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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…
Why you need to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
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…
Everything you need to know about accessibility laws
Depending on where you work, accessibility laws vary from country to country. In this blog, we’re tackling everything you need to know about accessibility laws around the world! But first,…
Key digital accessibility standards explained
Depending on where you live, your country or province may have accessibility legislation in place that is based off accessibility standards. In this blog, we’re going to dive into the…
What is PDF remediation and why is it important?
GrackleDocs works in the world of digital accessibility, and we talk a lot about PDF remediation. But what does it really mean? What is PDF remediation? PDF remediation is the…
