ANDI (Accessible Name & Description Inspector) is a free, open-source accessibility tool hosted by the Department...
Apr 14, 2023
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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
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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
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
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
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
