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WCAG 3.0 May Introduce New Rating Scale for Accessibility

The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative is considering a new conformance model for Web Content Accessibility...
Aug 11, 2021

When Discussing Disabilities, Use Appropriate Language

As your organization begins adopting an accessible mindset, you may want to open up discussions about diversity...
Aug 10, 2021

How Accessible Names Can Help (Or Frustrate) Your Users

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 includes success criteria for accessible names, which can be...
Aug 9, 2021

How Background Noise Affects Accessibility

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) contain plenty of useful guidance for developing accessible media....
Aug 8, 2021

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA): Addressing Common Questions

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) recently passed an important deadline, and many...
Jul 13, 2021

3 Questions to Help Decide If an Image Doesn't Need Alt Text

One of the most basic and most important considerations for digital accessibility is to make sure that images and...
May 25, 2021

AODA Non Compliance Financial Penalties Overview

Ontario businesses that don’t prioritize accessibility may soon face significant penalties. Enacted in 2005, the...
Mar 26, 2021

Five Website Accessibility Basics Every School District Should Check for Right Now

School districts around the country are looking forward to a higher likelihood of in-classroom teaching this fall,...
Mar 23, 2021

Why Headings Aren't Simply Style Elements

Heading and subheading tags play a critical role in accessibility, but many web designers overlook their...
Feb 19, 2021

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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: 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

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

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