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Common Web Accessibility Myths

There is a lot helpful information out there surrounding digital accessibility. The accessibility community is...
Oct 5, 2018

Why does the ADA Consider WCAG Compliance a Requirement?

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has been a landmark for the disability rights movement in the United...
Oct 3, 2018

The Basics and Importance of Color Contrast for Web Accessibility

What is color contrast? For digital accessibility, the concept of color contrast is as critical as it is simple....
Oct 1, 2018

ADA and Website Accessibility Compliance: What's New in 2018

The guiding principle of digital accessibility is providing equal access to all web users, including those with a...
Sep 19, 2018

Back to School: Why Web Accessibility is Important for Education

As an integral part of a fair and appropriate public education, web accessibility helps students of all ages and...
Sep 6, 2018

National Immunization Awareness Month and Web Accessibility

As August comes to a close we want to highlight the celebration of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)....
Aug 29, 2018

Why Developers Must Consider Alternate Input Devices for Web Accessibility

When it comes to alternate input devices and WCAG 2.1 compliance, developers should:
Aug 27, 2018

How Screen Magnification Software Makes Web Accessibility Possible

When it comes to screen magnification software and WCAG 2.1 compliance developers should:
Aug 21, 2018

How Braille Displays Help Users with Visual Impairments Access the Web

Ways that refreshable braille displays are covered in WCAG 2.1:
Aug 16, 2018

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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