Blind and visually impaired computer users rely on screen readers to render descriptions of visual content through...
Jun 22, 2017
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What Are Android Accessibility Features?
Android accessibility features allow users to customize their device by modifying accessibility settings or apps...
Jun 20, 2017
Does Website Accessibility Affect Internet Security?
In today's digital world, organizations must have a strong web presence. Over the past year, companies around the...
Jun 19, 2017
Managed Care Programs Must Have Digital Information Comply With Modern Accessibility Standards
Effective July 1, 2017, new Medicaid rules will require managed care programs to have digital information comply...
Jun 16, 2017
What are iOS Accessibility Features?
Apple’s iOS customizable accessibility features are truly a lifesaver if you take the time to configure them to...
Jun 14, 2017
How to Fit Accessibility Compliance Into Your Product Lifecycle
There's an old proverb that says, "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today."...
Jun 12, 2017
What Is the OCR, and Why Are Schools Scrambling?
Schools, school districts, and departments of education across the country are scrambling to avoid conflicts with...
Jun 8, 2017
What Does the 2017 ICT Refresh Mean for Websites?
The internet's ability to connect people of different backgrounds and abilities with information and services...
Jun 5, 2017
Can a Different Browser Really Change Website Accessibility?
Although on a surface level all browsers are in competition, the major companies have a secret incentive to work...
Jun 1, 2017
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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
