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Showing Posts from Category: Digital Accessibility

  • Breaking Down Barriers: Creating Memes for a More Inclusive Digital World

    Posted in Digital Accessibility on June 28, 2023

    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…

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  • The Unseen Barrier: Decoding the Accessibility Crisis in the Realm of Memes

    Posted in Digital Accessibility on June 26, 2023

    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…

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  • Best Practices for Digital and Event Accessibility in Pride Month Celebrations

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, Disability Awareness on June 2, 2023

    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.…

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  • Shame on you, Governor DeSantis

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, Disability Awareness on May 16, 2023

    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…

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  • Whitespace, Images, and Videos: Tools to Help Those with Dyslexia

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, Disability Awareness on May 16, 2023

    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…

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  • What is a VPAT and why is it important for accessibility?

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, Disability Awareness, Document Accessibility, News on May 2, 2023

    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…

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  • Accessibility for Small Business Websites

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, Web Accessibility on April 28, 2023

    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…

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  • The importance of well-written image alt-text

    Posted in Digital Accessibility on April 27, 2023

    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…

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  • Abbreviations and Accessibility

    Posted in Digital Accessibility on April 25, 2023

    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…

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  • What is alt text, best practices, and why is it important?

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, News on April 8, 2023

    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…

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  • The best ADHD productivity tools and methods to increase efficiency

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, News on April 6, 2023

    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…

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  • Why you need to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

    Posted in Digital Accessibility, News on April 4, 2023

    Following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is important for several reasons: By following these guidelines, designers and developers can ensure that their digital content and services are accessible to…

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