On May 24, 2023, New York State updated its Accessibility of Information Communication Technology policy. The...
Jul 7, 2023
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What Web Designers Can Learn From Apple’s Assistive Access Feature
If you’re interested in accessible digital design, pay attention to Apple. The company seems to approach...
Jul 3, 2023
Should Your Accessibility Statement Talk About WCAG?
Every website needs an accessibility statement. It’s one of the first things that many assistive technology (AT)...
Jun 13, 2023
What is Assistive Technology for Cognition?
The phrase “people with disabilities" is incredibly broad, which leads to some misconceptions about digital...
Jun 8, 2023
Is A.I.-Generated Content Bad for Accessibility?
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) content has quickly become mainstream thanks to tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and...
May 25, 2023
4 Arguments Against Digital Accessibility (And How to Address Them)
If you’re advocating for digital accessibility, you’ll probably run into some resistance. Most stakeholders won’t...
May 12, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Will Determine Whether ADA Testers Can Sue
The U.S. Supreme Court will determine whether people with disabilities can file lawsuits under the Americans with...
Apr 26, 2023
5 Easy Web Accessibility Issues to Fix Right Now
To remediate certain digital accessibility issues, you may need to work with experienced designers and web...
Apr 24, 2023
What to Know About Accessibility Checker Browser Extensions
Can you test your website’s accessibility by installing a simple web browser extension?
Apr 18, 2023
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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
