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Why WCAG 2.2 Isn’t Fully Backwards Compatible with WCAG 2.1
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the international standard for accessibility, and when WCAG...
Mar 6, 2023
Web Accessibility Tips: Using Abbreviations and Acronyms
Great content works better for everyone — including individuals with disabilities.
Mar 3, 2023
Why PDF Menus Are a Problem for Accessibility
If you’re running a restaurant, you may not have much time to think about web design. There’s a good chance that...
Mar 2, 2023
5 Myths About People Who Use Wheelchairs
When you think about mobility disabilities, there’s a good chance that you picture a person using a wheelchair....
Mar 1, 2023
Creating Accessible Landing Pages: 5 Tips
Landing pages are essential tools for creating strong marketing campaigns. They’re often designed as standalone...
Feb 28, 2023
Tips for Meeting WCAG's Requirement for "Multiple Ways"
For the most part, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) contains straightforward guidance for content...
Feb 27, 2023
Nothing About Us, Without Us: Starting Digital Accessibility Conversations
For practical, ethical, and legal reasons, digital products need to be accessible for as many people as possible.
Feb 24, 2023
To Create Accessible Content, Avoid Surprising Your Users
Imagine that you’re browsing an eCommerce website. You search for t-shirts, and the website presents you with...
Feb 23, 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
