School districts around the country are looking forward to a higher likelihood of in-classroom teaching this fall,...
Mar 23, 2021
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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
What Is a Skip Link and How Does It Work?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require a way for users to "bypass blocks" of repeated content....
Dec 8, 2020
Why Can't Tables Be Used for Website Layout?
Tables can be an incredibly useful tool in the content creator's toolbox, allowing for the organization of...
Nov 23, 2020
Use of Color for Accessibility Explained
Any rule or guideline is subject to interpretation and, sometimes, misinterpretation. The rules surrounding how...
Nov 10, 2020
A Call to Make All Covid-19 Vaccine Information Accessible
In October 2020, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a preliminary framework...
Nov 3, 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
What Does Restaurant Curbside Pickup Have to Do with Digital Accessibility?
For the restaurant industry, takeout is taking off.
Sep 21, 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: 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
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
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
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
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
