The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the most widely accepted international standards for digital...
August 24, 2021
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5 Common eCommerce Website Accessibility Issues
By one estimate, the worldwide eCommerce market is expected to approach $5 trillion in 2021. Amazon, the world’s...
August 18, 2021
4 Principles for Designing Websites for Users with Memory Impairments
Memory impairments are fairly common among internet users, particularly in older adults. In one CDC study, 12.7...
August 16, 2021
Web Accessibility Isn't Always Expensive or Time Consuming
One of the most common misconceptions about web accessibility is that it’s an expensive or unnecessary addition to...
August 12, 2021
WCAG 3.0 May Introduce New Rating Scale for Accessibility
The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative is considering a new conformance model for Web Content Accessibility...
August 11, 2021
How Background Noise Affects Accessibility
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) contain plenty of useful guidance for developing accessible media....
August 8, 2021
Myths and Facts About Photosensitivity and Seizures
Epilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide according to the World Health Organization, and about 3% of...
July 13, 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
Why Can't Tables Be Used for Website Layout?
Tables can be an incredibly useful tool in the content creator's toolbox, allowing for the organization of...
November 23, 2020
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What Are the Four Major Categories of Accessibility?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are organized by four main principles, which state that content...
September 13, 2019
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
What Is an Example of Accessibility?
Sometimes, we're asked, "What is an example of accessibility?" An example of accessibility would be any content or...
November 24, 2020
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...
April 3, 2019
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...
December 17, 2021
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...
July 7, 2021
Google's Lighthouse Accessibility Tests Are Helpful, But Not Perfect
Google’s Chrome DevTools is an exceptionally useful resource for developers. With a few clicks, users can...
December 3, 2021
Is There a Legal Requirement to Implement WCAG?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are often referred to as the gold standard in accessibility and...
August 22, 2019
Best Fonts To Use for Website Accessibility
Font style is one of the most important considerations of accessible website design. Although screen readers can...
May 20, 2017
What is a11y?
You may have seen the term "a11y" floating around the Internet as a hashtag or popping up in tech discussions....
May 4, 2017
Checklist for Creating Accessible Videos
Videos are everywhere and are being regularly-consumed by more people everyday. According to Statista, there are...
April 2, 2019
Why Is It Important for Accessibility to Use Actual Text Instead of Images of Text?
On the web, we use images everywhere! Images (such as maps, graphs, info graphics) can be an effective way to...
December 24, 2018
