How SEO has made the web more accessible for everyoneSearch engines like Google are dependent on the same accessibility attributes that many people depend on to comprehend and navigate sites. Search engine optimizers have unwittingly made the web more accessible, and they are in the best position to make it even better. … Curated byContinueContinue reading “How SEO has made the web more accessible for everyone”
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An accessible process for inclusive design (Google I/O ’18) – YouTube
Google spells out accessible, inclusive, usable It would be good if all designers took their lead from the likes of Apple and Google: inclusion, accessibility and usabilty are about the design process. Apart from clearly explaining how these terms are linked and can be used together, Google’s half hour video also has some tips and tools forContinueContinue reading “An accessible process for inclusive design (Google I/O ’18) – YouTube”
How to Create an Accessible PDF
Accessible PDFs are also known as “tagged” PDFs. They contain a hidden network of instructions and provide a textual representation of the document so that people using screen readers can properly navigate the document. Properly tagged PDFs also benefit from better search engine optimization (SEO) because search engines read the words between header tags beforeContinueContinue reading “How to Create an Accessible PDF”
WebAIM: Accessible CSS
Introduction Cascading Style Sheets, or CSS, allow you to modify characteristics of existing HTML elements. All web browsers have a built-in style sheet that defines the default styling for all elements. For instance, when the browser sees the tag, it knows to skip a line and start a new section because that’s what the built-inContinueContinue reading “WebAIM: Accessible CSS”
The Writer’s Guide to Making Accessible Web Content
Left-handed people are surrounded by items that aren’t designed for them. Scissors, golf clubs, desks, video game controllers: it’s a right-hander’s world, and it’s annoying that they don’t take your needs into account. But imagine moving from annoyed to frustrated, because a product is completely unusable. That’s what it feels like to use the InternetContinueContinue reading “The Writer’s Guide to Making Accessible Web Content”
The Accessible Icon Project
The Accessible Icon Project is an ongoing work of design activism. It starts with a graphic icon, free for use in the public domain, and continues its work as a collaboration among people with disabilities and their allies toward a more accessible world. Curated by (Lifekludger) Read full article at Source: The Accessible IconContinueContinue reading “The Accessible Icon Project”
Are my Colours Accessible?
Make sure the colours you choose in your designs are accessible to people of all abilities, by choosing colour combinations that pass WCAG 2.0 recommendated colour contrast ratio guidelines. curated by (Lifekludger) Read full article at Source: Are my Colours Accessible?
New Guide for Affordable and Accessible Technology Now Available Online
A new guide from ACCAN and Media Access Australia was launched this year at the annual ACCAN conference. The Affordable Access project addresses two of the key pillars of digital inclusion – affordability and accessibility of technology. The Affordable Access project is an online guide which provides information on low-cost technology with useful accessibility features. TheContinueContinue reading “New Guide for Affordable and Accessible Technology Now Available Online”
17 Adjustments You Can Make to Your Website for Better Accessibility
Web developer Mary Gillen shares 17 adjustments you can make to your website today that make it more accessible to visitors with disabilities. WCAG 2.0 … Curated by (Lifekludger) Read full article at Source: 17 Adjustments You Can Make to Your Website Today That Make It More17 Website Adjustments You Can Make Today for BetterContinueContinue reading “17 Adjustments You Can Make to Your Website for Better Accessibility”
Simple Ways to Make Your WordPress Site Accessible
Web site accessibility has been a lingering issue on the Internet for quite some time. However, with several laws in the US pushing website accessibility as a primary feature in public and private web entities, it has affected the Internet on a wider scale. Accessibility has been proven to be beneficial to websites, public orContinueContinue reading “Simple Ways to Make Your WordPress Site Accessible”
Accessible SVGs | CSS-Tricks
An excellent, fully detailed article on making SVG graphics accessible. Scalable Vector Graphic (SVG) is emerging as the preferred graphic format to use on the web today. Are you abandoning the icon font or replacing old pg, gif and png graphics for the well-supported SVG, too? Let’s see how this will impact users of assistive technologyContinueContinue reading “Accessible SVGs | CSS-Tricks”
10 Apps That Are Designed For Mobile Accessibility – ARC
Mobile accessibility was one of the hot topics in 2015, especially when considering the fact that there are currently no hard guidelines for developers to follow when it comes to building apps that are accessible to all. Mobile and Web accessibility has become more of a priority for some companies, especially when you take intoContinueContinue reading “10 Apps That Are Designed For Mobile Accessibility – ARC”
Making Meetings Accessible
The Basics Introductions:When being introduced to people who have vision loss, say hello and wait for them to offer their hand to be shaken. When introducing yourself, simply say something like “Hi, my name is Kevin Jones. Great to meet you. Let’s shake hands.” … A Note About Guide Dogs:Do not pet a guide dogContinueContinue reading “Making Meetings Accessible”
BraunAbility MXV: Accessibility done CNET style (CNET On Cars, Episode 87)
Something new for “accessibility news” … accessible vehicles. 2016 BraunAbillty MXV makes a Ford Explorer a cool accessible vehicle. VIDEO: BraunAbility MXV: Accessibility done CNET style (CNET On Cars, Episode 87) We’ve recently realized on this high tech show, we’ve never done a piece on wheelchair accessible vehicles. And that’s an oversight because they are anContinueContinue reading “BraunAbility MXV: Accessibility done CNET style (CNET On Cars, Episode 87)”
Measuring Accessibility In The User Experience (UX) And The Searcher Experience
Remember, people locate and discover desirable content via browsing, searching and asking. Findability is just as important as usability and accessibility in the user experience. … In my opinion, website accessibility means creating an online environment in which all users, not only those with disabilities, are able to understand, interact with and easily navigate yourContinueContinue reading “Measuring Accessibility In The User Experience (UX) And The Searcher Experience”
What is an accessible website? | Lee Jordan
What is an accessible website? Often when we try to define what an accessible website is, we default to the position that it’s a website that can be used by a visually impaired person via a screen reader. If your website makes sense and can be navigated when it’s read out by a screen readerContinueContinue reading “What is an accessible website? | Lee Jordan”
