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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

Empower People with Disabilities as Experts in Diversity, Inclusion, and Development

Approximately 15% of the world’s population (1 billion people) has a disability, with a disproportionate amount...
May 22, 2019

Accessibility vs. Usability vs. Inclusion

Good website design should mean committing to improving the site experience for users of all abilities and...
May 14, 2019

Valuing Accessibility Should Be Part of Your Company's Corporate Social Responsibility

More than ever, companies are striving to innovate workforce and culture. Companies that aim to be diverse and...
Apr 12, 2019

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

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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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