A search feature can help your users find the content they need, and in some instances (such as eCommerce), search...
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4 Common Web Development Mistakes That Impact Accessibility
Web accessibility isn’t just about aesthetics (though design certainly plays an important role). As a developer,...
Mar 29, 2024
Accessibility Tips: Don’t Use Meta Refresh with Time Limits
If your content refreshes automatically, you may have an accessibility issue.
Jul 12, 2023
Understanding the Limits of Microsoft’s Accessibility Checker
Microsoft 365 is essential productivity software for 1.3 million U.S. businesses. Given that 1 in 4 U.S. adults...
Jun 30, 2023
Understanding Assistive Technologies: What is a Head Mouse System?
Web accessibility isn’t just for people with vision and hearing disabilities. The goal is to create content that...
Jun 6, 2023
Justice Department Releases First Federal Web Accessibility Compliance Report in a Decade
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released its first Section 508 web compliance report since 2012.
Mar 13, 2023
What Does Digital Accessibility Success Look Like?
How do you know when you’ve successfully adopted the best practices of accessibility?
Jan 30, 2023
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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
