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France Digital Accessibility Laws: An Overview

Does France have digital accessibility laws — and if so, how can you make sure that your website is compliant?
Jun 12, 2023

Avoiding Common Mistakes with ARIA’s 'Menu' Role

WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications) markup can improve accessibility...
May 30, 2023

4 Arguments Against Digital Accessibility (And How to Address Them)

If you’re advocating for digital accessibility, you’ll probably run into some resistance. Most stakeholders won’t...
May 12, 2023

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

3 Common Myths About Internet Users With Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects how a person reads, writes, and comprehends language.
May 3, 2023

The ANDI Accessibility Inspection Tool: An Overview

ANDI (Accessible Name & Description Inspector) is a free, open-source accessibility tool hosted by the Department...
Apr 14, 2023

How Screen Readers Are Used in Accessibility Testing

Is your website accessible for screen reader users?
Feb 9, 2022

Why Is A Web Accessibility Audit Important?

A web accessibility audit determines whether a website is reasonably accessible for users with disabilities. The...
Oct 19, 2021

WCAG 2.2 Introduces New Requirements for Hidden Controls

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Working Draft contains several new success criteria to help...
Sep 2, 2021

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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

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

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

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

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

What's The Difference Between WCAG Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA?

In order to embrace web accessibility as a priority, you need to set goals and track your progress. The Web...
Dec 17, 2021

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

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

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 Check WCAG Compliance: A Quick Guide

What’s the best way to test your website for digital accessibility compliance? The simple answer: Test your...
Dec 8, 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

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