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What Content Creators Should Know About WCAG 3.0

In January 2021, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) published a working draft of the Web Content Accessibility...
Oct 11, 2021

What Is California’s AB 434 Accessibility Law? (And Why It Matters)

In the State of California, Assembly Bill No. 434 (AB 434) requires state agency websites to demonstrate...
Oct 8, 2021

What Is Cognitive Accessibility?

The term “cognitive accessibility" refers to inclusive practices that remove barriers for people whose...
Oct 7, 2021

Structuring Your Website for Accessibility: Avoid These Header Tag Mistakes

Heading tags (also called header tags or H tags) are a semantic tool for providing structure to web content. If...
Oct 6, 2021

Avoid Accessibility Issues When Using ARIA's "Application" Role

WAI-ARIA (Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications), often referred to as ARIA, is a...
Oct 5, 2021

Becoming More Accessible on Facebook: 4 Tips for Reaching a Broader Audience

Each social media platform has different accessibility features and limitations. With more than 2.7 billion...
Oct 4, 2021

Make Your Digital Media More Accessible By Providing Options

When designers set out to build an inclusive website, mobile app, or digital platform, they may be tempted to...
Oct 1, 2021

What Are H Tags? How Headings Affect User Experience

Heading tags (also referred to as H tags or header tags) are semantic HTML elements that help to organize your...
Sep 30, 2021

Web Design Mistakes That Impact Light-Sensitive Users

Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light) is a relatively common issue for people with low vision. People with...
Sep 29, 2021

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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

Accessibility Tips: Let Users Control Font Size

Oct 26, 2023

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

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

All-Caps Headings: Are They Bad for Accessibility?

Web designers have a responsibility to think about users with disabilities when building content. That extends to...
May 1, 2024

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

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

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

Are QR Codes Accessible for People with Disabilities?

QR (Quick Response) codes are a common tool for driving customer engagement. By scanning a square, black-and-white...
May 17, 2023

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

The Robles v. Domino’s Settlement (And Why It Matters)

One of the most important web accessibility lawsuits has finally reached its conclusion.
Jul 12, 2022

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