobile experiences. One of...
Sep 26, 2022
Text Spacing and Accessibility: Tips for Web Designers
As a web designer, part of your job is making written text look good. That’s not always easy — in addition to...
Jan 13, 2023
All-Caps Headings: Are They Bad for Accessibility?
Web designers have a responsibility to think about users with disabilities when building content. That extends to...
May 1, 2024
5 Quick Ways to Self-check the Accessibility of a Website
Ensuring your website is accessible is imperative for business, legal, and practical reasons, but it can be hard...
Apr 3, 2019
