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Does the Unruh Act Apply to Businesses That Aren't Based in California?
California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act allows plaintiffs to sue for statutory damages of up to $4,000 per offense....
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To create accessible content, you need to clearly define the structure of your content. That’s where WAI-ARIA (Web...
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Orca Screen Reader: An Overview for Developers and Content Creators
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WCAG 2.2 Update: What's The Hold-Up?
The latest version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is on its way — but it’s not quite ready yet.
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What Is Color Blindness Accessibility?
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Can You Face Multiple ADA Web Accessibility Lawsuits?
You’ve received a web accessibility demand letter that alleges violations with the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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What Is the EN 301 549 Web Accessibility Standard?
EN 301 549 is a harmonized web accessibility standard for information and communications technology (ICT) in the...
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Web Accessibility Tips: Don't Disable Zooming (Yes, Even On Mobile)
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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...
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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...
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What Are the Four Major Categories of Accessibility?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are organized by four main principles, which state that content...
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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...
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What's The Difference Between WCAG Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA?
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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...
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Ensuring your website is accessible is imperative for business, legal, and practical reasons, but it can be hard...
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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...
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How to Check WCAG Compliance: A Quick Guide
What’s the best way to test your website for digital accessibility compliance? The simple answer: Test your...
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