CategoryAccessibility

May 26, 2021 — Discover which SVG patterns we should avoid and which patterns are the most inclusive when comparing different combinations of OSs, browsers, and screen readers. Read more…

April 26, 2021 — Accessibility experts Kate Kalcevich and Mike Gifford introduce readers to “layered accessibility testing”, a practice of using a variety of tools and approaches at different stages in the digital product lifecycle to catch accessibility issues early — when it’s easier and cheaper to fix them. Read more…

April 23, 2021 — The CSS Working Group Editor’s Draft for Selectors Level 4 includes several pseudo-class selectors that already have proposal candidates in most modern browsers. This guide will cover ones that currently have the best support along with examples to demonstrate how you can start using them today! Read more…

April 22, 2021 — Sometimes it’s the little things in web life that make us look twice. From carousels to documentation to cookie disclaimers, here are some sites taking the mundane and sprinkling in a little magic. Read more…

April 2, 2021 — Quick, constant change is a given on the web. It is often one of its greatest strengths. As ever, though, there is a balance to find. Although longevity takes a different form online, its value is immeasurable. Read more…

March 22, 2021 — An up-to-date collection of accessible front-end components: accordions, form styles, dark mode, data charts, date pickers, form styles, navigation menu, modals, radio buttons, “skip” links, SVGs, tabs, tables, toggles and tooltips. Read more…

March 16, 2021 — How do we know which patterns are good, better, best when it comes to accessibility? Is it better to use an established pattern/library or create new ones? With the myriad of choices available, we can quickly become caught up in a web of confusion on this topic. Read more…

December 10, 2020 — Modern websites aren’t inseparable from screens any more. Between phone assistants, home speakers, and screen readers, more and more people are using the web without even looking at it. Websites need to evolve in kind. Read more…

November 30, 2020 — In this article, Uri Paz explains how a site complying with accessibility guidelines may still present usability issues when testing with real users. Find out how weaving accessibility best practices with usability testing, can help as many people as possible to fully use your site. Read more…

November 12, 2020 — In this article, Robin Christopherson talks with experts about COVID, the challenges and opportunities the crisis brings, agile adjustments, digital inclusion, and much more. Read more…