Accessible design and inclusive design are distinct concepts. While the exact definitions of each term may differ...
Apr 6, 2023
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What Is the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill?
The New Zealand government is considering new measures to reduce accessibility barriers — but some New Zealanders...
Apr 4, 2023
PDFs Remain a Challenge for Section 508 Compliance
In February, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its first report on Section 508 web compliance since 2012....
Apr 3, 2023
California Bill May Limit Web Accessibility Lawsuits and Codify WCAG
A proposed amendment could dramatically change how California courts address digital accessibility lawsuits.
Mar 30, 2023
Tips for Meeting WCAG Success Criterion 2.5.4, "Motion Actuation"
Mobile accessibility is all about providing users with options. Unfortunately, designers sometimes make...
Mar 29, 2023
Nielson to Track Disability Representation in Entertainment Content
Disability representation is important — and from a practical perspective, brands can’t afford to ignore consumers...
Mar 24, 2023
Self-Sufficiency Should Be Part Of Your Web Accessibility Strategy
How do you know if your web accessibility strategy is effective? If your team is empowered to address issues and...
Mar 23, 2023
What to Know When Speaking with a Sign Language Interpreter
More organizations are taking advantage of sign language interpreter services. In 2021, the White House announced...
Mar 22, 2023
Don't Wait for New Tech to Make Your Site Accessible
In recent years, advances in artificial intelligence (A.I.) have simplified much of the work of accessibility.
Mar 21, 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
