Heading and subheading tags play a critical role in accessibility, but many web designers overlook their...
February 19, 2021
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What Is a Skip Link and How Does It Work?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require a way for users to "bypass blocks" of repeated content....
December 8, 2020
Why W3C Calls for Accessibility Standards Harmonization and What That Means
There are many people and organizations who believe that common standards for web accessibility would make it...
November 12, 2020
Introduction to Adaptive Computer Accessories: Why Every Website Should Work with Assistive Technologies
People use a wide range of accessibility technologies to interact with websites naturally. Adaptive control...
September 29, 2020
Compliance Isn't a Dirty Word
Compliance sounds hard. It feels like things you have to do but never want to do. With synonyms like deference,...
July 14, 2020
Why Accessibility Must Be Part of Your Marketing Plan
Marketing content that excludes people with disabilities, even unintentionally, prevents millions of people from...
June 1, 2020
New Virtual Braille Keyboard Comes to Android
The rollout of a new virtual Braille keyboard has given accessibility a boost for people who are blind or have low...
April 14, 2020
Five Key Accessibility Considerations for Chatbots
With a growing number of businesses now using or implementing chatbots to manage and expand their customer base,...
February 18, 2020
Why Accessibility Is a Critical Piece of Tech Trends for 2020
As digital technologies become an ever-greater part of our lives, it’s more important than ever to understand how...
January 7, 2020
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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 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
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
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
Make Your Hashtags Accessible
Hashtags may be one of the best ways to reach new audiences on social media, letting people who don't yet know...
February 5, 2019
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
The Most Common Web Accessibility Issues to Avoid
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) came into effect in 1990, it has required that places of public...
November 3, 2017
What Are Android Accessibility Features?
Android accessibility features allow users to customize their device by modifying accessibility settings or apps...
June 20, 2017
What is a VPAT and how is it used?
A VPAT, or Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, is a document that allows your company or organization to...
August 21, 2017
Disability Statistics in the United States
Many people are surprised to learn how much of the population lives with a disability.
November 29, 2018
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
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
