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4 Principles for Designing Websites for Users with Memory Impairments

Memory impairments are fairly common among internet users, particularly in older adults. In one CDC study, 12.7...
Aug 16, 2021

Web Accessibility Isn't Always Expensive or Time Consuming

One of the most common misconceptions about web accessibility is that it’s an expensive or unnecessary addition to...
Aug 12, 2021

WCAG 3.0 May Introduce New Rating Scale for Accessibility

The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative is considering a new conformance model for Web Content Accessibility...
Aug 11, 2021

How Background Noise Affects Accessibility

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) contain plenty of useful guidance for developing accessible media....
Aug 8, 2021

Myths and Facts About Photosensitivity and Seizures

Epilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide according to the World Health Organization, and about 3% of...
Jul 13, 2021

3 Questions to Help Decide If an Image Doesn't Need Alt Text

One of the most basic and most important considerations for digital accessibility is to make sure that images and...
May 25, 2021

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

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

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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

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

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