In January 2025, more than 400 web accessibility lawsuits were filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Is WCAG Required By the ADA?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the international standard for digital accessibility, and...
Jan 10, 2025
Does WCAG Require Subheadings for Web Pages?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) contains basic guidance for creating a more accessible internet...
Jan 9, 2025
Link Text and Accessibility: What Constitutes a WCAG 2.4.4 Failure?
One of the most frequently misunderstood requirements within the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is...
Dec 9, 2024
Crowded Navigation Menus: A Common (and Fixable) Accessibility Issue
When you’re adding a shiny new page to your website, you might want to feature it in a prominent position — and...
Dec 3, 2024
Here’s How An Accessibility Statement Can Help Your Business Grow
Every business needs to prioritize digital accessibility, and organizations that ignore their customers with...
Dec 2, 2024
Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA): An Overview
The Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) requires Illinois state agencies and universities to...
Oct 15, 2024
How to Respond to an ADA Web Accessibility Demand Letter
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses must take reasonable efforts to accommodate people...
Oct 14, 2024
Verizon Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Alleged Web Accessibility Issues
A New York plaintiff has accused Verizon Wireless of violating their rights under Title III of the Americans with...
Sep 26, 2024
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Text Spacing and Accessibility: Tips for Web Designers
As a web designer, part of your job is making written text look good. That’s not always easy — in addition to...
Jan 13, 2023
