Tag: screen reader
My experiences with inaccessible legal docs and processes – and how to fix them
To observe this year’s International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD), I would like to share my experience with e-signature software. This experience highlights the…
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Where are the Accessibility Statements? Digital Accessibility shouldn’t be a surprise.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM for short. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities in…
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Text Links: Best Practices for Screen Readers
Sometimes, the visible anchor text as mandated by the user interface design is not very meaningful to vision impaired users. One could use aria-label or the title attribute or even off-screen text on text links. But what's the best practice based on current assistive technology support?
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Inclusive Design Tips: Presenting Information in Multiple Ways
How do you ensure your website is designed with accessibility in mind? Our UX designer Caitlin Geier addresses some important issues to consider, with practical tips - like presenting descriptive text when color cues are used - to help you create accessible design features that everyone can enjoy.
Read ArticleWhy Don’t Screen Readers Always Read What’s on the Screen? Part 1: Punctuation and Typographic Symbols
Screen readers are designed to do one thing: read what’s on the screen. That’s why they call them screen readers, right? You would think that…
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Manual Accessibility Testing as Part of Your 360-Degree Approach to Web Testing
360-Degree Web Testing: Post 3 of 4 Automated accessibility testing is an integral part of your 360-degree approach to accessibility testing, but there are some…
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