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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…
What is a screen reader?
We talk a lot about assistive technology, but today, we’re narrowing it down to a specific type – screen readers. What is a screen reader? A screen reader is a…
Visual reading assistance with iOS
Hello readers, My name is Ryan, and I was born with a rare genetic eye disease. Amongst other things, this causes issues with reading small print. With assistive technology and…
Understanding Achromatopsia
My name is Ryan, and I am employed at AbleDocs as a Usability Analyst. I have a genetically inherited retinal disease named Achromatopsia. It is a condition characterized by the…
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Thursday, May 20, 2021, help celebrate the tenth Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion,…
