Mediacurrent·2 days ago5 Free Website Accessibility Tools to Add to Your Auditing ProcessThe primary aim of website accessibility is to make the internet usable by everyone. …WCAG7 min readWCAG7 min read
Eli Kruunenberg·Jan 20Creating an Accessible Switch: A Guide to Building a WCAG Compliant Toggle SwitchWhile creating a switch to toggle between dark and light mode on my personal website, I noticed that there are various ways to create a toggle switch. This article will give an example of a basic setup and the required properties for a WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) compliant toggle…WCAG4 min readWCAG4 min read
Yair Morgenstern·Jan 12Test your Contrasts!We’ve all seen that color combo somewhere that made us go “ugh, who thought that was a good idea?”, and this can be especially troubling if we allow users to choose their own colors, because they can sabotage themselves. …WCAG3 min readWCAG3 min read
Simon Schmidt·Jan 10Stop using WCAG 2 for color contrast.I know, I know: Its still the standard. But its shit and there is a better alternative. Give me 5min to explain. Its hard to argue with authorities — and WCAG 2 is an authority. Its even engrained in law in many countries with the noble aim to reduce A11Y pain. Government websites must be built in WCAG 2 compliance. …WCAG3 min readWCAG3 min read
Chuck KillorininMillennium Communications·Jan 9The hidden benefits of AccessibilityWe share a lot of found things around the office—videos, memes, quotes — all fair game. So when this YouTube short came across one of our Teams’ threads it captured my attention. First, because the subject’s voice just doesn’t sound real. …WCAG2 min readWCAG2 min read
Daniel BerryhillinUX Collective·Jan 8Member-onlyWCAG 2.2 Focus Not Obscured — another candidate for the latest WCAG standardsA new standard for WCAG 2.2’s Candidate Recommendation Snapshot. — Outline This article includes: A brief update on the status of WCAG 2.2 An overview of Success Criterion 2.4.12: Focus Not Obscured The difference between SC 2.4.12 and SC 2.4.13: Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) A discussion about what this new standard means in plain language A discussion about why this new…WCAG6 min readWCAG6 min read
Stefany Newman·Jan 7Why you should start using the inert attribute when coding your next modal windowSummary: The HTML attribute inert makes controlling the keyboard and assistive technology focus incredibly easy. Moreover, despite the fact that it was created more than 10 years ago, it has finally received broader browser support. …WCAG4 min readWCAG4 min read
Jon Christie·Jan 2Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 to 2.1By, Jon Christie The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 provide guidelines for making web content more accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines are organized around four principles: · perceivable · operable · understandable · robust WCAG 2.0 includes guidelines for addressing the following disabilities: Visual impairments, including blindness…WCAG4 min readWCAG4 min read
Dale CliffordinSmart Design Kit·Dec 30, 2022Member-onlyWeb Accessibility and why it’s important to make your website accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.WCAG Web Accessibility — Have you thought about Web Accessibility and why it’s really important to make sure your website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities? It’s not just a matter of compliance, it’s about creating an inclusive online experience for all users. What are some things we should consider when designing…WCAG6 min readWCAG6 min read
Zenobia GawlikowskainEcoVadis Engineering·Dec 17, 2022The low-hanging fruit of accessibilityRetrofitting accessibility to an existing codebase can sometimes seem like a daunting task. The sheer number of criteria to be taken into account might make it seem overwhelming. There are, however, some areas in which accessibility can be introduced at low cost and still provide tremendous benefit to the users. …WCAG7 min readWCAG7 min read
