The Republic of Ireland requires public and private organizations to maintain accessible digital resources for...
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The Equality Act of 2010 and British Standards for Web Accessibility
In Britain, public- and private-sector organizations must provide accessible digital resources. The Equality Act...
Feb 24, 2022
India Digital Accessibility Laws: An Overview
In India, public and private organizations have a legal responsibility to provide accessible content for people...
Feb 14, 2022
United Kingdom Digital Accessibility Laws: An Overview
If your organization operates in the United Kingdom, do you have a responsibility to maintain an accessible...
Feb 3, 2022
Israel’s Digital Accessibility Laws: An Overview
If your company operates in Israel, do you have a responsibility to maintain an accessible website?
Jan 25, 2022
Web Accessibility Lawsuits Dramatically Rose in 2021. Here’s Why.
According to a report from Accessibility.com, 2,352 web accessibility lawsuits were filed against U.S. businesses...
Jan 12, 2022
What Does “508 Testing” for Websites Really Mean?
Equivalent access is a crucial priority for public websites. 26 percent of US adults live with some form of...
Dec 14, 2021
What is the European Union’s Web Accessibility Directive?
About 135 million people in Europe live with some form of disability, and the number is expected to increase as...
Nov 19, 2021
5 Critical Factors For Making Your Government Website Accessible
Generally speaking, government websites have issues with accessibility. A 2018 study from the Information...
Oct 22, 2021
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Are QR Codes Accessible for People with Disabilities?
QR (Quick Response) codes are a common tool for driving customer engagement. By scanning a square, black-and-white...
May 17, 2023
