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Inclusive Design Starts with Accessibility

Accessible design and inclusive design are distinct concepts. While the exact definitions of each term may differ...
Apr 6, 2023

Illinois’ New Digital Accessibility Law Benefits Students with Disabilities

On August 1, 2022, an amendment to Illinois House Bill 26 (HB 26) will take effect, improving accessibility for...
Jul 21, 2022

Why Web Accessibility Is The Future of SEO and the Future is Now!

It’s no secret that the best practices of digital accessibility help with search engine optimization (SEO). Just...
Jul 8, 2022

Despite New DOJ Guidance, Many Organizations Haven't Adopted Accessible Web Design

In March 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a statement clarifying the technical requirements of digital...
Jul 7, 2022

Are Your Website's Status Messages Accessible?

Status messages deliver important information to your website’s users, providing them with an idea of what to...
Jun 29, 2022

Web Accessibility Doesn't Have a Deadline

With the rising number of digital accessibility lawsuits, many organizations are adopting initiatives to improve...
Jun 22, 2022

How Accessibility Helps Social Media Engagement

Most major brands have dedicated marketing teams for increasing engagement and building a presence on Facebook,...
Jun 17, 2022

It's About Trust: What an Accessible Web Experience Tells Users and Prospects

Digital accessibility is about providing people with disabilities with equivalent access to your content — and in...
Jun 16, 2022

Do Dyslexia Fonts Improve Accessibility? 

Dyslexia is a relatively common disability that affects about 20% of the United States population. Contrary to...
Jun 15, 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

Accessibility Tips: Let Users Control Font Size

Oct 26, 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

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

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

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