The internet's ability to connect people of different backgrounds and abilities with information and services...
Jun 5, 2017
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Accelerator Keys Save Time
Commonly referred to as access keys or keyboard shortcuts, accelerator keys are a combination of keystrokes that...
May 29, 2017
Why Websites Need an Accessibility Statement
Business leaders, government agencies, and internet authorities are working hard to give disabled individuals...
May 22, 2017
Best Fonts To Use for Website Accessibility
Font style is one of the most important considerations of accessible website design. Although screen readers can...
May 20, 2017
5 Tips to Improve Website Experience for People with Cognitive Disabilities
The digitization of everything is breaking down barriers and instantly connecting people across the planet....
May 19, 2017
Using CSS Floats with Image Links
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is the primary standards organization for the World Wide Web (WWW). These...
May 19, 2017
Using Keyboard Emulators to Access the Web
A keyboard emulator, also known as a virtual keyboard, is a software component that allows users to enter...
May 18, 2017
What You Need to Know About Visual Focus and Accessibility
Visual focus is all about navigation. Users who rely heavily, or even solely, on a keyboard need clear on-screen...
May 16, 2017
How Contrast Ratio Pertains to Website Accessibility
Contrast ratio refers to how bright or dark colors appear on screens. The more scientific definition is that...
May 5, 2017
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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
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
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
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
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
What's The Difference Between WCAG Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA?
In order to embrace web accessibility as a priority, you need to set goals and track your progress. The Web...
Dec 17, 2021
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
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
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
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
How to Check WCAG Compliance: A Quick Guide
What’s the best way to test your website for digital accessibility compliance? The simple answer: Test your...
Dec 8, 2022
