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Jan 26, 2021
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WordPress Sites Aren't Automatically Accessible
WordPress is the most popular Content Management System (CMS) in existence, currently used by nearly 40 percent of...
Jan 21, 2021
Is Infinite Scrolling Accessible?
Infinite scrolling, or perpetual scrolling, is a website design feature that loads content as an endless single...
Jan 5, 2021
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
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
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
Use of Color for Accessibility Explained
Any rule or guideline is subject to interpretation and, sometimes, misinterpretation. The rules surrounding how...
Nov 10, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How to Fix Google Lighthouse's 'Sufficient Contrast Ratio' Error
Google Lighthouse is a free tool for auditing website performance, search engine optimization (SEO), and web...
Apr 25, 2023
