The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 includes success criteria for accessible names, which can be...
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How Background Noise Affects Accessibility
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) contain plenty of useful guidance for developing accessible media....
Aug 8, 2021
Getting Feedback From Users to Improve Accessibility
When building accessible content, feedback from actual people can be tremendously valuable. About 26 percent of...
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4 Digital Accessibility Features That Benefit Everyone
Accessibility affects everyone, and all types of digital content can be improved by following the principles of...
Jul 27, 2021
Can You Use Google Analytics to Find Accessibility Issues?
Google Analytics is one of the most powerful free tools for monitoring traffic and website performance. It’s also...
Jul 19, 2021
Myths and Facts About Photosensitivity and Seizures
Epilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide according to the World Health Organization, and about 3% of...
Jul 13, 2021
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA): Addressing Common Questions
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) recently passed an important deadline, and many...
Jul 13, 2021
When Testing for Accessibility, Don’t Put the Burden on Employees with Disabilities
Testing is crucial to accessible design. A proper audit can identify issues that aren’t apparent to designers and...
Jul 12, 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...
Jul 7, 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
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
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
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
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
