SCR34: Calculating size and position in a way that scales with text size | Techniques for WCAG 2.0
Zoom & Resizing Text | Usability & Web Accessibility
Table of Contents How Browsers Zoom and Resize Text Avoid Clipped, Truncated, Obscured, and Overlapping Text Avoid Horizontal Scrolling Development Best Practices How Browsers Zoom and Resize Text Users with low vision may prefer to have their browser resize text or zoom into page content to make it easier to read.
Location, Privilege and Performant Websites
A post on performance and assumptions made due to location
Section 508 Conformance: A Need-to-Know Guide
Top 5 Ways to Make Podcasts Accessible
A few considerations, like offering a text transcript, can go a long way toward making your podcasts accessible to more people. Brought to you by the Bureau of Internet Accessibility.
Charts & Accessibility
Page Content Synopsis Text Description Using Tables Color in Charts Charts, graphs and maps use visuals to convey complex images to users. But since they are images, these media provide serious acc…
Accessibility updates to the Vimeo player
We're rolling out accessibility updates to the Vimeo player. Read on to learn what's new.
Debunking Color Contrast Accessibility Myths
There's a growing demand for designers to make their interfaces accessible to all users. It's important to accommodate users with disabilities...
Beyond automatic accessibility testing: 6 things I check on every website I build
A small collection of accessibility checks I perform in every site I audit and build.
An Introductory Guide to Understanding Cognitive Disabilities
In this post, we focus on how to make technologies accessible to people with cognitive disabilities, a type of disability that is often overlooked.
Designing accessible color systems
How we designed a color system with hand-picked, vibrant colors that also met standards for accessibility and contrast.
WebAIM: Web Accessibility Among Nonprofits
WebAIM: Section 508 Checklist
Overview of the Final Rule - United States Access Board
Section 508 Amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
In 1998 the US Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Section 508 was enacted to eliminate barriers in information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities, and to encourage development of technologies that will help achieve these goals. The law applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Under Section 508, agencies must give employees with disabilities and members ...
What is Section 508?
This section of the Rehabilitation Act required federal agencies to develop, procure, maintain, and use information and communications technology (ICT) that is accessible to people with disabilities, whether or not they work for the government.
Section508.gov | GSA Government-wide IT Accessibility Program
Information about the Section508.gov website, GSA’s Government-wide IT Accessibility Team, and guidance to Federal agencies on accessible information and communication technology (ICT).
Accessibility Support
Why a Website Redesign Is the Perfect Time to Get Accessibility Right
A website redesign offers a clean slate to build accessibility into your site from the beginning. Learn more here, brought to you by the Bureau of Internet Accessibility.
Unexpected accessibility tips – Chris Cid
A list of 9 unexpected tips for testing digital accessibility and inclusive design
UserWay - Web Accessibility Widget
UserWay is a pioneer in innovative website accessibility technologies. We provide helpful accessibility plugins that work without refactoring your website's existing code and will increase compliance with WCAG 2.1 , ATAG 2.0 , ADA , & Section 508 requirements.
Colorable
19.43:1 contrast ratio
2018 ADA Web Accessibility Lawsuit Recap Report [BLOG]
Throughout 2018, the UsableNet research team has been monitoring all major web accessibility-related Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits. See why website accessibility is important internationally and across all industries.
Supreme Court hands victory to blind man who sued Domino's over site accessibility
The Supreme Court denied a petition from pizza giant Domino's on Monday to hear whether its website is required to be accessible to the disabled, a loss for the company.
Button Contrast Checker | Aditus | Free tool
Test all buttons and links on your webpage with just one click. Check if you have are compliant with WCAG 2.1 contrast guidelines.
Accessibility and Motion
How to design the delightful user experience you want for your sighted / non-motion sensitive users, without triggering distraction…
WebAIM: Screen Reader User Survey #8 Results
How to Conduct an Accessibility Audit on Your WordPress Site
Conducting accessibility audits on your WordPress website benefits both you and your site's users. Let's explore how to get started!
How To Get Development on Board With Accessibility Testing
Developers are constantly learning new tools, tech stacks, and development practices. When they’re told they have to learn accessibility, it can often
Accessible Components
Listing of accessible components & patterns. Contribute to scottaohara/accessible_components development by creating an account on GitHub.