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Why Can't Tables Be Used for Website Layout?

Tables can be an incredibly useful tool in the content creator's toolbox, allowing for the organization of...
Nov 23, 2020

How Smart Home Tech Is Making Tasks Easier, Improving Accessibility

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, smart devices keep getting smarter. Consumers can now find...
Nov 17, 2020

Why W3C Calls for Accessibility Standards Harmonization and What That Means

There are many people and organizations who believe that common standards for web accessibility would make it...
Nov 12, 2020

Use of Color for Accessibility Explained

Any rule or guideline is subject to interpretation and, sometimes, misinterpretation. The rules surrounding how...
Nov 10, 2020

A Call to Make All Covid-19 Vaccine Information Accessible

In October 2020, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a preliminary framework...
Nov 3, 2020

4 Incredible Benefits for Web Design Agencies That Incorporate Accessibility

Web design has only grown in demand over the last few decades and as digital has become even more important to...
Nov 2, 2020

Microsoft’s Asia-Pacific Enabler Program Aims to Drive Economic Growth Through Accessibility

In September, tech giant Microsoft launched the Microsoft Enabler Program, an initiative aimed at removing...
Oct 27, 2020

Accessibility Is the Key to Increasing Organic Traffic

There may be no real estate more valuable than the first page of search engine results. So how do you get your...
Oct 26, 2020

Fixing Accessibility Is Important, But Planning for Accessibility Is Better

Web accessibility is always a worthwhile undertaking, regardless of whether you’re preparing to launch a new...
Oct 20, 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

Accessibility Tips: Let Users Control Font Size

Oct 26, 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

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