"Don't use aria-label on static text elements" a logo and the name Ben Myers is found on the bottom left corner.
ARIA labels can be helpful, but be sure you are using them correctly!
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"Don't use aria-label on static text elements" a logo and the name Ben Myers is found on the bottom left corner.
ARIA labels can be helpful, but be sure you are using them correctly!
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US-based ADA website lawsuits are on the increase. Here are some action tips if one comes your way.
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Illustration showing how people with different disabilities — including visual, auditory, motor, cognitive, and speech impairments — access and interact with the web, represented by accessibility icons (hand, eye, brain, ear, speech bubble, and person).
Web accessibility is about PEOPLE. When you learn about how people with disabilities use the web, implementing accessibility makes more sense. Check out these user stories to learn more.
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A lightbulb with its left half showing a gray human brain and its right half glowing bright orange, symbolizing the fusion of thought and creative insight.
Cognitive disabilities include conditions such as attention deficit, dyslexia, and memory loss, and impact 61 million adults in the US alone. Small accessibility changes can help customers with cognitive disabilities.
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A promotional banner featuring the bold text "On-Demand Webinar" alongside a black laptop icon and a colorful, flowing abstract wave graphic on a white background.
2025 was quite a year for accessibility. Watch attorney Lainey Feingold's recap of the US legal landscape to understand the changes that are emerging
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A user's hands sitting at a desktop computer keyboard & monitor.
Definitely start with automated testing, but understand that it only finds around 30% of accessibility issues. You must ALSO manually test.
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Person holding phone displaying e-commerce site and a credit card.
Accessibility is giving retailers a competitive edge...
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Introduction to WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool.
Just getting started with accessibility? Here's how to use the FREE WAVE.webaim.org accessibility tool. Tons of helpful tips in this video -- even if you've used WAVE before. Need help testing more than one page at a time? We can help. Reach out.
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Person driving with dog in passenger seat; disability permit on mirror. Icons: compass, signpost, navigation app, traffic cone, light, search bar.
Quick BFCM eComm tip: check your checkout forms for their error messages. Helping people quickly fix their errors translates to more sales and happier customer experiences.
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Background image of tools with text "How to Do It". The Converge Accessibility logo shown on bottom left corner.
Use Vimeo for your videos? Here's a post with tutorials on TWO different ways to create captions for them.
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Wooden gavel with lawsuit paperwork on a wooden desktop.
ADA lawsuits and EAA complaints just keep coming. Worried about being sued or fined for website accessibility? Here's some practical tips AND a better way to think about accessibility.
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A statue of Lady Justice, featuring a blindfolded female figure holding a balanced scale in her right hand, symbolizing fairness and impartiality in the legal system.
Curious about how website ADA cases work, and the most common issues in lawsuits? Here's a great post by Nat Tarnoff sharing his experience and recommendations.
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Illustration of business process management and strategic planning. A large flowchart dominates the background, with a seated woman using a laptop and a standing woman pointing at a directional sign, symbolizing decision-making and project execution.
No website is ever 100% accessible. But just because perfection isn’t possible doesn’t mean you can’t make progress and tap into the true value of making your site more inclusive.
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A woman struggling with financial hardship, symbolized by a broken piggy bank, scattered bills, and a downward-trending graph represented by a large orange arrow she sits upon. She holds more bills, looking distressed, while a "no money" symbol floats above her.
Ignoring accessibility could be costing you revenue. Barriers for some people who may not be able to complete a sale are a revenue leak that you can fix.
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WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 event banner with "REGISTER TO ATTEND" and dates "OCT 15-16, 2025" for a 24-hour virtual conference with free live streaming.
A FREE online 24-hour accessibility education event with something for every skill level. Register now for WordPress Accessibility Day! #WPAD2025 #WPA11yDay
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Three logos side by side: European Disability Forum, IAAP , and IAAP EU .
Working on improving accessibility because of the EU Accessibility Act? Be aware that an overlay widget won't guarantee compliance.
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Four alternating orange and purple tags hanging from green string. Each tag features one letter from the word "Sale".
Starting to think about your BFCM sale prep? Don't forget to check about whether your strikethrough and sale prices are accessible!
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a visual map titled "WCAG 2.2 MAP - by theme," illustrating the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 success criteria organized by themes. The map is designed like a subway system, with different colored lines representing various accessibility themes: Keyboard (blue), Code & Labels (green), Operable (yellow), Sensory (orange), Understandable (purple), and Whole Site (pink). Each line connects to stations labeled with specific WCAG criteria, such as "2.4.1 Bypass Blocks" (Keyboard), "1.3.1 Info and Relationships" (Code & Labels), "2.1.1 Keyboard" (Operable), "1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)" (Sensory), "3.2.1 On Focus" (Understandable), and "2.4.5 Multiple Ways" (Whole Site). The map highlights Level A and AA success criteria, with a focus on practical testing. Additional themes include Zoom & Legibility (yellow circle) and Gestures (green circle). The map is credited to AndrewNerlich.com/wcag
Are accessibility guidelines overwhelming detail for you? Try this brilliant overview in 7 themes.
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Person carrying binders labeled Documents, Information, Skunkworks.
If you think accessibility is important but will never be "approved by management", here are 8 fun ideas to start making a difference from Shari Byrne-Haber
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Register to attend WordPress Accessibility Day 2025, a 24-hour virtual conference held on October 15-16, 2025, with free live streaming.
AccessiCart is proud to sponsor for WordPress Accessibility Day, with many great speakers, including Vitaly Friedman, the UX lead with European Parliament and Smashing Magazine. Register for free!
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Digital accessibility and the cost of exclusion.
Not addressing accessibility barriers on your sites has a cost. Here's a post looking at the cost impacts of exclusion.
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A man standing at a crossroads scratching his head. In front of him is a sign post with no wording on it.
Too many sites use link text like "click here" or "read more." It’s a small accessibility issue—but one that’s easy to solve. This post walks you through how.
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A blue background featuring a variety of yellow emoji faces with different expressions, including happy, surprised, sad, and winking, surrounding a central camel emoji with its tongue out.
Not just your website, but also your social media need to be accessible. Here's resources for accessible social media practices.
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A woman struggling with financial hardship, symbolized by a broken piggy bank, scattered bills, and a downward-trending graph represented by a large orange arrow she sits upon. She holds more bills, looking distressed, while a "no money" symbol floats above her.
If you think accessibility is JUST some “nice to have feature”, you are wrong, and you might be losing revenue. See the examples in this post.
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A screenshot of a user interface showing notification cards. The cards include messages such as "Jennifer Carlson: Password reset - Hi Jennifer, reset your password..." and "Maria J Blair: Welcome to our app - Hello Maria, thank you for joining..." with profile icons and additional text partially visible. The background is a dark blue with a list of items and icons.
Have you considered that not just your website, but also the marketing emails you send need to be accessible? Here are some reminders for improving email accessibility.
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Proactive perspectives on digital accessibility. Digital accessibility and the cost of exclusion.
Exclusion doesn't pay. Not addressing accessibility could cost your brand -- revenues as well as legal fees.
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A Newton's cradle with five silver balls in a row and one red ball on the left side, swinging toward the others against a plain background.
Is your moving content hurting someone? Learn about how content with motion can literally make some people sick. And how small changes can help.
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an old television with the words: "The Complete Guide to Captioned Videos".
Got product videos on your #ecommerce site? Captions aren’t optional—they’re essential for accessibility. Check out this helpful guide to get it right.
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Among other issues, accessibility overlay plugins gather personal data from users with disabilities and may jeopardize your compliance with privacy laws like GDPR & CCPA.
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A person using a braille reader at a computer.
If visitors can’t easily navigate your site, they won’t stick around. These quick tips will help you make sure your menus and icons are accessible to everyone.
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