The Online Accessibility Act was introduced to Congress on October 2 in bipartisan fashion by Congressmen Lou...
Oct 5, 2020
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Introduced Online Accessibility Act Would Amend ADA, Clarify Web Accessibility Compliance Standards
Key EU Web Accessibility Directive Deadline Passes
Websites in European Union countries must now comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the European...
Oct 2, 2020
Introduction to Adaptive Computer Accessories: Why Every Website Should Work with Assistive Technologies
People use a wide range of accessibility technologies to interact with websites naturally. Adaptive control...
Sep 29, 2020
What Does Restaurant Curbside Pickup Have to Do with Digital Accessibility?
For the restaurant industry, takeout is taking off.
Sep 21, 2020
Why Autoplay Is an Accessibility No-No
Web developers have plenty of tricks for keeping users engaged, and when properly implemented, most of those...
Sep 21, 2020
Tracking Lack of Accessibility in Absentee Ballots
The Covid-19 pandemic is widely expected to have a significant effect on the Nov. 3 election, and many voters...
Sep 10, 2020
Enhanced Braille Support Now Available for Google Docs
Google Docs unveiled new accessibility features this week designed to assist people with disabilities and users of...
Sep 10, 2020
Latest Public Draft of WCAG 2.2 Features Nine New Success Criteria, Other Updates
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines will soon be enhanced with the updates pending in WCAG 2.2. On August 11,...
Sep 9, 2020
Creating Accessible Content for People Who Learn Best by Reading and Writing
Do you enjoy reading or retain information well after reading a book? What about when you take notes or write an...
Sep 8, 2020
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Interactive Maps and Accessibility: 4 Tips
Inclusive design means making all of your content accessible for as many users as possible. That’s still true when...
Sep 8, 2022
