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Fixing Google Lighthouse’s 'Links Do Not Have a Discernible Name' Error

Google Chrome’s DevTools includes a resource for auditing general website performance and potential accessibility...
May 22, 2023

4 Simple Rules for Writing Accessible HTML

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard for structuring web pages and their content. When used...
May 19, 2023

California Acupuncturists Stuck with Digital Accessibility Lawsuits

For healthcare providers, digital accessibility isn’t optional — and that includes complementary and alternative...
May 18, 2023

Are QR Codes Accessible for People with Disabilities?

QR (Quick Response) codes are a common tool for driving customer engagement. By scanning a square, black-and-white...
May 17, 2023

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

Web Accessibility for Restaurants: 4 Quick Tips

Restaurants and bars are frequent targets for web accessibility lawsuits. In 2022, about 234 web accessibility...
May 15, 2023

4 Arguments Against Digital Accessibility (And How to Address Them)

If you’re advocating for digital accessibility, you’ll probably run into some resistance. Most stakeholders won’t...
May 12, 2023

Web Accessibility Is About Progress, Not Perfection

Whether you’re a designer, developer, or content creator, you have a responsibility to think about accessibility.
May 11, 2023

Does WCAG 'Pause, Stop, Hide' Apply to Simple Animations? 

Do simple animated graphics violate the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)?
May 10, 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

Accessibility Tips: Let Users Control Font Size

Oct 26, 2023

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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