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    World MS Day Highlights Need for Digital Accessibility

    May 30 is World MS Day, created to increase awareness, solidarity, and hope for those affected by multiple...
    May 30, 2019

    How Widely Used Is WCAG?

    The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are often called the most accepted and universal standards for web...
    May 28, 2019

    Assistive Technology 101: What You Need to Know

    For some people with various kinds of disabilities, standard computing technologies such as keyboards, monitors,...
    May 23, 2019

    Empower People with Disabilities as Experts in Diversity, Inclusion, and Development

    Approximately 15% of the world’s population (1 billion people) has a disability, with a disproportionate amount...
    May 22, 2019

    Digital Accessibility for the Travel Industry

    Now that the weather is warming up and summer vacation season is approaching, it’s the perfect time to discuss the...
    May 17, 2019

    50 Digital Accessibility Facts for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

    May 16, 2019 marks the eighth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). To help spread awareness of the...
    May 16, 2019

    Accessibility vs. Usability vs. Inclusion

    Good website design should mean committing to improving the site experience for users of all abilities and...
    May 14, 2019

    Disability Rights Film Coming to Netflix from the Obamas, Higher Ground

    Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, is...
    May 11, 2019

    Lego Unveils Braille Bricks as a Fun Way to Help Kids Learn Braille

    Less than 10% of blind students today are Braille readers, despite the common misconception that everyone who is...
    May 6, 2019

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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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