An accessibility tree is part of a website’s Document Object Model (DOM), which is a programming interface that...
Nov 17, 2022
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Does Website Accessibility Require 100% Compliance?
Does your business’s website need to follow every requirement in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)...
Nov 16, 2022
Tips for WCAG Success Criterion 1.3.6: Identify Purpose
Does your website need to meet WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 1.3.6, “Identify Purpose,” to be accessible?
Nov 15, 2022
Are Smart TVs Accessible for People with Disabilities?
Digital accessibility isn’t just about improving web experiences for people with disabilities. All devices should...
Nov 14, 2022
Congress Urges Veterans Affairs to Make Websites More Accessible
In a recently published letter, members of Congress have continued to urge the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs...
Nov 11, 2022
Will Artificial Intelligence Help Accessibility?
Over the past few years, innovations in artificial intelligence (A.I.) have had a profound impact on everyday life.
Nov 10, 2022
The True Costs of False Positives in Web Accessibility Testing
When you test your content for accessibility, you need to have confidence in the results. Unfortunately, automated...
Nov 9, 2022
Windows 11 Includes Major Accessibility Improvements
Microsoft has described Windows 11 as “the most accessible version of Windows yet,” with a suite of new features...
Nov 8, 2022
Why An Accessible Website Template Isn't Enough for Compliance
If you’re building a website on WordPress, SquareSpace, or another content management platform (CMS), an...
Nov 7, 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
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
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
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
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
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
