The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are often called the most accepted and universal standards for web...
May 28, 2019
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Assistive Technology 101: What You Need to Know
For some people with various kinds of disabilities, standard computing technologies such as keyboards, monitors,...
May 23, 2019
Empower People with Disabilities as Experts in Diversity, Inclusion, and Development
Approximately 15% of the world’s population (1 billion people) has a disability, with a disproportionate amount...
May 22, 2019
50 Digital Accessibility Facts for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
May 16, 2019 marks the eighth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). To help spread awareness of the...
May 16, 2019
Accessibility vs. Usability vs. Inclusion
Good website design should mean committing to improving the site experience for users of all abilities and...
May 14, 2019
Lego Unveils Braille Bricks as a Fun Way to Help Kids Learn Braille
Less than 10% of blind students today are Braille readers, despite the common misconception that everyone who is...
May 6, 2019
History of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
This month, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) turned 20 years old. WCAG version 1.0 was published on...
May 6, 2019
Ditch the Fancy Vocabulary for Accessible Language
When building a website, many designers and developers adhere to the principle of keeping everything as simple as...
May 4, 2019
National Life Insurance Day Challenge: Make Your Websites Accessible
National Life Insurance Day is observed every year on May 2, the anniversary of life insurance becoming available...
May 2, 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
