As of 2015, an estimated 3.2 million Americans had visual impairments, and due to aging demographics, that...
Nov 2, 2022
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Why Coding Bootcamps Should Include Digital Accessibility
Coding bootcamps are intensive training programs that teach job-ready skills for information technology (IT)...
Nov 1, 2022
A Quick Look at Accessibility Features in iOS16
Apple officially released the newest public version of its flagship mobile operating system, iOS 16, on September...
Oct 31, 2022
Are Product Carousels Bad for Accessibility?
Product carousels are a common feature on eCommerce websites, but they can introduce potentially serious...
Oct 28, 2022
What Is the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act?
On September 29, 2022, United States Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Representative John Sarbanes (D-MD)...
Oct 27, 2022
Steps to Take After Receiving an ADA Website Demand Letter
In 2020 alone, U.S. businesses received an estimated 265,000 demand letters citing website accessibility issues....
Oct 26, 2022
What Do the Justice Department's New ADA Standards Mean for Private Businesses?
Towards the end of July, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans to publish new rules for Title II of the...
Oct 24, 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
Make Your Website More Accessible: Break Up Long Bullet Points
Some accessibility issues can prevent some people from using your website. Others create minor annoyances — but...
Oct 20, 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
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
