In accessibility articles and presentations far and wide, it's often told that many accessible features (like...
Jun 1, 2021
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Why It's Important That Apple's Software Updates Were 'Designed for People with Disabilities'
What Designers Can Learn From Apple’s New Accessibility Updates
In May 2021, Apple announced significant accessibility updates to all of its operating systems and many of its...
May 31, 2021
3 Questions to Help Decide If an Image Doesn't Need Alt Text
One of the most basic and most important considerations for digital accessibility is to make sure that images and...
May 25, 2021
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
