Describing an image using text is a critical way for a visually impaired person to understand the meaning behind a...
Apr 3, 2016
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The Business Case for Pursuing Accessible Digital Media
Enforcement of the digital accessibility regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been...
Mar 9, 2016
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Reflection on Some Milestones and a Look to the Future
As we turn our collective calendar pages over to March, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we here at the...
Mar 4, 2016
ROCKY DE LA FUENTE IS BEATING DONALD TRUMP?
An automated website accessibility scan of each of the top 4 Democratic and Republican candidates’ campaign...
Feb 10, 2016
CHARLOTTE VERSUS DENVER IN SUPERBOWL 50 – BOTH LOSE; Both Cities Score Poorly for Website Accessibility
As the kickoff to Super Bowl 50 nears, one can’t help but think about the two teams who worked so hard all season...
Feb 2, 2016
Youngstown State University Gets Schooled by DOE for Non-Compliant Website
The United States Department of Education (DOE) entered into an agreement with Youngstown State University...
Dec 16, 2014
Spirit Airlines website accessibility ranked highest in domestic airline industry
Spirit Airlines website accessibility ranked highest in domestic airline industry. The average grade in the...
Mar 13, 2014
Is the Ivy Wilting in the Ivy League?
The Ivy League consists of eight of the most prestigious higher education institutions worldwide. Typically, these...
Feb 13, 2014
India’s Support of it’s Population with Disabilities
6 years after India ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD),...
Sep 25, 2013
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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: 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
