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Providing Too Much Information Can Hurt Web Accessibility

Digital accessibility aims to provide every user with an equivalent experience. That certainly extends to people...
Nov 30, 2022

Understanding the Overlap Between UDL and Digital Accessibility

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational methodology that focuses on providing a better experience...
Nov 29, 2022

DOJ Reaches Agreement with UC Berkeley To Make Online Content Accessible

On November 21, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a proposed consent decree with the University of...
Nov 28, 2022

Why Page Titles Are Important for Web Accessibility

Does your website have accessible page titles?
Nov 23, 2022

Tips for WCAG Success Criterion 1.4.2: Audio Control

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) contains several success criteria regarding audio. One of the most...
Nov 22, 2022

The Digital Curb Cut Effect: The Universal Benefits of Web Accessibility

Accessibility features have a tendency to benefit everyone, with or without a disability. That dynamic is...
Nov 21, 2022

Even "Successful" Web Accessibility Lawsuit Defenses Carry a Cost

You’ve received a web accessibility demand letter that cites alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities...
Nov 18, 2022

What Is a Website’s Accessibility Tree?

An accessibility tree is part of a website’s Document Object Model (DOM), which is a programming interface that...
Nov 17, 2022

Does Website Accessibility Require 100% Compliance?

Does your business’s website need to follow every requirement in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)...
Nov 16, 2022

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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

Accessibility Tips: Let Users Control Font Size

Oct 26, 2023

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

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