Ontario businesses that don’t prioritize accessibility may soon face significant penalties. Enacted in 2005, the...
March 26, 2021
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White House Embraces WCAG with Accessibility Updates
President Joe Biden’s administration has revamped the official Whitehouse.gov website, implementing new features...
January 29, 2021
Congress Did Not Pass ADA Amendment Clarifying Web Accessibility Standards
The Online Accessibility Act, introduced on October 2, 2020, did not pass during the 116th session of Congress....
January 19, 2021
AODA Accessibility Compliance Report Deadline Extended to June 30, 2021
Ontario has extended the deadline to file an AODA accessibility compliance report to June 30, 2021, from December...
December 29, 2020
Introduced Online Accessibility Act Would Amend ADA, Clarify Web Accessibility Compliance Standards
The Online Accessibility Act was introduced to Congress on October 2 in bipartisan fashion by Congressmen Lou...
October 5, 2020
Key EU Web Accessibility Directive Deadline Passes
Websites in European Union countries must now comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the European...
October 2, 2020
Tracking Lack of Accessibility in Absentee Ballots
The Covid-19 pandemic is widely expected to have a significant effect on the Nov. 3 election, and many voters...
September 10, 2020
Annual OCR Report, Touting Dedication to Website Accessibility, Delivered with Major Accessibility Flaws
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released its Annual Report to the...
August 4, 2020
CCPA Still Expected to Be Enforced Starting July 1, Requires Accessible Notices and Policies
The California Attorney General is expected to direct his office to begin enforcing the California Consumer...
June 3, 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
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
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
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
