When you’re writing content online, word choice is important. Plain language is usually the best tool for getting...
Aug 11, 2022
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How Redundant Links Impact Accessibility
Redundant hyperlinks are a common accessibility issue. They’re also a potential violation of the Americans with...
Aug 10, 2022
What’s the Acceptable Format for Media Captions and Transcripts?
Captions and transcripts are essential accessibility features. They’re also good for business: studies show that...
Aug 9, 2022
The Nova Scotia Accessibility Act and WCAG: An Overview
The Nova Scotia Accessibility Act became law in April 2017 with the passage of Bill 59. Officially titled “An Act...
Aug 8, 2022
How to Make Your Website's Terms and Conditions Page Accessible
Your terms and conditions page is an essential legal agreement between your organization and its users. As such,...
Aug 5, 2022
What is the Accessibility Canada Act?
The Accessibility Canada Act (ACA) is a landmark non-discrimination law that applies to most organizations in...
Aug 4, 2022
Examples of Text Alternatives to Non-Text Content
Text alternatives play a crucial role in digital accessibility. In fact, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines...
Aug 3, 2022
Is It Okay to Hide Content from Screen Readers?
Screen reader support is an essential component of web accessibility. When you’re developing content, your goal is...
Aug 2, 2022
Why Reflow Is Essential for Web Accessibility
In web design, supporting reflow refers to the process of fitting content to match the user’s viewport. The...
Aug 1, 2022
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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
