Ever since its passage in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped people with disabilities in...
Oct 19, 2018
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Web Design and Accessibility: Basics every new designer should know
Designing for the web with accessibility in mind from the very beginning will empower new designers to create...
Oct 12, 2018
Ten Ways to Plan for Digital Accessibility with Your New Business
If you’re planning to start a new business, you’re probably planning to have a great web presence to go along with...
Oct 8, 2018
The Basics and Importance of Color Contrast for Web Accessibility
What is color contrast? For digital accessibility, the concept of color contrast is as critical as it is simple....
Oct 1, 2018
Back to School: Why Web Accessibility is Important for Education
As an integral part of a fair and appropriate public education, web accessibility helps students of all ages and...
Sep 6, 2018
Why Developers Must Consider Alternate Input Devices for Web Accessibility
When it comes to alternate input devices and WCAG 2.1 compliance, developers should:
Aug 27, 2018
How Screen Magnification Software Makes Web Accessibility Possible
When it comes to screen magnification software and WCAG 2.1 compliance developers should:
Aug 21, 2018
How Braille Displays Help Users with Visual Impairments Access the Web
Ways that refreshable braille displays are covered in WCAG 2.1:
Aug 16, 2018
Why Screen Readers Are Essential for Website Accessibility
An estimated 2.3 percent of the U.S. population—7.3 million people—have some form of visual disability ranging...
Aug 13, 2018
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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
