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California Breweries May Be Targets for ADA Web Accessibility Claims

Tactical Ops Brewing, a craft brewery in Clovis, California, is facing a lawsuit for alleged web accessibility...
Apr 12, 2023

Inclusive Design Starts with Accessibility

Accessible design and inclusive design are distinct concepts. While the exact definitions of each term may differ...
Apr 6, 2023

Court Allows Web Accessibility Tester’s Lawsuit to Proceed

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that a Florida resident can sue a Maryland hotel...
Apr 5, 2023

3 Ways That Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Web Accessibility

In 2022, artificial intelligence (or A.I., for short) is more than a buzzword. Consumer-friendly A.I. tools have...
Mar 31, 2023

Department of Education Reports Rise in Disability Discrimination Complaints

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) received 6,390 complaints related to disability...
Mar 28, 2023

Twitter API Changes Mean Bad News for Accessibility

As of February 9, 2023, Twitter has discontinued its free API tier. Accessing the Twitter API now costs a minimum...
Mar 27, 2023

Self-Sufficiency Should Be Part Of Your Web Accessibility Strategy

How do you know if your web accessibility strategy is effective? If your team is empowered to address issues and...
Mar 23, 2023

Why More Businesses Are Facing Multiple ADA Website Lawsuits

If your business receives an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) demand letter, you need to address web...
Mar 16, 2023

Why New York Leads the U.S. in Digital Accessibility Lawsuits

According to Accessibility.com’s annual recap of U.S. web accessibility lawsuits, 2,387 cases were filed in 2022 —...
Mar 14, 2023

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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

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