Accessibility may be the furthest thing from your mind when you’re just trying to get your startup off the ground,...
August 16, 2019
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Senators Push Attorney General Barr for Answers on Web Accessibility Under the ADA
On July 30, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, joined by six other senators, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Barr...
August 3, 2019
What If I Can't Afford Digital Accessibility?
Some businesses may wonder if their pockets are deep enough or there is enough value in making their sites and...
July 25, 2019
User Agents and Accessibility
User agents are software applications that interact with the internet on your behalf. They do things so you don't...
July 23, 2019
Why You (Usually) Need Row and Column Headers for Accessible Tables
Tables are a great way to organize and share a lot of data and information. They help content creators and...
July 19, 2019
Understanding WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 4.1.3: Status Messages
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 are the most up-to-date version of the most widely used...
July 12, 2019
8 Facts About Hearing Disabilities and Web Accessibility
Deafness, hearing loss, and being hard of hearing are some of the most common disabilities in the U.S. and...
July 3, 2019
Accessibility Is Privacy and Security
Advocates for digital accessibility and those in compliance and governance roles sometimes say that accessibility...
July 2, 2019
Not a Single 2020 Presidential Candidate's Website is Fully Accessible to People with Disabilities
The websites of twenty two presidential candidates for the 2020 election were tested for accessibility by the...
June 28, 2019
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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
