Things to do before asking “Is this accessible?”
“It is not uncommon for someone to message, call, email, or carrier pigeon me to ask if something is accessible. They almost invariably want a “yes” or “no.” However, I … Read more
Testing
Distinguishing between ARIA and native HTML attributes
As a developer, you want to create more inclusive and accessible digital experiences for your users. Great! It’s possible, however, that you might be feeling a bit confused or overwhelmed … Read more
A Guide To Designing For Older Adults
With one billion people aged 60 or older worldwide, inclusivity is more important than ever. Learn how to create digital experiences that empower independence and competence for older adults while … Read more
Doing what’s required: Indicating mandatory fields in an accessible way
When filling in a form—be it signing up for a newsletter or applying for a credit card—you must provide a minimum amount of information for the form to function. A … Read more
Doing what’s required: Indicating mandatory fields in an accessible way
When filling in a form—be it signing up for a newsletter or applying for a credit card—you must provide a minimum amount of information for the form to function. A … Read more
What’s new in WCAG 2.2
This post gives a high-level overview of what’s new and what has changed in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, which have been promoted to stable W3C Recommendation today. … Read more
Yes, Digital Product Owners: Accessibility is your accountability, too.
My professional introduction to digital accessibility was likely similar to that of many, many folks’. Suddenly the business was concerned about accessibility compliance. An accessibility audit had been done, and … Read more
Equivalent experience can cut both ways
The goal here is to uncover assumptions I carry with me when using assistive technology, in order to make my work better. It is my hope that this can translate … Read more
The Role Of Speech Input Software In Accessibility
In an era where digital technology permeates every aspect of our lives, speech input software has emerged as a powerful tool, bridging gaps and fostering an environment of inclusion for … Read more
Consequences of Inaccessible PDFs
With diversity and inclusion coming to the forefront of corporate priorities in the past few years, website accessibility has become more important than ever. Organizations that don’t take steps to … Read more