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5 Myths About Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is the third-most commonly used language in the United States, but unfortunately,...
Jun 28, 2022
Why Colleges and Universities Face More Web Accessibility Lawsuits
In February 2022, AAAtraq released a report analyzing the digital accessibility of higher education institutions...
Jun 27, 2022
What Does "Meaningful Sequence" Mean for Web Accessibility?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require content to be presented in a meaningful sequence. This is...
Jun 24, 2022
Tips for Creating Accessibility Personas
User personas establish realistic representations of your audience, enabling designers to make better user...
Jun 23, 2022
Web Accessibility Doesn't Have a Deadline
With the rising number of digital accessibility lawsuits, many organizations are adopting initiatives to improve...
Jun 22, 2022
What Does Google Say About Web Accessibility and Search Rankings?
It’s no secret that the best practices of search engine optimization (SEO) are consistent with the best practices...
Jun 21, 2022
Who Can File Web Accessibility Lawsuits Under the ADA?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any person with a disability has the right to file a lawsuit in...
Jun 20, 2022
How Accessibility Helps Social Media Engagement
Most major brands have dedicated marketing teams for increasing engagement and building a presence on Facebook,...
Jun 17, 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
