This beginner-friendly series introduces the fundamentals of digital accessibility and explains how to create websites, applications, and digital content that are usable by people with disabilities. Explore essential accessibility concepts, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), accessible design and development practices, assistive technologies, accessibility testing, and common barriers. Whether you are new to accessibility or beginning your organization’s accessibility journey, this series provides practical guidance for building more inclusive digital experiences.
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Dennis Deacon explores why WCAG Level AA compliance should be a starting point, not the finish line. The article examines headings, link text, focus indicators, abbreviations, and other areas where going beyond minimum requirements can create more usable and accessible digital experiences.
In today’s article, Birkir Gunnarsson tells us what’s new in ARIA 1.1, the new roles and properties that excite him, and the others that disappoint, due to their lack of support.
In today’s article, Jason Rodriguez shares some best practices on creating more accessible and inclusive email campaigns, routinely ranked as one of the world’s most valuable marketing channels, yet very little work has been done to make it more accessible for under-represented groups.
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In today’s article, Heather Burns looks at the potential impact to Accessibility Law in the UK after Brexit and challenges faced in these interesting times.
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In today’s article, Nicolas Steenhout shares the story of his podcast, A11Y Rules, how he made its website accessible through careful decisions about players and plugins, and the move to WCAG 2.1.
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Rachel Olivero explains how blind screen reader users efficiently navigate websites and web applications without relying solely on the Tab key. The article explores page summaries, element lists, headings, landmarks, quick navigation keys, and semantic HTML, offering valuable insight for accessibility testers and developers.
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Olivier Nourry examines how ableism contributes to digital inaccessibility, from excluding people with disabilities from design decisions to treating accessibility as optional. He argues that meaningful accessibility requires challenging systemic ableism and centering disability rights.
Mikey Ilagan explains how technology events can become more accessible and inclusive. He covers disability representation, accessible venues, captioning, ASL interpretation, sponsorship, and other practical considerations that help ensure everyone can participate and feel welcome.
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Denis Boudreau explores why web accessibility can be challenging for UX/UI designers and introduces 10 practical accessibility heuristics. By translating WCAG concepts into design-focused guidance, he shows how designers can address accessibility earlier and create more inclusive digital experiences.
Marco Hengstenberg explains how to create accessible SVG icons using inline SVG sprites. Learn when to label icons, hide decorative graphics, use ARIA attributes, and build reusable SVG symbols that provide meaningful information to screen reader users and other assistive technology.
Anthony Jeffery explores how thinking of web pages as documents can improve accessibility. He explains how meaningful page titles and well-structured headings help screen reader users navigate content, while logical HTML provides a solid foundation for accessible web experiences.
Mike Gifford challenges accessibility professionals and developers to give back by improving accessibility in open source projects. He explains how contributing to issue queues, testing software, sharing expertise, and advocating for users can help make accessibility the default across the web.
Ray Campbell explores how to become an accessibility specialist, addressing common misconceptions, essential skills, accessibility standards, training options, career opportunities, and the importance of understanding diverse disabilities and assistive technologies.
Dennis Deacon examines how inaccessible gift card emails and redemption pages can exclude people with disabilities. He identifies common HTML and keyboard accessibility issues, including missing alt text, unassociated form labels, and inaccessible help content, then shows how simple fixes restore access.
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Scott O’Hara explores the accessibility challenges of HTML’s title attribute, including inconsistent browser and screen reader support. He explains common misuses and identifies situations where title can still provide accessibility value.
Beth Raduenzel explores why passing WCAG color contrast requirements does not always create an accessible experience. She examines links, focus indicators, navigation, toggles, form controls, and maps, showing how designers can improve contrast and usability for people with low vision.
Paul J Adam reviews accessibility testing tools for desktop and mobile websites, including WAVE, aXe, a11yTools, tota11y, and HTML_CodeSniffer. He explains how automated tools complement manual keyboard and screen reader testing to identify accessibility issues earlier.
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Job van Achterberg shares lessons from building the local Inclusive Design & Accessibility meetup. He explores growing attendance, finding speakers, choosing accessible venues, engaging diverse audiences, and connecting designers, developers, and accessibility advocates.
Alaina Wiens challenges the idea that accessibility belongs only to technical experts. She argues that accessibility is a philosophy and an ongoing pursuit, encouraging everyone to advocate for a web that works for everyone.
Donna Maddox examines the practical challenges organizations face when implementing accessibility. She explores over-compliance, redundant content, ARIA misuse, competing requirements, and why access matters more than a perfect solution for users today.
Dennis Lembrée examines the accessibility of SVG icons, icon fonts, sprites, and images, comparing their strengths and limitations. Using Easy Chirp as a case study, he explores screen reader support, keyboard access, performance, styling, and the practical tradeoffs of each approach.
Lainey Feingold explores how digital accessibility law can motivate organizations to create more inclusive technology rather than fuel fear of lawsuits. She explains the role of the ADA, Structured Negotiation, accessibility standards, testing, training, and proactive accessibility practices.
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Dominic Berry explores how to convince oil and gas companies to embrace inclusive design. Using real-world examples involving color blindness, deafness, mobility, aging, usability, and safety, Berry demonstrates why accessibility is both good design and smart business.
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Dennis Deacon shares his journey from front-end developer to accessibility advocate, describing how accessibility work at United Airlines, community involvement, WCAG testing, and direct user experiences transformed his career and purpose.
Tim Wright explores why text resizing and zooming are essential for people with low vision. He examines WCAG 1.4.4, the impact of disabling user scaling, and how small development changes can significantly improve accessibility and create a better experience for users.
Melanie Sumner and Sean Massa explain how developers can build more accessible web applications through semantic HTML, appropriate ARIA, keyboard support, accessible names, automated testing, and screen reader testing, while integrating accessibility into their teams and development communities.
Denis Boudreau examines how artificial intelligence could transform web accessibility through image and facial recognition, automated lip-reading, text summarization, and real-time translation. He explores how these emerging technologies could reduce barriers and improve digital inclusion for people with disabilities.
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