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Why Microsoft Saying Employees Can Work from Home Permanently Matters for Accessibility

Microsoft announced new workplace guidance on October 9 that includes flexibility in work site, work hours, and...
Oct 11, 2020

CommonLook and BoIA Partner to Deliver 12 Free Digital Accessibility Webinars

The Bureau of Internet Accessibility and CommonLook, the PDF accessibility experts, are collaborating to share...
Oct 9, 2020

Introduced Online Accessibility Act Would Amend ADA, Clarify Web Accessibility Compliance Standards

The Online Accessibility Act was introduced to Congress on October 2 in bipartisan fashion by Congressmen Lou...
Oct 5, 2020

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

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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

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

Accessibility Tips: Let Users Control Font Size

Oct 26, 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

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

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

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

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

Emojis and Web Accessibility: Best Practices

When you’re posting on social media or creating casual content for your business’s website, you might wonder: Are...
Feb 24, 2025

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

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

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