A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a standardized report that demonstrates how products and/or...
Aug 2, 2024
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Tips for Meeting WCAG Requirements for “Text Spacing”
Contrary to popular belief, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) doesn’t have strict requirements for...
Jul 31, 2024
Senators Push for Section 508 Refresh, New Web Accessibility Standards
A group of U.S. Senators have introduced a bill to update Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The...
Jul 31, 2024
When Should I Use Empty (or Null) Alt Text Attributes?
Some web accessibility issues are the result of negligence — others are the result of good intentions.
Jul 24, 2024
Are WCAG Guidelines "Constantly Evolving?"
When the national and local media reports on digital accessibility, they often focus on lawsuits. That’s...
Jul 22, 2024
eCommerce Web Accessibility: Setting an Achievable Goal
You know that you need to make your e-store accessible for as many users as possible. Hopefully, you also know how...
Jul 14, 2024
Why Federal Web Accessibility Lawsuits Dipped in 2023
Each year, the number of lawsuits filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) seems to grow. 2022 was a...
Jul 12, 2024
ADHD-Friendly Web Design: Minimizing Distractions
By one estimate, about 3.5% of the U.S. population has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The exact...
Jul 8, 2024
Key Colorado Web Accessibility Law Gets Deadline Extension
Colorado’s HB 21-1110 has received a grace period for enforcement — but state government offices are still...
Jun 24, 2024
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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
