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Websites of Nation's Top Elementary Schools Have Major Accessibility Barriers During Coronavirus Crisis
Automated accessibility testing performed by the Bureau of Internet Accessibility's a11y® analysis platform...
Mar 23, 2020
8 Common Image Alt Text Mistakes to Stop Making
When alternative text, or using text to describe images and other non-text content, is done well, it improves both...
Mar 17, 2020
Xbox One and Windows 10 Add In-Game Transcription
Microsoft announced Xbox One and Windows 10 now provide transcription that converts in-game player speech and chat...
Mar 9, 2020
What on Earth Does the Coronavirus Have to Do with Digital Accessibility?
For those in the web and digital accessibility space, and especially for those with disabilities or impairments...
Mar 6, 2020
Update: We Will Not Be Attending 2020 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
Please note we will not be at csun this year We originally announced our plans to attend the 35th CSUN Assistive...
Mar 3, 2020
4 Often-Overlooked Accessibility Mistakes (And What To Do Instead)
Digital accessibility isn't always about major overhauls or site redesigns. Sometimes, looking out for the little...
Mar 3, 2020
First Public Draft of WCAG 2.2 Published
On February 27, W3C published a working draft of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. This first...
Feb 28, 2020
Is Website Accessibility Worth It? (Part Two)
Business owners and website managers have to weigh the time and cost against the benefit of changes and upkeep to...
Feb 25, 2020
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
