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Understanding Cognitive Load in UX Design

Digital accessibility is not only about what users can see or hear. It also includes the mental effort required to...

Website Accessibility 4 min read
Each March, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month offers an opportunity to recognize the contributions of...
Digital Accessibility 4 min read
World Hearing Day is observed each year on March 3 to raise global awareness about hearing loss and ear and...
Digital Accessibility 4 min read
Each year, Rare Disease Day highlights the experiences of people living with rare diseases and the gaps that can...
Digital Accessibility 4 min read
Inclusive Design Basics Digital products shape how people learn, work, shop, access services, and connect with...
Website Accessibility 5 min read
Digital accessibility is sometimes treated like a “big company” problem. In practice, small businesses benefit...
Digital Accessibility 5 min read
As a new year begins, many organizations set ambitious goals around growth, innovation, and performance....
Digital Accessibility 5 min read
Digital accessibility is moving from “fix it at the end” to “build it in from the start.” In 2026, the most...
Digital Accessibility 6 min read
As 2026 approaches, accessibility continues to shift from a compliance requirement to a core component of...
Digital Accessibility 4 min read
December 18 marks the birthday of Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947–2023), a pioneering advocate whose work reshaped...
ADA 2 min read

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Do All Deaf People Use Sign Language?

When you encounter someone who is deaf or hard-of-hearing, your first instinct may be to use your hands to communicate. Maybe you’re fluent in...

Research and Stats 2 min read
With text making up so much of the digital content that we consume, keeping it accessible is a crucial step in...
Technology and Innovation 3 min read
One simple way clothing stores, mall outlets, gyms and fitness boutiques can build loyalty with the one in four...
Physical Accessibility 3 min read
If your business requires a sales or service counter, it’s important to ensure the counter meets a set of...
Physical Accessibility 2 min read
One in four U.S. adults – or 61 million Americans – has a disability. Each one of those is a potential employee,...
Legal 3 min read
In the past few years, autism has been in the media more than it ever has before. This is a very positive change —...
Research and Stats 8 min read
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against people...
Legal 3 min read
An estimated 32.2 percent of the population experiences negative health effects from exposure to scented products....
Employment 3 min read
A few decades ago, people who were diagnosed with a disability were pigeonholed into a category and often set on a...
Research and Stats 5 min read
The term crip time is used by some disability theorists and advocates to describe disabled individuals’ unique...
Research and Stats 2 min read