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The Rocky Road of Travel for People with Disabilities
Travelling can be a source of joy and excitement, providing a change of scenery, exposure to different cultures, and a break from our daily routines. However, for people with disabilities,…
Breaking Down Barriers: Creating Memes for a More Inclusive Digital World
The internet has paved the way for memes to become a potent tool in digital communication. Their virality and relevance in pop culture have turned them into a staple for…
The Unseen Barrier: Decoding the Accessibility Crisis in the Realm of Memes
While the internet has become a tool for global connectedness, fostering an increasingly inclusive digital landscape remains a paramount concern. One aspect that often evades scrutiny in this context is…
Best Practices for Digital and Event Accessibility in Pride Month Celebrations
As Pride Month swings into high gear with an array of festivities and digital initiatives, it’s essential to spotlight a frequently overlooked issue: accessibility for all, including the disability community.…
Shame on you, Governor DeSantis
Yesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill that would bar Florida colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) programs while limiting how race…
Whitespace, Images, and Videos: Tools to Help Those with Dyslexia
For most people, how a website is laid out is purely an aesthetic choice, but for those with dyslexia, it can be the difference between understanding and not. I have…
What is a VPAT and why is it important for accessibility?
In today’s increasingly digital world, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities is a critical aspect of designing and developing inclusive products and services. One important tool that aids in this…
Accessibility for Small Business Websites
I have been with ADAudit for a while now as a Website Analyst and have a background in WordPress development and web hosting. Before I took on this role, I…
The importance of well-written image alt-text
From the early days of the internet, images have played a major role in how we experience websites. For people with sight loss, a substitute exists in the form of…
Abbreviations and Accessibility
The World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) devotes a specific AAA-level Success Criterion for testers, 3.1.4 Abbreviations. To pass this criterion, any abbreviations on a webpage…
What is alt text, best practices, and why is it important?
What does alt text do? Alternative text, also known as alt-text, is a description of an image used on a website or in a document. This description is read aloud…
The best ADHD productivity tools and methods to increase efficiency
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. People with ADHD often struggle with paying attention, focusing, controlling impulsive behavior, and can…
