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User Agent Accessibility Guidelines

There are many great tools and resources available to help people with disabilities access information or content...
Jun 23, 2017

How Does JAWS Help Navigate and Read Webpages?

Blind and visually impaired computer users rely on screen readers to render descriptions of visual content through...
Jun 22, 2017

What Are Android Accessibility Features?

Android accessibility features allow users to customize their device by modifying accessibility settings or apps...
Jun 20, 2017

What are iOS Accessibility Features?

Apple’s iOS customizable accessibility features are truly a lifesaver if you take the time to configure them to...
Jun 14, 2017

Can a Different Browser Really Change Website Accessibility?

Although on a surface level all browsers are in competition, the major companies have a secret incentive to work...
Jun 1, 2017

5 Tips to Improve Website Experience for People with Cognitive Disabilities

The digitization of everything is breaking down barriers and instantly connecting people across the planet....
May 19, 2017

Unemployment Rate Higher People with Disabilities

The US Department of Labor has released updated survey data of US Employment statistics. The good news is, for...
Jun 1, 2016

BoIA Encourages all to Participate in Global Accessibility Awareness Day

The Bureau of Internet Accessibility (BoIA) encourages everyone to participate in Global Accessibility Awareness...
May 12, 2016

NYC Takes Action against Inequality of the Disabled

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently blazed a trail not yet taken by other city officials and one only...
Apr 22, 2016

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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

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

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

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

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

What's The Difference Between WCAG Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA?

In order to embrace web accessibility as a priority, you need to set goals and track your progress. The Web...
Dec 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

How to Check WCAG Compliance: A Quick Guide

What’s the best way to test your website for digital accessibility compliance? The simple answer: Test your...
Dec 8, 2022

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