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Google’s UX Algorithm Update Will Benefit Accessible Websites

Google has announced an upcoming "page experience update," along with an accompanying algorithm update to...
May 18, 2021

What is ADA Testing?

ADA testing is the process of evaluating and documenting the accessibility of a website or application in order to...
May 6, 2021

Microsoft Is 'Doubling Down' on Accessibility to Help Close Disability Divide

Microsoft announced last week a five-year commitment to "create and open doors and bigger opportunities for people...
May 6, 2021

86 Percent of Websites Fail this Accessibility Basic

In 2019, non-profit organization WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) started what has become an annual tradition:...
May 4, 2021

Perform Mobile App Accessibility Testing Before Public Release

The time to perform full accessibility testing on a mobile app for iOS or Android is before making it available...
Apr 27, 2021

Don't Underestimate the Value of an Enjoyable Experience

In most people's minds, including those of most website accessibility experts, web accessibility is directly tied...
Apr 20, 2021

Web Accessibility Audits Offer a Measurable and Repeatable Approach to Compliance

When a company chooses a proper audit and a robust partnership that includes maintenance and support over time,...
Apr 13, 2021

Mistakes to Avoid to Make Video Conferencing More Accessible

Predictably, usage of video conferencing tools skyrocketed in 2020, and that trend seems unlikely to reverse...
Apr 6, 2021

Australia’s Covid Vaccine Finder Website Allegedly Fails to Meet Web Accessibility Standards

Some Australians must allegedly overcome unnecessary barriers to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations due to...
Mar 30, 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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