Here are a four examples of web accessibility accommodations and how they can remove barriers for some users.
Dec 2, 2021
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New Colorado Law Requires All Government Websites to Meet Accessibility Standards
A new state law may have wide implications for digital accessibility in the United States. In July 2021, Colorado...
Dec 1, 2021
A Quick Style Guide for Writing Disability-Focused Content
The first rule of writing is to know your audience — and to adapt your content to communicate with them...
Nov 30, 2021
New York State Agrees to Fix Accessibility Barriers On COVID-19 Vaccination Website
On October 5, 2021, the United States Justice Department announced agreements with New York State and local...
Nov 29, 2021
What Is Accessibility in Mobile Apps?
Mobile accessibility refers to an established set of practices that improve app functionality for people with...
Nov 26, 2021
Why Website ADA Compliance Testing is Essential
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination...
Nov 25, 2021
Does the ADA Require Mobile Websites and Apps to be Accessible?
Mobile app and mobile website must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is applicable to...
Nov 24, 2021
What’s the Difference Between Manual and Automated Accessibility Testing?
More organizations are recognizing the importance of digital accessibility, and a variety of new resources are...
Nov 23, 2021
What Is a Web Accessibility Policy? 5 Factors to Consider
Planning plays a crucial role in every successful initiative, and digital accessibility is no exception. By...
Nov 22, 2021
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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
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
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
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
How to Fix Google Lighthouse's 'Sufficient Contrast Ratio' Error
Google Lighthouse is a free tool for auditing website performance, search engine optimization (SEO), and web...
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