Explore how cognitive disabilities intersect with digital accessibility as we uncover the complexities of cognitive and neurological disabilities and shed light on their impact on digital experiences. Uncovering common pitfalls that can inadvertently exclude users with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, migraines, and more, we’ll review real-world examples and practical insights. Learn how small changes […]
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You’ve just rebuilt your site and made sure your functionality and content are accessible and conform to standards. Now that you’re shifting to day-to-day operations, how do you make sure you maintain that level of accessibility as you make content and development updates? And, how can you make the site even better for your audiences […]
Over the past two years, in collaboration with the /r/blind community, we conducted a web accessibility survey across many online communities to gather feedback from individuals with disabilities about their web accessibility experiences and associated challenges. Over the course of 2023, despite platform concerns from Reddit regarding accessibility, the survey received over 1,200 submissions. This […]
If your job is to create text content for websites, blogs, and social media, you may think that accessibility is not something you should worry about. In this talk we dispel that myth: there are many accessibility best practices you can adopt when writing your content. From the use of plain language to effective alt […]
Automated accessibility tools like Lighthouse and Axe are excellent for quickly detecting issues on your site. However, they can’t replace the value of human experience in testing for accessibility. To ensure your site is truly accessible, it’s necessary to perform manual testing, either by yourself or with actual users, rather than relying solely on automated […]
Digital accessibility is an important feature in the development and design of digital components we use every day, but despite the importance and compliance guidelines, a number of people with disabilities still struggle to engage with digital platforms. There are currently several laws that enforce Accessibility standards and guidelines around the world, however in Africa, […]
In this talk, we will delve into the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, focusing on each rule to understand its importance and practical implications. Each criterion will be discussed in detail, including its purpose, common issues that may arise, and solutions to ensure compliance. Detailed Outline Introduction to WCAG 2.2 Overview of the guidelines […]
Security measures and accessibility don’t always play nice. Captchas, timed logins, alert pop-ups, gated content, and modals are often used for security but not all assistive technology can get their users past the barriers. We’ll look at practical and straightforward ways to implement open source, secure, and accessible solutions that will keep people from abandoning […]
Page builders, such as Elementor and Divi, can make building a website easier, but are they really accessible? Scarlett will be diving into the accessibility concerns and common issues that come with using page builders. She’ll be going over the accessibility red flags you need to look out for, some common fixes, and the do’s […]
You may be an accessibility expert, but it’s likely not everyone or every team in your company has your experience and expertise. It’s also very likely that different teams or departments are at varying stages in their accessibility journey, and working across these multiple teams at different knowledge and skill levels can be both rewarding […]