The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are often called the most accepted and universal standards for web...
May 28, 2019
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Do state and local government websites have to be accessible?
As website accessibility gains more awareness in the public eye, it can be tricky to make sense of all the changes...
Apr 25, 2019
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and Acknowledging Digital Accessibility as a Civil Right
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a life so impactful, marked by such rare courage and strength of character, that...
Jan 21, 2019
2018 Web Accessibility Recap: What Happened This Year?
2018 is in our rear-view mirror, which means that now is the perfect opportunity to look back on some of the most...
Dec 31, 2019
President Trump Signs the 21st Century IDEA Act
A development in accessibility legislation, the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experiences Act, was presented to...
Dec 28, 2018
Department of Education Updates Complaints Process, Reopens Hundreds of Web Accessibility Complaints
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced big changes to its Case...
Dec 10, 2018
New York State is Holding Listening Sessions to Study Accessibility of Ride Sharing for People with Disabilities
Earlier this week, the New York State Transportation Network Company Accessibility Task Force announced it will be...
Nov 16, 2018
Section 508 Compliance Testing for Websites
The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 was a groundbreaking moment for disability rights....
Oct 31, 2018
What is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)?
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM is a reminder and a celebration of the...
Oct 15, 2018
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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: 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
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
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
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
