“The issue in Web accessibility is the fact that blind and visually-impaired people need the single biggest boost to achieve equivalence since the real-world Web is a visual medium.” — Joe Clark Esperanza Spalding sings about perception in her song, “Touch in Mine” where she describes the sensation of being able to feel, listen, and […]
Tag: WCAG
Explore articles about WCAG, including practical guidance on WCAG 2.2, accessibility testing, remediation, compliance, and best practices. Learn how to apply Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to create accessible websites, web applications, PDFs, and digital experiences for everyone.
iOS Accessibility Properties: How They Relate to WCAG, and How to Correctly Use Them
In today’s article, Jennifer Dailey explains how the iOS Accessibility Properties relate to the WCAG 2.0 success criteria 4.1.2: Name, Role, Value, and how to properly use them.
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Case Study – Podcast Becomes a WCAG 2.1 Implementation Site
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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W3C is Coming to Your A11Y Tools
In today’s article, Wilco Fiers talks about the upcoming harmonization of both automated accessibility testing tools and manual, human testing, lead by the W3C’s Accessibility Conformance Testing (ACT) Task Force.
Unlocking Accessibility for UX/UI Designers
In today’s article, Denis Boudreau explains that the accessibility community, have been lying for the better part of the last twenty years. Web accessibility is hard. It’s complicated. And you don’t need to care about all of that WCAG stuff.
Accessible SVG Icons with Inline Sprites
At a certain stage in a project someone always comes in and says: ‘We need icons!’ And why do people need icons? Whatever the reasoning may be, we need to make sure that people who can’t see or recognize these icons can understand their purpose. Marco Hengstenberg visits the practice of using SVG icons with inline sprites, and how to ensure these icons are accessible.
Giving Back to the Community
Mike Gifford challenges us to try a new way of giving back. Not by writing an article, proposing a talk or organizing an accessibility awareness event, but by making the internet more accessible by default.
Congrats! You Just Received an Inaccessible Gift Card
In today’s article, Dennis Deacon returns with a recent experience with the timely act of redeeming a gift card, and the impact that accessibility plays into gift giving.
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The Trials and Tribulations of the Title Attribute
The title attribute gets a lot of flack. And largely the disdain towards the attribute is quite justified. In June of 1993, twenty-four and a half years ago, title was proposed as part of the HTML 1.2 draft. It is primarily displayed as a native tooltip in desktop browsers, and revealed when a user mouse […]
Color Contrast, Beyond the Basics
In today’s article, Beth Raduenzel covers the official guidance on color contrast from WCAG, then goes over and beyond to cover aspects that truly consider the usability of situations where color contrast is important.
WCAG 2.1 and Silver (AG): What is Next for Accessibility Guidelines
In today’s article, Glenda Sims discusses the new version of the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) that is scheduled to fill known gaps in the present version and explains how you can get involved with the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
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5 Common Misconceptions About Web Accessibility
In today’s post, Melanie Myers shares her journey into accessibility and the misconceptions she uncovered that trip up many new to this digital focus.