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Minnesota Web Accessibility Laws: An Overview

In the United States, most digital accessibility lawsuits are filed in New York or California. That’s because...
Aug 19, 2025

Minnesota Lawsuit Reinforces ADA’s Web Accessibility Requirements

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to websites, according to the Department of Justice...
Jul 28, 2025

The Americans with Disabilities Act Is 35 Years Old — And More Relevant Than Ever

On July 26th, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law.
Jul 22, 2025

Canada Accessibility Laws: An Overview

In Canada, most public and private organizations have a legal responsibility to follow the Web Content...
Feb 20, 2025

Reviewing the DOJ’s New Guidance on Title II Web Accessibility Compliance

On January 8, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released “first steps" guidance to help public entities comply...
Feb 18, 2025

Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA): An Overview

The Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) requires Illinois state agencies and universities to...
Oct 15, 2024

How to Respond to an ADA Web Accessibility Demand Letter

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses must take reasonable efforts to accommodate people...
Oct 14, 2024

How Long Does a VPAT Accessibility Report Take?

If you market information and communications technology (ICT) to government agencies — or to businesses that work...
Aug 13, 2024

Senators Push for Section 508 Refresh, New Web Accessibility Standards

A group of U.S. Senators have introduced a bill to update Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The...
Jul 31, 2024
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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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