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The Unseen Barrier: Decoding the Accessibility Crisis in the Realm of Memes
While the internet has become a tool for global connectedness, fostering an increasingly inclusive digital landscape remains a paramount concern. One aspect that often evades scrutiny in this context is…
Best Practices for Digital and Event Accessibility in Pride Month Celebrations
As Pride Month swings into high gear with an array of festivities and digital initiatives, it’s essential to spotlight a frequently overlooked issue: accessibility for all, including the disability community.…
Shame on you, Governor DeSantis
Yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill that would bar Florida colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs while limiting how race…
Whitespace, Images, and Videos: Tools to Help Those with Dyslexia
For most people, how a website is laid out is purely an aesthetic choice, but for those with dyslexia, it can be the difference between understanding and not. I have…
What is a VPAT and why is it important for accessibility?
In today’s increasingly digital world, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities is a critical aspect of designing and developing inclusive products and services. One important tool that aids in this…
Accessibility for Small Business Websites
I have been with ADAudit for a while now as a Website Analyst and have a background in WordPress development and web hosting. Before I took on this role, I…
The importance of well-written image alt-text
From the early days of the internet, images have played a major role in how we experience websites. For people with sight loss, a substitute exists in the form of…
Abbreviations and Accessibility
The World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) devotes a specific AAA-level Success Criterion for testers, 3.1.4 Abbreviations. To pass this criterion, any abbreviations on a webpage…
What is alt text, best practices, and why is it important?
What does alt text do? Alternative text, also known as alt-text, is a description of an image used on a website or in a document. This description is read aloud…
The best ADHD productivity tools and methods to increase efficiency
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. People with ADHD often struggle with paying attention, focusing, controlling impulsive behavior, and can…
Why you need to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is important for several reasons: By following these guidelines, designers and developers can ensure that their digital content and services are accessible to…
Everything you need to know about accessibility laws
Depending on where you work, accessibility laws vary from country to country. In this blog, we’re tackling everything you need to know about accessibility laws around the world! But first,…
