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    8 Common Image Alt Text Mistakes to Stop Making

    When alternative text, or using text to describe images and other non-text content, is done well, it improves both...
    March 17, 2020

    Xbox One and Windows 10 Add In-Game Transcription

    Microsoft announced Xbox One and Windows 10 now provide transcription that converts in-game player speech and chat...
    March 9, 2020

    What on Earth Does the Coronavirus Have to Do with Digital Accessibility?

    For those in the web and digital accessibility space, and especially for those with disabilities or impairments...
    March 6, 2020

    Update: We Will Not Be Attending 2020 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference

    Please note we will not be at csun this year We originally announced our plans to attend the 35th CSUN Assistive...
    March 3, 2020

    4 Often-Overlooked Accessibility Mistakes (And What To Do Instead)

    Digital accessibility isn't always about major overhauls or site redesigns. Sometimes, looking out for the little...
    March 3, 2020

    First Public Draft of WCAG 2.2 Published

    On February 27, W3C published a working draft of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. This first...
    February 28, 2020

    Is Website Accessibility Worth It? (Part Two)

    Business owners and website managers have to weigh the time and cost against the benefit of changes and upkeep to...
    February 25, 2020

    Is Website Accessibility Worth It? (Part One)

    Web accessibility is a civil right and it helps create an enjoyable digital customer experience — but is it worth...
    February 24, 2020

    Five Key Accessibility Considerations for Chatbots

    With a growing number of businesses now using or implementing chatbots to manage and expand their customer base,...
    February 18, 2020

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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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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,...
    October 14, 2022

    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

    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

    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

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