In Britain, public- and private-sector organizations must provide accessible digital resources. The Equality Act...
Feb 24, 2022
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ChromeVox Screen Reader: An Overview for Developers and Content Creators
To create accessible web content, you'll need to consider screen reader users. A screen reader is software that...
Feb 23, 2022
Inclusive Design Vs. Accessible Design: Understanding the Differences
For designers, great content begins with the right mindset. Two design philosophies can help you reach the widest...
Feb 22, 2022
Why is Digital Accessibility Important?
Digital accessibility is a set of practices intended remove barriers for people with disabilities. If your...
Feb 21, 2022
Apple’s Siri Changed Accessibility — But No Voice Assistant is Perfect
For over a decade, Apple’s Siri has provided people with new ways to interact with their digital devices. Siri is...
Feb 18, 2022
Why Americans With Disabilities Use The Internet Less Frequently
The United States has a digital divide, and it profoundly impacts the 1 in 4 Americans living with disabilities.
Feb 17, 2022
The European Accessibility Act's June 2022 Deadline
On June 28, 2022, the member states of the European Union must create their own digital accessibility law per the...
Feb 16, 2022
California’s CCPA and Digital Accessibility: What Businesses Should Know
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CPPA) requires for-profit businesses to provide information about...
Feb 15, 2022
India Digital Accessibility Laws: An Overview
In India, public and private organizations have a legal responsibility to provide accessible content for people...
Feb 14, 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
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
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
