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SEO Is Changing: Exploring the Link Between Accessibility and Search Rankings

Search engine optimization is an important consideration for any web developer; if you want steady traffic, you...
Aug 11, 2020

Annual OCR Report, Touting Dedication to Website Accessibility, Delivered with Major Accessibility Flaws

Last week, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released its Annual Report to the...
Aug 4, 2020

Do I Need to Make My Website Work for Every Possible Way Someone Might Use It?

Accessibility determines the usability of a website for people with disabilities. When learning about...
Jul 21, 2020

Accessibility Considerations for Augmented and Virtual Reality for the Classroom and Beyond

From the classroom to on-the-job training, instructors are increasingly taking advantage of augmented and virtual...
Jul 14, 2020

CCPA Still Expected to Be Enforced Starting July 1, Requires Accessible Notices and Policies

The California Attorney General is expected to direct his office to begin enforcing the California Consumer...
Jun 3, 2020

If Your Accessibility Solution Can be Turned On and Off, You've Still Got an Accessibility Problem

The rise in demand for accessible digital experiences has led to a surge in innovation around how to achieve...
Jun 2, 2020

MIT, Other Universities Settle Closed Captioning Suits

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), alleging that...
Apr 13, 2020

4 Often-Overlooked Accessibility Mistakes (And What To Do Instead)

Digital accessibility isn't always about major overhauls or site redesigns. Sometimes, looking out for the little...
Mar 3, 2020

First Public Draft of WCAG 2.2 Published

On February 27, W3C published a working draft of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. This first...
Feb 28, 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

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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