In 2005, Apple debuted VoiceOver for macOS and iOS. VoiceOver outputs text as audio, enabling people with...
Feb 11, 2022
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Will Fintech Growth Take Accessibility with It?
The growth of fintech (financial technology) companies is off the charts. Funding levels indicate major investment...
Feb 10, 2022
How Screen Readers Are Used in Accessibility Testing
Is your website accessible for screen reader users?
Feb 9, 2022
What Is Website Accessibility?
Meaning of web accessibility Website accessibility refers to how usable a site is for individuals with...
Feb 8, 2022
How Do I Know If an Image Needs Alt Text?
Providing alternative text (alt text) to images is one of the most effective ways to immediately make content more...
Feb 7, 2022
Understanding the W3C's Accessibility Conformance Testing (ACT) Requirements
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the international standard for digital accessibility, and to...
Feb 4, 2022
United Kingdom Digital Accessibility Laws: An Overview
If your organization operates in the United Kingdom, do you have a responsibility to maintain an accessible...
Feb 3, 2022
6 Common Web Accessibility Compliance Mistakes to Avoid in 2022
In 2021, thousands of U.S. businesses faced web accessibility lawsuits — and that number is expected to rise in...
Feb 2, 2022
What Is a WCAG Audit? And What to Look for When Testing Web Accessibility.
Every organization has a responsibility to offer accessible digital content.
Feb 1, 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
