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Creating Accessible Content for People Who Use Eye-Tracking Devices

Eye-tracking devices (also called eye trackers) are an assistive technology developed for people with mobility...
Dec 22, 2021

Make Sure Paywalls Don't Lock Out Accessibility Features

For publishers and software developers, paywalls provide an important revenue stream. Paywalls prevent users from...
Dec 21, 2021

5 Common Misconceptions About WAI-ARIA and Accessibility

If you’re looking for ways to make your web content more accessible for people who use assistive technologies,...
Dec 20, 2021

What's The Difference Between WCAG Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA?

In order to embrace web accessibility as a priority, you need to set goals and track your progress. The Web...
Dec 17, 2021

How to Improve Digital Accessibility for People with Anxiety

According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the...
Dec 16, 2021

What’s In a Typical ADA Website Claim?

If you operate a website, you have a legal responsibility to make reasonable accommodations for people with...
Dec 15, 2021

What Does “508 Testing” for Websites Really Mean?

Equivalent access is a crucial priority for public websites. 26 percent of US adults live with some form of...
Dec 14, 2021

What Does ‘Website ADA Testing’ Really Mean?

For U.S. businesses, digital accessibility isn’t optional. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
Dec 13, 2021

Why Cognitive Function Tests Create Accessibility Issues

Is your website accessible for people with cognitive disabilities? If not, you’re limiting your audience....
Dec 10, 2021

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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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