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Key EU Web Accessibility Directive Deadline Passes

Websites in European Union countries must now comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the European...
Oct 2, 2020

Accessible Kiosks: The What, Why, and How

Imagine how often we use kiosks. It’s probably more than you think: To order and pay at restaurants; to print...
Aug 14, 2020

Accessibility in 2030: What the Future of Tech Tells Us About the Future of Accessibility

Disability rates in the United States hover around 25 percent, and if anything is likely to increase over the next...
Aug 4, 2020

Accessibility of the New Business Travel: Video Conferencing

As the pandemic continues to shift life from offline to online, opportunities abound for developers and companies...
Jul 28, 2020

What to Expect with iOS 14's New and Improved Accessibility Features

Enhanced sign language detection, sound recognition, and VoiceOver are among a bevy of accessibility features...
Jul 7, 2020

CCPA Still Expected to Be Enforced Starting July 1, Requires Accessible Notices and Policies

The California Attorney General is expected to direct his office to begin enforcing the California Consumer...
Jun 3, 2020

If Your Accessibility Solution Can be Turned On and Off, You've Still Got an Accessibility Problem

The rise in demand for accessible digital experiences has led to a surge in innovation around how to achieve...
Jun 2, 2020

Most Marketers Say They Want to Improve SEO, but They're Missing the Most Important Thing: Text

In today's digital era, consumers often know what they want, or think they know what they want, so they take to...
May 19, 2020

Is It Better to Fix an Existing Website's Accessibility or Build a Brand New One?

If you're asking yourself this question, there's a chance you're feeling a bit overwhelmed as you read this and...
Apr 27, 2020

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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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