There was a lot of change and disruption in 2020, but the digital accessibility world was not put on pause. From...
Jan 8, 2021
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U.S. Businesses Potentially Spent Billions on Legal Fees for Inaccessible Websites in 2020
In a bombshell report published by Accessibility.com, the organization estimated that 265,000 website...
Jan 7, 2021
Non-Techie Tips for Inclusive and Accessible Virtual Holiday Parties
Throwing a virtual holiday party that everyone can participate in isn't about not getting sued. Like the party...
Dec 15, 2020
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
Get Your Braille and Large Print Letters from Santa: 2020
For children, a letter from Santa Claus can add to the magic of the holiday season. Many countries set up special...
Nov 27, 2020
What Is an Example of Accessibility?
Sometimes, we're asked, "What is an example of accessibility?" An example of accessibility would be any content or...
Nov 24, 2020
Microsoft’s Asia-Pacific Enabler Program Aims to Drive Economic Growth Through Accessibility
In September, tech giant Microsoft launched the Microsoft Enabler Program, an initiative aimed at removing...
Oct 27, 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
Why Microsoft Saying Employees Can Work from Home Permanently Matters for Accessibility
Microsoft announced new workplace guidance on October 9 that includes flexibility in work site, work hours, and...
Oct 11, 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
