In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
WCAG Principles and ConformanceThe Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the primary standards for guiding and testing digital accessibility . The most current version, WCAG 2.1 , was published in 2018, and the First Publ
Inclusive Design PracticesMaking your website accessible might seem intuitive, especially when you’ve covered the sensory disabilities like providing captions and integration with screen readers. However, many other types of d
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. The protective policies include banking and other financial instit
Assistive TechnologiesWhen comparing Google Chrome to other browsers, the most noticeable differences may be in their interfaces. But what accessibility features are available in the latest version of Chrome?
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Awareness Days and ObservancesEveryone may be susceptible to forgetfulness or difficulty focusing from time to time, and for various reasons. It’s a natural part of life. However, we’re not all a little “ADHD.” The abbreviations A
Assistive TechnologiesArtificial intelligence has the power to revolutionize accessibility for persons with disability. People with any kind of disability can benefit from using artificial intelligence and machine learning
Living with DisabilitySome people are born with disabilities and others acquire them later in life. Tiffany Yu is an advocate within the disability field, but it took her a long time to come to grips with having developed
Living with DisabilityThis week (September 19th - 25th), the World Federation of Deaf People celebrates International Week of Deaf People 2022 . Today, September 23rd, 2022, also celebrates the International Day of Sign La
GeneralIn 1988, students at Gallaudet University, a private university for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, erupted into protest over the appointment of a new president, Elizabeth Zinser . Zinser wasn’t
Awareness Days and ObservancesToday's focus for International Week of Deaf People 2022 , September 19th - 25th, is on Sign Languages in Education. This amazing celebration is led by the World Federation of the Deaf.
Living with DisabilityThis week the World Federation of the Deaf is hosting International Week of Deaf People. Learn more here.
Living with DisabilityVirginia Jacko has been working in accessibility and advocacy for a long time. She’s been the president and CEO of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 2005. She says the org
Visual and Media AccessibilityIn the current information landscape, video is the dominant content medium. While this is apparent in the entertainment world (streaming services, video podcasts, etc.), it's also the case in the busi
Visual and Media AccessibilitySocial media is a fixture in our society. Through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter people worldwide can connect. The corporate space has also benefited. Thanks to social media, small bu
Living with DisabilityFriends and well-wishers have come together to help raise funds for Georgia Reed of Calais, Vermont. According to Vermont paper Seven Days , the fundraising campaign aims to help pay the $60,000 down
Visual and Media AccessibilityAs any web designer will know, one of the critical elements of your website is its color scheme. However, using a variated color scheme can sometimes make content challenging to read for people with c
Inclusive Design PracticesLast week, Accessibility.com hosted their AccessibilityPlus event, "Add to Cart: Creating an Accessible e-Commerce Experience." You can access the content on demand if you missed that event by clickin
Media and RepresentationPerson-first language (PFL) involves putting emphasis on a person rather than their disability. When using person-first language, for example, one would say “the man who is blind” rather than “the bli
GeneralIt's not yet clear how much of a role it will play in day-to-day life, but it is clear that virtual reality (VR) is here to stay. With the technological developments that have happened so far and the
Living with DisabilityWith the ever-present threat of natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, and tornados – alongside the growing threat of the climate crisis – disabled people are being forced to prepare for the worst
Living with DisabilityTalking Books, delivered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled at the Library of Congress, are a free resource “[...] for individuals of all ages who have a disability.” Sim
Standards and GuidelinesDigital accessibility professionals often focus so intensely on achieving compliance that they lose sight of why these updates are essential.
