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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…
Why digital accessibility is a must in today’s corporate world
With so much emphasis being put on inclusion, diversity and equity, there seems to be a lack of attention put on accessibility. However, digital accessibility is a must in today’s…
Testing PDF Documents for Accessibility
Once you’ve started working on remediating a document, you will want to begin testing it to ensure it is accessible and compliant. In this blog, we’ll talk more about how…
Understanding auto-tagging of PDF documents
When it comes to accessible PDFs, you hear a lot about document being tagged. With PDF remediation being time-consuming, it’s easy for someone to be tempted to auto-tag a PDF…
