By understanding how assistive technologies (AT) work, we can gain new perspectives on web accessibility — and...
Apr 28, 2023
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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
Kansas Legislature Proposes Penalties for 'Abusive' ADA Plaintiffs
The Kansas House of Representatives is considering a law that would impose penalties on certain plaintiffs who...
Apr 21, 2023
What to Know About Accessibility Checker Browser Extensions
Can you test your website’s accessibility by installing a simple web browser extension?
Apr 18, 2023
Why Web Accessibility Isn’t Just for Developers
When you encounter a problem with your website or mobile app, it’s tempting to simply pass it on to your...
Apr 17, 2023
Including Neurodiversity in Digital Accessibility Conversations
Often, conversations about digital accessibility focus on ensuring that online content is accessible for people...
Apr 13, 2023
World Parkinson’s Day: Busting Myths about Parkinson's Disease
April 11th is World Parkinson’s Day. The primary goal of the holiday is to build awareness of the...
Apr 11, 2023
Bipartisan Bill Would End Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities
A bipartisan, bicameral bill would end a loophole in the United States' minimum wage law that enables employers to...
Apr 10, 2023
Employment of People with Disabilities Reaches All-Time High
According to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 21.3% of U.S. adults with...
Apr 7, 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
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
