In accessibility articles and presentations far and wide, it's often told that many accessible features (like...
Jun 1, 2021
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Why It's Important That Apple's Software Updates Were 'Designed for People with Disabilities'
Google’s UX Algorithm Update Will Benefit Accessible Websites
Google has announced an upcoming "page experience update," along with an accompanying algorithm update to...
May 18, 2021
Microsoft Is 'Doubling Down' on Accessibility to Help Close Disability Divide
Microsoft announced last week a five-year commitment to "create and open doors and bigger opportunities for people...
May 6, 2021
Mistakes to Avoid to Make Video Conferencing More Accessible
Predictably, usage of video conferencing tools skyrocketed in 2020, and that trend seems unlikely to reverse...
Apr 6, 2021
Australia’s Covid Vaccine Finder Website Allegedly Fails to Meet Web Accessibility Standards
Some Australians must allegedly overcome unnecessary barriers to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations due to...
Mar 30, 2021
AODA Non Compliance Financial Penalties Overview
Ontario businesses that don’t prioritize accessibility may soon face significant penalties. Enacted in 2005, the...
Mar 26, 2021
Spring Cleaning: Keeping Content Accessible Through Periodic Checks
In a few short weeks, it will officially be spring. In households and offices alike, people will honor the ritual...
Mar 9, 2021
White House Embraces WCAG with Accessibility Updates
President Joe Biden’s administration has revamped the official Whitehouse.gov website, implementing new features...
Jan 29, 2021
Congress Did Not Pass ADA Amendment Clarifying Web Accessibility Standards
The Online Accessibility Act, introduced on October 2, 2020, did not pass during the 116th session of Congress....
Jan 19, 2021
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How to Fix Google Lighthouse's 'Sufficient Contrast Ratio' Error
Google Lighthouse is a free tool for auditing website performance, search engine optimization (SEO), and web...
Apr 25, 2023
