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.
Development & Code
Explore practical guidance for developers and technology professionals building accessible websites, applications, and digital experiences. This series covers accessible HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ARIA, forms, interactive components, keyboard accessibility, semantic markup, and other development practices that support WCAG conformance and inclusive user experiences. Learn how to identify common accessibility issues and incorporate accessibility into the development process from the start.
A Developer’s Guide to Better Accessibility
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.
Providing Alternate Content for Screen Reader Users
Sam Joehl explores techniques for providing equivalent content to screen reader users when visual information lacks a direct programmatic alternative. The article covers visible alternatives, ARIA, visually hidden text, and choosing appropriate techniques to create more accessible web experiences.
The Three Developers and the Insightful User Tester
Scott O’Hara uses a Three Little Pigs-inspired story to show how developers can create accessibility barriers through poor HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA choices. He highlights semantic HTML, keyboard access, accessibility testing, and learning from users with disabilities.