Accessibility affects everyone, and all types of digital content can be improved by following the principles of...
Jul 27, 2021
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Myths and Facts About Photosensitivity and Seizures
Epilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide according to the World Health Organization, and about 3% of...
Jul 13, 2021
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA): Addressing Common Questions
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) recently passed an important deadline, and many...
Jul 13, 2021
5 Myths About Screen Readers That Can Hurt Accessibility
A screen reader is specialized software that converts digital text into spoken language or Braille. The technology...
Jun 29, 2021
Accessibility Will Crown the Digital Retail Kings in the New Era of E-Commerce
Online shopping was novel and amazing in its infancy. Over time, it became more normal and introduced unparalleled...
Jun 10, 2021
3 Questions to Help Decide If an Image Doesn't Need Alt Text
One of the most basic and most important considerations for digital accessibility is to make sure that images and...
May 25, 2021
Google’s UX Algorithm Update Will Benefit Accessible Websites
Google has announced an upcoming "page experience update," along with an accompanying algorithm update to...
May 18, 2021
What is ADA Testing?
ADA testing is the process of evaluating and documenting the accessibility of a website or application in order to...
May 6, 2021
86 Percent of Websites Fail this Accessibility Basic
In 2019, non-profit organization WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) started what has become an annual tradition:...
May 4, 2021
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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
