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What Is a CPACC Accessibility Certification?

If you’re learning about digital accessibility, you may want to expand your knowledge — and demonstrate your...
Jul 25, 2023

Why Web Accessibility Isn’t Just for Developers

When you encounter a problem with your website or mobile app, it’s tempting to simply pass it on to your...
Apr 17, 2023

5 Web Accessibility Barriers Frequently Cited in ADA Lawsuits

In early 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published guidance for meeting the web accessibility requirements...
Jan 12, 2023

Think Twice Before Writing Your Own Accessibility Statement

An accessibility statement describes goals, policies, and accomplishments related to digital accessibility. It’s...
Sep 13, 2021

Why Consistency is Important to Accessible Design

Just as designing and structuring images, videos, links and all of the individual elements of a web page is an...
May 12, 2020

New Virtual Braille Keyboard Comes to Android

The rollout of a new virtual Braille keyboard has given accessibility a boost for people who are blind or have low...
Apr 14, 2020

MIT, Other Universities Settle Closed Captioning Suits

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), alleging that...
Apr 13, 2020

The Importance of Accessibility in the Digitization of... Everything

The digitization of the world around us continues to move forward at a rapid pace. It has brought convenience to...
Apr 7, 2020

Are Website Accessibility and Digital Accessibility the Same?

Website accessibility and digital accessibility defined The terms website accessibility and digital accessibility...
Dec 28, 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: 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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