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Which WCAG Success Criteria Apply to Mobile Accessibility?

Is your mobile content optimized for people with disabilities? If you’re not sure, you might need some help. The...
Dec 6, 2021

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...
Dec 3, 2021

4 Examples of Web Accessibility Accommodations (and Why They Help)

Here are a four examples of web accessibility accommodations and how they can remove barriers for some users.
Dec 2, 2021

New Colorado Law Requires All Government Websites to Meet Accessibility Standards

A new state law may have wide implications for digital accessibility in the United States. In July 2021, Colorado...
Dec 1, 2021

A Quick Style Guide for Writing Disability-Focused Content

The first rule of writing is to know your audience — and to adapt your content to communicate with them...
Nov 30, 2021

New York State Agrees to Fix Accessibility Barriers On COVID-19 Vaccination Website

On October 5, 2021, the United States Justice Department announced agreements with New York State and local...
Nov 29, 2021

What Is Accessibility in Mobile Apps?

Mobile accessibility refers to an established set of practices that improve app functionality for people with...
Nov 26, 2021

Why Website ADA Compliance Testing is Essential

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination...
Nov 25, 2021

Does the ADA Require Mobile Websites and Apps to be Accessible?

Mobile app and mobile website must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is applicable to...
Nov 24, 2021

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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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