A11y 101 – 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation

Imagine walking into your favorite library. You know exactly where the fiction section is. It’s always on the second floor, to the left of the stairs. The librarian knows where you go. Your f…

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Accessibility is resistance! - tink

Léonie Watson's personal website. Writing about the web, accessibility, and other things.

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Use cases for aria-expanded - Piccalilli

Without reading dry documentation, finding the correct use for aria roles can be a challenge, so Steve Frenzel is here to break down the often mis-used aria-expanded.

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SEO is not accessibility, and we have the data to prove it - AFixt

Among the many ancillary arguments you tend to hear about why you should care about accessibility is the pitch: “Accessibility improves your SEO!” It’s the sweetener accessibility advocates add add when they suspect compliance alone won’t close the deal. And like most such arguments, it contains just enough truth to survive scrutiny – as long […]

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The AI strategy trap — Craig Abbott

Why AI pricing is a loss-leading trap which is looking to lock you in

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Why Accessibility Is An Operational Capability, Not A Feature — Smashing Magazine

Teams can generate UI faster than ever, but they still have to guarantee that what they ship is usable, secure, and maintainable. Accessibility as an operational capability rather than a compliance checklist or end-of-project audit, and what that looks like in practice.

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Designing for people with reading disabilities - TetraLogical

Design can overlook reading disabilities, but many people struggle to process written text. This post explains how to design digital content that's easier for everyone to read.

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A11y 101 – 3.2.2 On Input

You’re filling out your taxes. Your cursor lands in the first field. You start typing. And halfway through entering your email address—whoosh!—the form submits automatically. Now you’re…

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WCAG Compliance Levels Explained: A, AA, and AAA | Vispero

WCAG Compliance Levels Explained: A, AA, and AAA | Vispero, Learn what WCAG conformance levels A, AA, and AAA mean, how they differ, and which level your organization should target.

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ADA Integration Protections Questioned by DOJ - Inclusion Impact Accessibility

A DOJ memo is questioning ADA integration protections requiring people with disabilities be served in the most integrated community setting

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A11y 101 – 3.2.1 On Focus

If I had a podcast, I would tell you to close your eyes and imagine the following. But this is a blog post… You’re walking down a hallway, hand out, ready to turn a doorknob. Your hand …

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AT for iPhone: VoiceOver screen reader - Rachele DiTullio

Your iPhone comes with powerful assistive technology (AT) built in—useful for checking how well your mobile app is supporting accessibility. When mobile apps don’t work well with one AT, they often don’t work with others. What is VoiceOver? All iOS and iPadOS devices include the VoiceOver (VO) screen reader. Enabling VO allows a person to … Continue reading "AT for iPhone: VoiceOver screen reader"

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GitHub - ericwbailey/what-cant-i-press: ⌨️ Lists what keyboard shortcuts are claimed

⌨️ Lists what keyboard shortcuts are claimed. Contribute to ericwbailey/what-cant-i-press development by creating an account on GitHub.

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How to Build an Accessibility Program That Lasts - Dennis Deacon

Learn how to build a sustainable accessibility program with the right governance, roles, training, and tools, without trying to fix everything at once.

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Clickable table rows are a bad idea

Whole table rows might feel like obvious candidates to be clickable areas, but making them interactive creates real accessibility problems.

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How (not to) name things | Erik Kroes - Accessibility Consultant

Imagine every sign stating "you are now in front of a sign". Or the LinkedIn-app is now called "this is an app".

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How to scale accessibility

Learn how a centralized design system can improve digital accessibility and create consistent, high-quality experiences for all users.

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ARIA, anti-patterns, and you

The one where I make a public service announcement.

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Thirty-Six Years Later: The ADA at a Crossroads - Dennis Deacon

The ADA turns 36 amid quiet enforcement erosion. A look at the threats facing disability rights today, and why persistence still wins.

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Digital Accessibility Quick Cards – Accessible Technology

These Digital Accessibility Quick Cards provide practical, easy-to-follow guidance for creating inclusive and usable content in Microsoft Office applications. D

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Accessibility Widgets Are Not Enough for Screen-Reader Users (Video)

Website accessibility widgets add little value in making your site accessible to users with partial or no vision.

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Tech as Cognitive Accessibility: Designing Systems for ADHD Brains | A11yTalks

ADHD involves executive dysfunction, time blindness, and working memory barriers that standard technology often overlooks. Cognitive accessibility, unlike sensory or motor access, is still largely treated as a productivity problem rather than an access problem. This session reframes digital tools as cognitive accessibility aids, presenting inclusive design patterns, no-code workflows, and real examples of technology that support ADHD cognition instead of overwhelming it.

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The "Why" Behind the "What": Why True Alt-Text Excellence Requires a Human Touch

Lately, I’ve been having a lot of conversations about what AI can and cannot do. In my day-to-day work crafting alt text, it’s a question that comes up constantly.

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