By understanding how assistive technologies (AT) work, we can gain new perspectives on web accessibility — and...
Apr 28, 2023
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Supreme Court Sides with Deaf Student in ADA Discrimination Case
In a unanimous decision on March 21st, the Supreme Court ruled that a student can pursue a lawsuit against his...
Apr 19, 2023
5 Myths About People Who Use Wheelchairs
When you think about mobility disabilities, there’s a good chance that you picture a person using a wheelchair....
Mar 1, 2023
Nothing About Us, Without Us: Starting Digital Accessibility Conversations
For practical, ethical, and legal reasons, digital products need to be accessible for as many people as possible.
Feb 24, 2023
Accessibility Tips: Using Accessible Colors in Mobile Apps
When you’re developing a mobile application, the ways that you use color can have a profound effect on your...
Feb 16, 2023
4 Things People with Disabilities Look For On Your Website
If your website ignores accessibility, people will notice. Worldwide, about 15% of adults live with at least one...
Feb 10, 2023
4 Web Accessibility Barriers for People with Learning Differences
When people discuss digital accessibility, they often focus on individuals with sensory limitations. As we’ve...
Feb 3, 2023
Apple’s Siri Changed Accessibility — But No Voice Assistant is Perfect
For over a decade, Apple’s Siri has provided people with new ways to interact with their digital devices. Siri is...
Feb 18, 2022
Why Americans With Disabilities Use The Internet Less Frequently
The United States has a digital divide, and it profoundly impacts the 1 in 4 Americans living with disabilities.
Feb 17, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Emojis and Web Accessibility: Best Practices
When you’re posting on social media or creating casual content for your business’s website, you might wonder: Are...
Feb 24, 2025
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
