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6 Common Examples of Assistive Technology
People with disabilities worldwide rely on assistive technology to be as independent as possible in their daily lives. Assistive technology (AT) is defined as “any…
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Can Screen Readers Read Images?
A screen reader can read or access an image only through the image’s alternative text (alt text). If an image contains text, a screen reader…
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6 Common Alt Text Mistakes and Best Practices
Effective alternative (alt) text is essential to web accessibility and usability. Alt text is non-visual text read by screen readers that informs people with vision impairments…
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5 Reasons Why a Web Accessibility Audit is Important
As digital connectivity expands, ensuring website accessibility has become a crucial business and technology objective. This guarantees that all individuals, regardless of their abilities or…
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4 Principles of Web Accessibility
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the foundation of website accessibility, are organized into four overarching principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. …
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VPAT vs WCAG: Their Differences and Similarities
Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are terms used in the digital accessibility industry. Both are crucial for defining…
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5 Simple Ways to Improve Web Accessibility for the Hearing Impaired
Digital accessibility for people with hearing impairments is crucial for equitable access to all audio content on the internet. This has become…
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7 Quick Ways to Check if a Website Passes a Color Contrast Check
What is acceptable color contrast, and how do you measure it? Appropriate color contrast is an essential component of digital accessibility. The right color contrast…
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How to Shift Left in Digital Accessibility: A Guide to Building and Designing Inclusively from the Start
One of the most common questions we receive from design and development teams or digital agencies is, “When is the best time to implement digital accessibility?”…
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Web Accessibility for People with Hearing Disabilities
Website accessibility ensures everyone—including people with disabilities—can read, understand, navigate, and interact with a website. You may be familiar with how accessible websites accommodate people…
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