The phrase “people with disabilities" is incredibly broad, which leads to some misconceptions about digital...
Jun 8, 2023
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Understanding Assistive Technologies: What is a Head Mouse System?
Web accessibility isn’t just for people with vision and hearing disabilities. The goal is to create content that...
Jun 6, 2023
Web Accessibility for Restaurants: 4 Quick Tips
Restaurants and bars are frequent targets for web accessibility lawsuits. In 2022, about 234 web accessibility...
May 15, 2023
Accessibility Do’s and Don’ts for Website Navigation
If people can’t navigate your website, they can’t use it — and you miss an opportunity to connect with your...
May 2, 2023
Assistive Technology: What’s an “Alternative Input Device?”
An alternative input device is a type of assistive technology that replaces a mouse or keyboard (or both),...
May 1, 2023
Understanding Assistive Technologies: What Are Sip-and-Puff Systems?
By understanding how assistive technologies (AT) work, we can gain new perspectives on web accessibility — and...
Apr 28, 2023
Supreme Court Sides with Deaf Student in ADA Discrimination Case
In a unanimous decision on March 21st, the Supreme Court ruled that a student can pursue a lawsuit against his...
Apr 19, 2023
5 Myths About People Who Use Wheelchairs
When you think about mobility disabilities, there’s a good chance that you picture a person using a wheelchair....
Mar 1, 2023
Nothing About Us, Without Us: Starting Digital Accessibility Conversations
For practical, ethical, and legal reasons, digital products need to be accessible for as many people as possible.
Feb 24, 2023
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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
