People use a wide range of accessibility technologies to interact with websites naturally. Adaptive control...
Sep 29, 2020
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Introduction to Adaptive Computer Accessories: Why Every Website Should Work with Assistive Technologies
Why Autoplay Is an Accessibility No-No
Web developers have plenty of tricks for keeping users engaged, and when properly implemented, most of those...
Sep 21, 2020
Enhanced Braille Support Now Available for Google Docs
Google Docs unveiled new accessibility features this week designed to assist people with disabilities and users of...
Sep 10, 2020
Creating Accessible Content for People Who Learn Best by Reading and Writing
Do you enjoy reading or retain information well after reading a book? What about when you take notes or write an...
Sep 8, 2020
Myths and Facts About Color Blindness and Accessibility
Color blindness — more accurately referred to as color vision deficiency or CVD — affects about 300 million people...
Sep 3, 2020
Creating Accessible Content for Visual Learners
When you’re learning a new concept or process, whether for work or school or fun, do you retain information better...
Sep 1, 2020
Including Temporary and Situational Disabilities in the Accessibility Conversation
When building for accessibility, website owners often consider permanent, significant disabilities first — an...
Sep 1, 2020
Google Chrome’s PDF Tagger Highlights the Need for PDF Accessibility
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by...
Aug 18, 2020
Accessible Kiosks: The What, Why, and How
Imagine how often we use kiosks. It’s probably more than you think: To order and pay at restaurants; to print...
Aug 14, 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
