Accessibility reads: September 13. Elections, Olympics, and more!
Accessibility reads: Friday, September 13
Catch up on some of the most interesting and important stories that have recently emerged in the accessibility space.
WCAG Update
WCAG 2.2 Removes 4.1.1 Parsing and How axe-core is Impacted
Earlier this year, for the first time ever the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) proposed to remove a success criterion from WCAG 2. Success Criterion…
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Why Unique ID Attributes Matter
Our accessibility expert reveals how ambiguous IDs affect both accessibility & of a webpage
anatomy of accessible forms: error messages
The Anatomy of Accessible Forms: Error Messages
Let's review the two methods of validating forms for accessibility: server-side validation and client-side validation.
I've received the results of my digital accessibility audit. Now what?
I’ve received the results of my accessibility audit. Now what?
Most organizations start their digital accessibility journey with an audit. While an audit is a great first step, it can be difficult to interpret audit results and prioritize issues. Let's discuss the best next steps after an accessibility audit.
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What WCAG 2.2 Means for Native Mobile Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 wasn’t created to specifically govern native mobile apps but it can be applied directly or with some thoughtful interpretation. Let's review how.
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Top 5 Questions Asked in Accessibility Trainings
Throughout my trainings, I have gathered a lot of questions from the designers and developers. Below are the top five questions I hear most often.
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Change Management for Accessibility: Part 1
Practicing accessibility, in the proper manner is about embedding it into your organization’s development lifecycle, so it is not a reactive and costly fix for the team. For this reason, change management principles and practices are great ways to help implement accessibility successfully.
Writing Automated Tests for Accessibility
Automated testing is a great way to start weaving accessibility into your website, with the ultimate goal of shifting left more and more.
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7 tips for devs and designers to set your accessibility efforts up for success
Accessibility can stall or lose velocity when developers and designers aren't on the same page together. Here are some tips to help keep things running smoothly.
Building a Culture of Accessibility: Leadership Roles
Organization leaders must be aware of accessibility and have minimal knowledge. In turn, leaders must ensure their team members are aware and have the knowledge to support accessibility as it pertains to their job. Nearly everyone in the organization is responsible for accessibility at some level.
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Supporting the Design Phase with Accessibility Heuristics Evaluations
Accessibility heuristics are a set of rules to help designers understand WCAG in design, which can be difficult to interpret if you’re not an expert.