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Assistive Technology Market Estimates: Rapid Growth Ahead

According to projections by market research company Coherent Market Insights, the global assistive technology...
Aug 8, 2019

IRS Getting Sued for Not Providing Accessible Alternatives to Blind Taxpayers

A blind taxpayer, Karen Rose, alleges the IRS provided only printed letters she couldn't read. As a result, she...
Aug 7, 2019

Senators Push Attorney General Barr for Answers on Web Accessibility Under the ADA

On July 30, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, joined by six other senators, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Barr...
Aug 3, 2019

8 Things the C-Suite Needs to Know About Accessibility

Accessibility refers to the practice of making products, services, devices, and environments accessible to all...
Aug 1, 2019

Code Jumper Makes Learning Computer Programming Accessible to the Blind

Learning computer programming is difficult enough for a child. For the blind or visually impaired, the challenge...
Jul 31, 2019

Happy 29th Birthday ADA

Today the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns twenty-nine.
Jul 26, 2019

What If I Can't Afford Digital Accessibility?

Some businesses may wonder if their pockets are deep enough or there is enough value in making their sites and...
Jul 25, 2019

User Agents and Accessibility

User agents are software applications that interact with the internet on your behalf. They do things so you don't...
Jul 23, 2019

Why You (Usually) Need Row and Column Headers for Accessible Tables

Tables are a great way to organize and share a lot of data and information. They help content creators and...
Jul 19, 2019

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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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