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Landmark Judgement for the Visually Impaired: Court Rules Winn-Dixie Website Violates ADA

In an unprecedented trial over website accessibility, a Florida judge has ruled that the national grocery chain...
Jun 28, 2017

How NVDA is used by People with Disabilities

NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is software that makes computers accessible and usable by individuals with...
Jun 27, 2017

How to Create an Accessible PDF in Adobe Acrobat

The Portable Document Format (PDF) has become one of the most popular file types on the web. PDFs were developed...
Jun 26, 2017

How Does JAWS Help Navigate and Read Webpages?

Blind and visually impaired computer users rely on screen readers to render descriptions of visual content through...
Jun 22, 2017

What Are Android Accessibility Features?

Android accessibility features allow users to customize their device by modifying accessibility settings or apps...
Jun 20, 2017

Managed Care Programs Must Have Digital Information Comply With Modern Accessibility Standards

Effective July 1, 2017, new Medicaid rules will require managed care programs to have digital information comply...
Jun 16, 2017

What are iOS Accessibility Features?

Apple’s iOS customizable accessibility features are truly a lifesaver if you take the time to configure them to...
Jun 14, 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

IRS Will Pay $5,000 for Website Accessibility

Defray Your Expenses for Website Accessibility As a small business owner or senior manager, you are always looking...
Mar 28, 2017

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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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