Ontario has extended the deadline to file an AODA accessibility compliance report to June 30, 2021, from December...
Dec 29, 2021
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Analyze Your 2020 Accessibility Performance
It's that time of year, full of clichés, reflection, and timely content to remind you it's that time of year in...
Dec 22, 2020
Non-Techie Tips for Inclusive and Accessible Virtual Holiday Parties
Throwing a virtual holiday party that everyone can participate in isn't about not getting sued. Like the party...
Dec 15, 2020
Google's New Look to Speak App Lets You Communicate through Eye-Gaze Tracking
This week, Google announced Look to Speak, a free Android app that uses your phone's front-facing camera to have...
Dec 11, 2020
What Is a Skip Link and How Does It Work?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require a way for users to "bypass blocks" of repeated content....
Dec 8, 2020
Is Web Accessibility Only for People Who Are Blind?
Web accessibility requires an appropriate mindset, and some misconceptions can prevent businesses from making...
Dec 8, 2020
Nurture B2B Relationships with Accessible Content
Most of the accessibility guidance out there focuses on teaching you how to be more mindful of how the public...
Dec 1, 2020
Get Your Braille and Large Print Letters from Santa: 2020
For children, a letter from Santa Claus can add to the magic of the holiday season. Many countries set up special...
Nov 27, 2020
What Is an Example of Accessibility?
Sometimes, we're asked, "What is an example of accessibility?" An example of accessibility would be any content or...
Nov 24, 2020
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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
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
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
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
