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    Israel’s Digital Accessibility Laws: An Overview

    If your company operates in Israel, do you have a responsibility to maintain an accessible website? 
    January 25, 2022

    Web Accessibility Lawsuits Dramatically Rose in 2021. Here’s Why.

    According to a report from Accessibility.com, 2,352 web accessibility lawsuits were filed against U.S. businesses...
    January 12, 2022

    What Does “508 Testing” for Websites Really Mean?

    Equivalent access is a crucial priority for public websites. 26 percent of US adults live with some form of...
    December 14, 2021

    What is the European Union’s Web Accessibility Directive?

    About 135 million people in Europe live with some form of disability, and the number is expected to increase as...
    November 19, 2021

    5 Critical Factors For Making Your Government Website Accessible

    Generally speaking, government websites have issues with accessibility. A 2018 study from the Information...
    October 22, 2021

    What Is California’s AB 434 Accessibility Law? (And Why It Matters)

    In the State of California, Assembly Bill No. 434 (AB 434) requires state agency websites to demonstrate...
    October 8, 2021

    What Webmasters Should Know About the U.S. Rehabilitation Act

    Digital accessibility is essential for expanding your audience and providing equitable service — and, in the...
    September 15, 2021

    Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA): Addressing Common Questions

    The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) recently passed an important deadline, and many...
    July 13, 2021

    Australia’s Covid Vaccine Finder Website Allegedly Fails to Meet Web Accessibility Standards

    Some Australians must allegedly overcome unnecessary barriers to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations due to...
    March 30, 2021

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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

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