Some businesses may wonder if their pockets are deep enough or there is enough value in making their sites and...
Jul 25, 2019
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User Agents and Accessibility
User agents are software applications that interact with the internet on your behalf. They do things so you don't...
Jul 23, 2019
Why You (Usually) Need Row and Column Headers for Accessible Tables
Tables are a great way to organize and share a lot of data and information. They help content creators and...
Jul 19, 2019
Understanding WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 4.1.3: Status Messages
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 are the most up-to-date version of the most widely used...
Jul 12, 2019
8 Facts About Hearing Disabilities and Web Accessibility
Deafness, hearing loss, and being hard of hearing are some of the most common disabilities in the U.S. and...
Jul 3, 2019
Accessibility Is Privacy and Security
Advocates for digital accessibility and those in compliance and governance roles sometimes say that accessibility...
Jul 2, 2019
Not a Single 2020 Presidential Candidate's Website is Fully Accessible to People with Disabilities
The websites of twenty two presidential candidates for the 2020 election were tested for accessibility by the...
Jun 28, 2019
Tips to Create an Accessible PowerPoint Presentation
PowerPoint is many people's go-to program for creating presentations. It also tends to be highly visual with...
Jun 21, 2019
Is Web Accessibility a Fad?
With so much recent focus on web accessibility, you might find yourself wondering: is it actually just a fad?
Jun 19, 2019
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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
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
