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Developer of Pokémon Go Sued for Alleged Web Accessibility Issues

A New Jersey plaintiff accused Niantic Inc., the developer of the popular Pokémon Go mobile game, of violating the...
Jan 16, 2023

5 Web Accessibility Barriers Frequently Cited in ADA Lawsuits

In early 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published guidance for meeting the web accessibility requirements...
Jan 12, 2023

What Is the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act?

On September 29, 2022, United States Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Representative John Sarbanes (D-MD)...
Oct 27, 2022

DOJ Announces Title II Web Accessibility Regulations Are Coming: What’s It Mean?

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced at the end of July that it plans to amend Title II of the Americans with...
Aug 19, 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

ADA Website Lawsuits Rise Under Biden Administration

Shortly after President Biden’s inauguration, Whitehouse.gov was fully redesigned with a number of improvements...
Apr 1, 2022

New Department of Justice ADA Web Accessibility Statement: Clear Guidance or More of the Same?

On March 18, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a statement that got many people excited, pointing to...
Mar 29, 2022

Web Accessibility Lawsuits Dramatically Rose in 2021. Here’s Why.

According to a report from Accessibility.com, 2,352 web accessibility lawsuits were filed against U.S. businesses...
Jan 12, 2022

Hy-Vee, Inc. Reaches Accessibility Agreement with Justice Department

One of the Midwest’s largest pharmacy chains will take immediate steps to improve digital accessibility on its...
Dec 27, 2022

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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