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What to Know About the CSS Prefers-Reduced-Motion Feature

The modern internet is full of movement. Animations, carousels, and interactive controls are common, and they’re...
May 8, 2023

Inclusive Design Starts with Accessibility

Accessible design and inclusive design are distinct concepts. While the exact definitions of each term may differ...
Apr 6, 2023

Illinois’ New Digital Accessibility Law Benefits Students with Disabilities

On August 1, 2022, an amendment to Illinois House Bill 26 (HB 26) will take effect, improving accessibility for...
Jul 21, 2022

Why Web Accessibility Is The Future of SEO and the Future is Now!

It’s no secret that the best practices of digital accessibility help with search engine optimization (SEO). Just...
Jul 8, 2022

Despite New DOJ Guidance, Many Organizations Haven't Adopted Accessible Web Design

In March 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a statement clarifying the technical requirements of digital...
Jul 7, 2022

Are Your Website's Status Messages Accessible?

Status messages deliver important information to your website’s users, providing them with an idea of what to...
Jun 29, 2022

Web Accessibility Doesn't Have a Deadline

With the rising number of digital accessibility lawsuits, many organizations are adopting initiatives to improve...
Jun 22, 2022

How Accessibility Helps Social Media Engagement

Most major brands have dedicated marketing teams for increasing engagement and building a presence on Facebook,...
Jun 17, 2022

It's About Trust: What an Accessible Web Experience Tells Users and Prospects

Digital accessibility is about providing people with disabilities with equivalent access to your content — and in...
Jun 16, 2022

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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

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

Emojis and Web Accessibility: Best Practices

When you’re posting on social media or creating casual content for your business’s website, you might wonder: Are...
Feb 24, 2025

Fashion Nova Settles Web Accessibility Lawsuit for $5.15 Million

Fashion Nova LLC will send checks for up to $4,000 to individuals with vision disabilities who were unable to use...
Aug 13, 2025

What to Know About the CSS Prefers-Reduced-Motion Feature

The modern internet is full of movement. Animations, carousels, and interactive controls are common, and they’re...
May 8, 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

Emphasizing Text for Accessibility: Bold, Italics, and Strong

What’s the best practice for emphasizing text through HTML? You might put important words in italics or bold...
Feb 25, 2025

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

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

Multiple H1 Tags Are Bad for Accessibility (And SEO)

Heading tags are semantic HTML. They send important information to user agents and assistive technologies about...
Apr 23, 2025

Web Accessibility Tips: Using Abbreviations and Acronyms

Great content works better for everyone — including individuals with disabilities.
Mar 3, 2023

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