A blind taxpayer, Karen Rose, alleges the IRS provided only printed letters she couldn't read. As a result, she...
Aug 7, 2019
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Code Jumper Makes Learning Computer Programming Accessible to the Blind
Learning computer programming is difficult enough for a child. For the blind or visually impaired, the challenge...
Jul 31, 2019
Happy 29th Birthday ADA
Today the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns twenty-nine.
Jul 26, 2019
Accessibility for Ridesharing Services: 2019 Update
Perhaps the greatest benefit of owning a car is the independence that it provides: drivers can commute to work,...
Jul 16, 2019
Web Accessibility and the Fourth of July: Celebrating Independence in More Ways Than One
On the Fourth of July, we celebrate our independence as a nation that collectively values freedom and liberty. It...
Jul 4, 2019
Accessibility Is Privacy and Security
Advocates for digital accessibility and those in compliance and governance roles sometimes say that accessibility...
Jul 2, 2019
Not a Single 2020 Presidential Candidate's Website is Fully Accessible to People with Disabilities
The websites of twenty two presidential candidates for the 2020 election were tested for accessibility by the...
Jun 28, 2019
Microsoft Releases New Eyes First Games
Microsoft has released four new computer games that people can play using only their eyes. These games, branded...
Jun 25, 2019
The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do to Improve Website Accessibility
This article will not contain any accessibility best practices. It will not tell you any quick fixes you can make...
Jun 22, 2019
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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
