Deafness, hearing loss, and being hard of hearing are some of the most common disabilities in the U.S. and...
Jul 3, 2019
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Is Web Accessibility a Fad?
With so much recent focus on web accessibility, you might find yourself wondering: is it actually just a fad?
Jun 19, 2019
How Widely Used Is WCAG?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are often called the most accepted and universal standards for web...
May 28, 2019
Assistive Technology 101: What You Need to Know
For some people with various kinds of disabilities, standard computing technologies such as keyboards, monitors,...
May 23, 2019
Digital Accessibility for the Travel Industry
Now that the weather is warming up and summer vacation season is approaching, it’s the perfect time to discuss the...
May 17, 2019
Ditch the Fancy Vocabulary for Accessible Language
When building a website, many designers and developers adhere to the principle of keeping everything as simple as...
May 4, 2019
6 Unexpected Benefits of Web Accessibility
The most obvious benefit of web accessibility is that it helps people with disabilities enjoy your website’s...
Apr 4, 2019
6 Tips for Browsing the Web with Cognitive Disabilities or If You Have Trouble Understanding Web Content
If you experience difficulty with reading, memory, focus, or problem-solving, and that difficulty interferes with...
Mar 28, 2019
3 Tips for Browsing the Web If You Have Difficulty Using a Mouse
Motor disabilities manifest themselves in different ways for each person. Symptoms such as pain, tics, tremors,...
Mar 23, 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
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: 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
