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Perform a Page Title Audit to Improve Mobile & Website Accessibility

A web page’s title tags define what the page is about — on this page, the title tag is “Perform a Page Title Audit...
Sep 6, 2021

Does An Accessibility Statement Protect Against Litigation?

The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) recommends posting an accessibility statement for websites, mobile...
Sep 3, 2021

Can You Check Web Accessibility By Downloading a Screen Reader?

Screen readers are software tools that convert onscreen text to audio or braille output. They’re commonly used by...
Sep 1, 2021

Understanding Target Size Under WCAG 2.2 and How It Affects People with Disabilities

On May 11, 2021, Web Accessibility Initiative introduced a new working draft of the Web Content Accessibility...
Aug 31, 2021

Make Sure Your Website’s Help Resources Are Available And Accessible

Even on a well-designed website, people occasionally need help. Businesses have a responsibility to make their...
Aug 30, 2021

Using Emoji Could Be Excluding People From Your Conversation

Emojis play an important role in modern communication, but they’re not accessible for all users. People with...
Aug 27, 2021

How To Make Your Website's Authentication Process Accessible

Websites need simple, secure ways to authenticate users. That typically means requiring users to submit passwords...
Aug 26, 2021

Social Media Accessibility: Quick Tips for Improving Your Reach

According to Pew Research, 72% of the American public uses some type of social media. Businesses and nonprofits...
Aug 25, 2021

Can A WCAG Compliant Website Have Accessibility Issues?

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the most widely accepted international standards for digital...
Aug 24, 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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