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Why Is WCAG Important for Web Design?

Every person deserves equivalent access to the internet. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality: In WebAIM’s (Web...
Dec 14, 2022

The Digital Curb Cut Effect: The Universal Benefits of Web Accessibility

Accessibility features have a tendency to benefit everyone, with or without a disability. That dynamic is...
Nov 21, 2022

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

Subheadings and Accessibility: What is a "Visual Heading?" 

Accurate subheadings make your content much more useful for everyone — but when you’re creating your website,...
Aug 15, 2022

California’s CCPA and Digital Accessibility: What Businesses Should Know

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CPPA) requires for-profit businesses to provide information about...
Feb 15, 2022

ADA and Website Accessibility Compliance: What's New in 2018

The guiding principle of digital accessibility is providing equal access to all web users, including those with a...
Sep 19, 2018

Why Developers Must Consider Alternate Input Devices for Web Accessibility

When it comes to alternate input devices and WCAG 2.1 compliance, developers should:
Aug 27, 2018

PTSD Awareness Day

National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day is dedicated to helping people better understand PTSD...
Jun 26, 2018

Why Web Accessibility Is Important for Summer Vacation

The first day of summer (June 21st) is an exciting time for parents and children. In many areas, the school year...
Jun 21, 2018

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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

All-Caps Headings: Are They Bad for Accessibility?

Web designers have a responsibility to think about users with disabilities when building content. That extends to...
May 1, 2024

Accessibility Tips: Let Users Control Font Size

Oct 26, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

Are QR Codes Accessible for People with Disabilities?

QR (Quick Response) codes are a common tool for driving customer engagement. By scanning a square, black-and-white...
May 17, 2023

The Robles v. Domino’s Settlement (And Why It Matters)

One of the most important web accessibility lawsuits has finally reached its conclusion.
Jul 12, 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

Interactive Maps and Accessibility: 4 Tips

Inclusive design means making all of your content accessible for as many users as possible. That’s still true when...
Sep 8, 2022

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