A screen magnifier is assistive technology (AT) software that magnifies (or scales up) the content on a screen,...
Dec 20, 2022
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U.S. Consumers More Likely to Support Inclusive Brands
If you’ve put in the work to provide accessible digital products or build an inclusive workplace, it’s time to...
Dec 19, 2022
What Are the Three Most Common Models of Disability?
To create a better internet, we need to think about how our perspectives about disability shape the conversation....
Dec 16, 2022
Tips for Meeting WCAG's Requirement for "Error Suggestion"
Web forms frequently have barriers that impact people with disabilities. Those barriers include keyboard traps...
Dec 15, 2022
Why Is WCAG Important for Web Design?
Every person deserves equivalent access to the internet. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality: In WebAIM’s (Web...
Dec 14, 2022
Testing Content with Multiple Screen Readers Is Frustrating, But Necessary
Let’s say that you’re preparing to launch a website for a Fortune 500 company. You’ve performed a single test of...
Dec 13, 2022
New Mozilla Firefox Release Includes Powerful Accessibility Features
Mozilla Firefox, the world’s fourth-most popular web browser, is prioritizing digital accessibility.
Dec 12, 2022
US Access Board Considers New Accessibility Rules for Self-Service Kiosks
The United States Access Board, a federal government agency, is considering new accessibility standards for...
Dec 9, 2022
How to Check WCAG Compliance: A Quick Guide
What’s the best way to test your website for digital accessibility compliance? The simple answer: Test your...
Dec 8, 2022
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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
