WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications) is a powerful tool for making...
Jun 15, 2023
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Mobile App Developers: Don’t Forget About Screen Readers
The first step of mobile app development is to identify your target audience. You want to provide actual value to...
Jun 14, 2023
Should Your Accessibility Statement Talk About WCAG?
Every website needs an accessibility statement. It’s one of the first things that many assistive technology (AT)...
Jun 13, 2023
France Digital Accessibility Laws: An Overview
Does France have digital accessibility laws — and if so, how can you make sure that your website is compliant?
Jun 12, 2023
5 Quick Tips for Testing Mobile App Accessibility
Every mobile app should be accessible for as many users as possible — and that includes people with disabilities.
Jun 9, 2023
What is Assistive Technology for Cognition?
The phrase “people with disabilities" is incredibly broad, which leads to some misconceptions about digital...
Jun 8, 2023
Why Your Accessibility Strategy Shouldn't Stop with ADA Compliance
You’ve talked with your legal department, and you’re confident that your website fulfills your basic obligations...
Jun 7, 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
Are Bots Sending Web Accessibility Demand Letters?
A recent blog published by law firm Ogletree Deakins notes similarities in a recent wave of web accessibility...
Jun 5, 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
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
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
