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Low-contrast text is the most common accessibility issue on the web. Learn the contrast requirements for text, icons, and links, who low contrast affects, and a plan to fix issues on your own site: blog.pope.tech/2022/11/08/c...
Color contrast accessibility requirements explained - Pope Tech Resources
A complete guide to WCAG 2.0 contrast accessibility requirements and contrast tools with examples to help you apply it to your own website.
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YouTube’s multiple audio track feature opens up a new option for audio description. This article from @popetech.bsky.social explains how creators can use a dedicated descriptive audio track on a single YouTube video. blog.pope.tech/2023/05/30/h... #a11y #accessibility #video #creators
How to create audio descriptions for accessible YouTube videos - Pope Tech Resources
Learn the different audio description options for YouTube videos, what to include, and the process to create them.
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Letting people paste into form fields is an accessibility win, so don't add code that blocks it. Learn four form features websites often overlook: autofill and paste, error messages, date fields, and auto-formatting: blog.pope.tech/2023/09/26/f...
Form accessibility and usability beyond the basics - Pope Tech Resources
Four form functionalities most websites don't consider.
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A form field’s label needs to connect with the input below it. Watch how the free WAVE extension finds empty, orphaned, multiple, and missing form labels, and how to fix each one so users with disabilities can complete your forms: blog.pope.tech/2025/10/06/t...
How to test your form for accessibility issues with the WAVE extension (video) - Pope Tech Resources
In this video, we'll use the WAVE extension to test an example form for accessibility issues.
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Accessible forms are more usable for everyone. They need clear instructions, a logical tab order, keyboard accessibility, accessible labels, and usable error messages. Learn more about the 5 things accessible forms need: blog.pope.tech/2022/10/03/a...
A beginner's guide to form accessibility: the 5 things accessible forms need and how to fix common mistakes - Pope Tech Resources
Learn what makes forms accessible, tips on how to make your forms accessible, and exactly how to test your own forms for accessibility.
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Small choices can make your Google Form easier for everyone to finish. Check that autosave is on, use the caption field for alt text, and choose a text question over a date picker. More tips: blog.pope.tech/2026/10/02/h...
How to make your Google Forms more accessible - Pope Tech Resources
Learn small choices you can make for a more accessible Google Form.
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Get a better understanding of how screen readers interact with table headers and why they’re so important in our video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmY...
Introduction to accessible tables and a screen reader demo
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Screen readers and braille output devices rely on tables with headers and proper scope attributes to get the right information across. Not sure what that means? Learn how table headers and scope work: blog.pope.tech/2023/08/22/b...
Beginner's guide to accessible tables - Pope Tech Resources
Learn the difference between data and layout tables, how to approach complex tables, and how to make tables accessible.
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Speech recognition lets users navigate and interact with a page using their voice instead of a mouse or keyboard. It’s another assistive technology that’s easier to test with than you might think: blog.pope.tech/2026/08/31/s...
Speech Recognition Basics: Setup and a Quick Table Demo - Pope Tech Resources
Learn how to setup Mac's Voice Control speech recognition software and basic commands.
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Over the past year, the University of Minnesota achieved an incredible 90% reduction in web accessibility errors across its platforms. We break down their process in our article: blog.pope.tech/2026/08/12/h...
How One University Reduced Web Accessibility Errors by 90% - Pope Tech Resources
Learn how the University of Minnesota scaled accessibility.
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Our question: How do complex tables with form inputs, buttons, and links hold up with speech recognition software? We came away with four design considerations and a suggestion for naming cells with inputs: blog.pope.tech/2026/08/31/s...
Can a page have multiple H1s? What text actually belongs in a heading tag? We answer 8 of the most common structural questions about web headings. blog.pope.tech/2023/07/31/8...
8 common heading questions - Pope Tech Resources
Get answers to heading questions like: Can I have more than one h1? When are skipped heading levels ok? And, do you have to start a page with a h1?
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We broke down the 5 most common heading accessibility mistakes on the web, why they cause problems, and their fixes. If you struggle with empty headings, or similar problems, head over to our blog: blog.pope.tech/2022/08/04/5... #WebAccessibility #A11y #HTML
5 heading accessibility issues and how to fix them - Pope Tech Resources
Headings are the main navigation method for assistive tech users, so learn how to make them accessible and fix any inaccessible headings.
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See exactly how NVDA users navigate web pages using headings, and why using proper HTML for your headings matters. Watch our short video: blog.pope.tech/2026/08/06/h... #WebAccessibility #A11y #NVDA
How to navigate headings with NVDA screen reader (video) - Pope Tech Resources
Learn how to use NVDA shortcuts to navigate headings and why headings matter for accessibility.
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Did you know you can use Slack as an easy, free tool to create video captions? Learn more about unexpected free tools to help make your subtitle game more efficient here: blog.pope.tech/2025/06/03/3... #a11y #Captions #Slack #VideoAccessibility
3 free tools to caption videos - Pope Tech Resources
Learn how to use 3 free tool options to add captions to existing videos.
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Captions are a baseline requirement for WCAG compliance, but creating them does not have to be tedious. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the most efficient ways to caption your YouTube videos: blog.pope.tech/2024/05/24/a... #a11y #Captions #YouTube
A complete guide for adding captions to YouTube videos - Pope Tech Resources
Learn everything you need to know to add captions to your own YouTube videos.
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Meeting WCAG AA standards for video and audio involves more than just basic automatic captions. Learn how to properly implement transcripts, audio descriptions, and clear visual content here: blog.pope.tech/2022/06/01/m... #a11y #WebAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility
How to make videos and audio accessible - Pope Tech Resources
A beginner's complete guide to accessible videos and audio including our tips on an easy way to create accessible videos.
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YouTube's new multi-track audio feature means you can add audio descriptions to existing videos without losing your views, comments, or URL. Learn how to use it in our updated guide: blog.pope.tech/2023/05/30/h... #AudioDescription #VideoAccessibility #YouTube
How to create audio descriptions for accessible YouTube videos - Pope Tech Resources
Learn the different audio description options for YouTube videos, what to include, and the process to create them.
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When designing documents, remember simple steps like adding alt text, using true heading styles, and creating descriptive links. Check this out for more tips on non-HTML documents: blog.pope.tech/2022/05/03/p... #DigitalAccessibility #WorkBetter #Inclusion
PDFs, non-HTML documents, and accessibility - Pope Tech Resources
Learn how inaccessible PDFs affect assistive tech users, alternatives to PDF documents, and how to check PDFs for accessibility.
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The Reading Order tool and the Accessibility Checker give you the confidence that your PDF meets common accessibility needs. Learn how to use each tool: blog.pope.tech/2024/04/25/h... #a11y #TechTips #AdobeAcrobat
How to check and fix PDF accessibility issues - Pope Tech Resources
Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Pro accessibility tools and how to use them.
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While PDFs are great for fixed layouts, HTML is natively responsive and mobile-friendly. Learn how to choose the best format for your content! Read more: blog.pope.tech/2023/05/01/i... #UX #DigitalEquity #ContentStrategy
Inaccessible PDFs? How to know when to use HTML webpages instead of PDFs - Pope Tech Resources
Learn the pros of HTML webpages and when to use PDFs.
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Understanding the "why" is the first step to building better PDFs! Watch how a screen reader navigates a document and learn why our tagging efforts make such a difference. Watch here: youtu.be/gYhd3W8XPr0 #a11y #InclusiveDesign #ScreenReader
User Impact of Inaccessible PDFs
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PDF tags are the behind-the-scenes labels that tell screen readers exactly what they’re looking at (like a Heading, List, or Table). Learn how to preserve these tags when you export your Google doc in our latest blog: blog.pope.tech/2026/05/04/h... #InclusiveDesign #TechTips #a11y
How to export a Google Doc to a PDF - Pope Tech Resources
Learn the basics of how to export a Google Doc to PDF.
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Ever wonder what a screen reader does when it hits an image with no alt text? We have a good demo for you! Watch our 2-minute intro to how alt text actually works. youtu.be/yNb6VOm3y1g?... #WebDev #Accessibility
Introduction to alternative text
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You’ve written great alt text… now where does it go? We made a map to help you find the alt text field in your favorite tools: blog.pope.tech/2025/04/02/a... #A11y #ContentCreation #WebAccessibility
A guide to alt text across popular tools - Pope Tech Resources
How several different tools support alt text.
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Does a picture of a “dog in a park” always need the same alt text? It depends. Is it an ad for a leash? A news story about a local park? See how context changes everything with 5 real-world examples: blog.pope.tech/2023/03/31/a... #A11y #AltText #WebAccessibility
Alternative text in the wild: 5 alternative text examples - Pope Tech Resources
In this article, we demonstrate the thought process for writing great alternative text.
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Did you know alt text isn’t just for screen readers? If your images fail to load, the alt attribute is what your users see in their place. It’s the ultimate fallback for a robust, accessible web. Learn more about alternative text for images: blog.pope.tech/2022/04/05/a... #A11y #ContentStrategy
What alternative text is, when to use it, and how to write great alt text - Pope Tech Resources
Catch alternative text errors by learning what alternative text is, why it matters, when to write it, and how to write great alternative text.
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Your favorite emoji might not mean what you think. 🚩 To a screen reader, this isn’t a "toxic trait" warning; it’s just a "triangular flag on post." Learn how to make emojis more accessible:: blog.pope.tech/2026/04/01/m... #A11y #WebDev
Making emojis and icons screen reader accessible - Pope Tech Resources
Learn how emojis and icons are often not traditional images that need special considerations to be screen reader accessible.
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In this demo, we fix “broken” focus indicators in real-time. See exactly how to handle overflow: hidden clipping, build two-tone 'sandwich' outlines, and style indicators that actually match your brand. Watch the full breakdown here: blog.pope.tech/2026/03/30/f...
Focus indicators 101: A simple guide for developers (Video) - Pope Tech Resources
Learn what focus indicators are, why they are important for accessibility, and some simple tricks to make your focus indicators both beautiful and useful.
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A beginner’s guide to manual testing Our simple rule of thumb: automated and manual testing work best hand in hand. In our article, learn about the basics of keyboard, screen reader, and zoom testing. Manual testing 101: blog.pope.tech/2023/03/01/a... #Frontend #ProductManagement
A beginner's guide to manual accessibility testing - Pope Tech Resources
Learn how to do screen reader, keyboard, and zoom manual testing.
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