Do We Need Screen Reader for Accessibility Testing • DigitalA11Y
I was talking to a friend & the conversation towards how people with disability like me find accessibility bugs. I showed her a demo by sharing my screen
Please do not use this post as an excuse to beat up the devs at Apple or Google. If you are doing that, you have missed the point of this post and you are being unnecessarily mean to individuals who may have no control over broader organizational decisions. Do not…
E-Commerce Accessibility: Specifying UI Elements Using “Roles” – Articles – Baymard Institute
“Roles” that specify the purpose of UI elements are crucially important for accessibility compliance and users. Yet many e-commerce sites fail to get this right.
If you build calendars on the web and abbreviate the days in the column headings (you do use column headings, yeah?), this is how it sounds to a JAWS user. Sorry, your browser doesn’t support embedded videos, but don’t worry, you can download it. The caption file is also available…
In early March, Steve Faulkner shared this nugget for making sub-headings: 👉If you want to semantically identify a heading subtitle, look no further than role="doc-subtitle" w3.org/TR/dpub-aria-1.0/#doc-subtitle #HTML #ARIA #WebDev pic.twitter.com/uaHcVRp6oz Steve Faulkner (@stevefaulkner) March 7, 2020 On its surface it looks pretty handy. Handy enough that Chris Ferdinandi wrote about…
The Guide To Windows High Contrast Mode — Smashing Magazine
In this article, we’ll see how to make our sites friendly for Windows High Contrast Mode by using a good set of practices, including the media query `forced-colors` and its toolset.
An Accessibility-First Approach To Chart Visual Design — Smashing Magazine
In this article, we will explore how an accessibility-first approach can lead you down the path of creating a better visual design for charts. Throughout the article, you’ll learn to use the Web Content Accessibility Standards and how this approach leadd to an unexpected yet better outcome for everyone.
Accessibility Not-Checklist | Brewed by team Intopia
The Accessibility Not-Checklist acts as a guide to make sure you haven’t missed anything. If you’re new to accessibility, the resource provides a foundation – it’s an overview of what you’ll need to consider, but it won’t teach you WCAG from front to back.
Accessible Colors | A Comprehensive Guide on Accessible Web Design | AudioEye
AudioEye's patented industry-leading web accessibility solution and team of experts provide full support to help your website reach ADA & WCAG compliance.
If you have good vision, it's easy to assume that everyone perceives colors, or text legibility, the same way you do — but of course that's not the case.
Making Sense Of WAI-ARIA: A Comprehensive Guide — Smashing Magazine
In this article, Kate Kalcevich explains when to use ARIA and how to use it properly so that you can use ARIA in a way that’s helpful to the many disabled people who use [assistive technology](https://makeitfable.com/glossary/?utm_source=Smashing+Magazine&utm_medium=sponsored+content&utm_campaign=Upskill&utm_term=Fable&utm_content=Sept2022) to navigate the Internet. Let’s dive in!
This tutorial describes how to build an accessible main navigation of a website. You learn about semantic HTML, accessibility, and how using ARIA attributes can sometimes do more harm than good.
The Realities And Myths Of Contrast And Color — Smashing Magazine
In this article, Andrew Somers, a 35-year veteran of the Hollywood film and television industry, shares his experience about the hard-fought battles and lessons learned designing for illuminated presentations.
scottaohara/accessibility_interview_questions: A starting point for questions to ask someone that wants you to give them a job
A starting point for questions to ask someone that wants you to give them a job - scottaohara/accessibility_interview_questions: A starting point for questions to ask someone that wants you to give...