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Accessibility Digital Accessibility

Enhancing Accessibility by Identifying and Fixing Common Digital Barriers

In the journey towards digital inclusivity, accessibility audits play a pivotal role. They help identify barriers that might prevent users with disabilities from fully engaging with your digital content. But what are the most common issues you might encounter during an audit? Understanding these can help you address them more effectively. Let’s dive into some […]

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Kickstart your Accessibility Audit Guide

As an accessibility consultant, I often meet teams who want to create more inclusive digital experiences but are unsure where to begin. An accessibility audit is the most effective starting point because it provides a structured understanding of barriers that may prevent users with different abilities from fully engaging with your content. If you follow […]

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Accessibility Development

Understanding Touch-Target Accessibility

A Practical Guide for Designers, Developers & Testers Creating accessible touch targets is one of the simplest ways to improve usability for everyone, yet it is still one of the most frequently missed details in digital products. As someone who reviews designs and tests final builds from an accessibility perspective, I see how much frustration […]

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Accessibility Digital Accessibility

Integrate Accessibility into Your Digital Strategy

Imagine trying to navigate a website you can’t fully access, whether it’s hard-to-read text, missing image descriptions, or an impossible navigation system. For millions of people with disabilities, this is an everyday reality. But it doesn’t have to be. Accessibility isn’t just a box to check; it’s about creating digital spaces that everyone can use […]

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Accessibility Design Inclusive

Decorative Images in Web Design: Accessibility, Development, and Best Practices

Discover how to use decorative images in HTML, CSS, and SVG effectively. Learn best practices to make your web design visually appealing and fully accessible for all users

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Accessibility Digital Accessibility

Manual vs. Automated Accessibility Testing

In today’s digital age, ensuring your website or application is accessible to everyone is not just a regulatory requirement but a moral imperative. Accessibility testing is a key component of this effort, but the debate often centres on whether to rely on manual testing, automated tools, or a combination of both. In this post, we’ll […]

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Why Accessibility Matters in the Digital World

In today’s digital era, many people are still unaware of what Accessibility truly means. It’s more than just a concept related to disabilities—it’s about access for everyone, regardless of any temporary, permanent, or situational inability. What Is Accessibility? Accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, can interact with environments, services, and products. […]

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Accessibility Disability Inclusive

What is Assistive Technology.

Hardware and/or software that: This definition may differ from that used in other documents. Examples of assistive technologies that are important in the context of this document include the following: