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Section 508 Compliance Testing for Websites
The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 was a groundbreaking moment for disability rights....
Oct 31, 2018
Quick Guide to Accessible Hyperlinks
The importance of hyperlinks really doesn’t need to be explained. Hyperlinks are main navigational features of...
Oct 29, 2018
Free Accessibility Tools and Assistive Technology You Can Use Today
Historically, cost and other factors often prevented people from having access to assistive technologies and...
Oct 26, 2018
Is automated testing enough for accessibility compliance?
Advancements in the technology and intelligence programmed into automated accessibility scans beg the question: is...
Oct 24, 2018
Online Shopping and ADA Compliance: What You Need to Know
The end-of-year holiday season has always been the biggest two selling months for both physical businesses and...
Oct 22, 2018
Why Your Website Needs Regular ADA Compliance Checks
Ever since its passage in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped people with disabilities in...
Oct 19, 2018
WCAG Success Criteria 3.1.1 and 3.1.2: Language of Page and Parts
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) include specific recommendations for how to make your site...
Oct 17, 2018
What is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)?
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM is a reminder and a celebration of the...
Oct 15, 2018
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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...
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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...
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