When you’re writing content online, word choice is important. Plain language is usually the best tool for getting...
August 11, 2022
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How Redundant Links Impact Accessibility
Redundant hyperlinks are a common accessibility issue. They’re also a potential violation of the Americans with...
August 10, 2022
What’s the Acceptable Format for Media Captions and Transcripts?
Captions and transcripts are essential accessibility features. They’re also good for business: studies show that...
August 9, 2022
The Nova Scotia Accessibility Act and WCAG: An Overview
The Nova Scotia Accessibility Act became law in April 2017 with the passage of Bill 59. Officially titled “An Act...
August 8, 2022
How to Make Your Website's Terms and Conditions Page Accessible
Your terms and conditions page is an essential legal agreement between your organization and its users. As such,...
August 5, 2022
What is the Accessibility Canada Act?
The Accessibility Canada Act (ACA) is a landmark non-discrimination law that applies to most organizations in...
August 4, 2022
Examples of Text Alternatives to Non-Text Content
Text alternatives play a crucial role in digital accessibility. In fact, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines...
August 3, 2022
Is It Okay to Hide Content from Screen Readers?
Screen reader support is an essential component of web accessibility. When you’re developing content, your goal is...
August 2, 2022
Why Reflow Is Essential for Web Accessibility
In web design, supporting reflow refers to the process of fitting content to match the user’s viewport. The...
August 1, 2022
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What Are the Four Major Categories of Accessibility?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are organized by four main principles, which state that content...
September 13, 2019
Best Fonts To Use for Website Accessibility
Font style is one of the most important considerations of accessible website design. Although screen readers can...
May 20, 2017
What Is an Example of Accessibility?
Sometimes, we're asked, "What is an example of accessibility?" An example of accessibility would be any content or...
November 24, 2020
Is There a Legal Requirement to Implement WCAG?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are often referred to as the gold standard in accessibility and...
August 22, 2019
What is a11y?
You may have seen the term "a11y" floating around the Internet as a hashtag or popping up in tech discussions....
May 4, 2017
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...
April 3, 2019
Checklist for Creating Accessible Videos
Videos are everywhere and are being regularly-consumed by more people everyday. According to Statista, there are...
April 2, 2019
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...
July 7, 2021
Why Is It Important for Accessibility to Use Actual Text Instead of Images of Text?
On the web, we use images everywhere! Images (such as maps, graphs, info graphics) can be an effective way to...
December 24, 2018
Google's Lighthouse Accessibility Tests Are Helpful, But Not Perfect
Google’s Chrome DevTools is an exceptionally useful resource for developers. With a few clicks, users can...
December 3, 2021
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...
December 17, 2021
Why Autoplay Is an Accessibility No-No
Web developers have plenty of tricks for keeping users engaged, and when properly implemented, most of those...
September 21, 2020
