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5 Myths About Sign Language 

American Sign Language (ASL) is the third-most commonly used language in the United States, but unfortunately,...
Jun 28, 2022

What Does Google Say About Web Accessibility and Search Rankings?

It’s no secret that the best practices of search engine optimization (SEO) are consistent with the best practices...
Jun 21, 2022

Avoid These 4 Mistakes When Writing Video Captions for Accessibility

Accurate captions benefit everyone — and for businesses, neglecting multimedia accessibility can be costly.
Jun 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

International Web Accessibility Laws: An Overview

Does your organization have a legal responsibility to maintain an accessible website?
May 20, 2022

Does Javascript Make My Site Less Accessible?

The goal of digital accessibility is to make content more useful for people with disabilities, and in most cases,...
May 13, 2022

What Is Perceivability in Web Accessibility? WCAG Principles Explained

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the leading international standards for accessible web design....
May 10, 2022

How Do You Prioritize Web Accessibility Fixes? 4 Tips

After you’ve audited your website for conformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), you’ll...
May 9, 2022

Low-Hanging Fruit: 4 Accessibility Issues That Make a Website an Easy Target

The vast majority of websites have accessibility issues that make them less useful — or in some cases, entirely...
May 6, 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

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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