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An adventurer’s guide to W3C specs - 24 Accessibility 2019 has been a landmark year for web standards milestones: the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) turned 25 this October, and it published the first version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines…

Explore how W3C specs become practical tools for accessibility in Melanie Richards’ post. Turn dense standards into meaningful design action.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #W3C #WCAG #AccessibilityStandards

How Ableism Leads to Inaccessibility - 24 Accessibility Olivier Nourry discusses Ableism which considers people with disabilities as unworthy and how inaccessibility is a by-product of ableism-based thinking.

When design assumes a “normal” body or mind, it builds walls not bridges. Olivier Nourry shows how bias underpins barriers. Let’s shift the question from “can they use this?” to “who gets excluded by default?

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#DigitalAccessibility #Inclusion #Ableism #A11y

How Accessibility Saved My Professional Life - 24 Accessibility Dennis Deacon shares the story of his journey into accessibility, and the life-changing moments that altered his professional career in a positive way.

How did accessibility save my career? I turned a mandate into a mission, and helped make a website usable for everyone. Read how inclusion reshaped my purpose. Let’s talk: how has a11y changed your work?

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WebA11y #UX #A11y

Testing Methods: Language of Page WCAG 3.1.1 Language of Page ensures each web page’s primary language is programmatically identifiable, enabling screen readers, translation tools, and text-to-speech technologies to function accurately. A hybrid testing approach, automated, AI-based, and manual, ensures full compliance and accessibility.

My latest post dives into how the text and semantics on a page are as important as structure and code when it comes to accessibility. Let’s talk; how do you test “language” in your audits?

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #A11yTesting #A11y #Language

Accessibility Testing by People with Disabilities - 24 Accessibility I believe that people with disabilities often end up as unwilling accessibility testers. Any time a person with a disability interacts with the web, they may be unwittingly performing testing because…

People with disabilities must be co-creators of our accessibility testing, not just subjects. Becky Gibson outlines how this shift drives real inclusion and better outcomes.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #DesignThinking #A11y #A11yTesting #AccessibilityTesting

Disability is a spectrum, not a binary - 24 Accessibility In this article, Steve Barnett & Nicola du Toit look at disability as a spectrum instead of a binary; in making things accessible, we help more people than we might realize.

Disability isn’t binary, it’s a spectrum. Steve Barnett & Nicola du Toit remind us that accessibility means designing for variation, not just edge cases. How is your work embracing the full range of human ability?

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Weekly Reading List December 8 2025 - TPGi — a Vispero company A weekly roundup of links to digital accessibility industry news, posted every Monday. Compiled by Ricky Onsman.

Just read Ricky Onsman’s December 8 Weekly Reading List, a sharp roundup of articles on accessibility, from AI in design to WCAG compliance and inclusive UX. Great starting point for teams serious about inclusion.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #A11y

APCA + WCAG 2 Contrast Checker. Inputs. WCAG 2.x threshold. APCA threshold. Results.

APCA + WCAG 2 contrast checker. @ox.ca’s tool to test colors for both WCAG 2.x and APCA compliance with modern CSS support. #a11y #color

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Accessibility in Resizing Text - 24 Accessibility Tim Wright discusses the impact that preventing text resizing on your sites has on mobile commuters and the impact of small touches.

Text resizing matters. Tim Wright’s article warns that blocking text zoom denies access, especially on mobile or for low-vision users. Let your design bend, not break, at 200% zoom.

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#WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #UX #A11y

Testing Methods: Target Size (Minimum) WCAG 2.5.8 Target Size (Minimum) ensures that interactive elements are large enough to be easily activated. Testing this criterion effectively requires a hybrid approach, combining automation, AI-based analysis, and manual evaluation, to ensure both technical compliance and real-world usability.

Touch targets too small? That’s an accessibility barrier. I unpack how to test minimum target size across automation, AI & manual review, so you don’t just comply but include. Curious to hear your biggest challenge.

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#DigitalAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #WCAG #UX #Mobile #A11y

POUR the Foundation First - 24 Accessibility “The issue in Web accessibility is the fact that blind and visually-impaired people need the single biggest boost to achieve equivalence since the real-world Web is a visual medium.” — Joe Clark…

Build accessibility right from the core. Homer Gaines shows how the four pillars; Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust, become real value when they’re our foundation.

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#DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #WCAG #UXDesign #A11y

How To Advocate For Accessible And Inclusive Tech Events - 24 Accessibility Are we ensuring our events are accessible? Mikey Ilagan asks a few questions when planning your next meetup or tech event.

Tech events deserve the same accessibility we build into our products. Mikey Ilagan’s article urges us to push for inclusive speakers, accessible venues & captioning. Let’s make every event welcoming to all.

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#Accessibility #Inclusion #TechEvents #A11y

It fascinates me how many web and mobile applications are coded so poorly. The way you can tell? Use any assistive technology and i guarantee its support is terrible.

Use. Native. Elements. PLEASE!

#Accessibility #webDev #mobileDev #development

A Developer’s Guide to Better Accessibility - 24 Accessibility Sean Massa and Melanie Sumner illustrate some core accessibility best practices that developers can take to make their work more accessible.

Developers: want to make your work accessible? Check out this post by Melanie Sumner & Sean Massa; six practical pillars including semantic HTML and keyboard support that elevate real inclusive design.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WebDev #A11y

Testing Methods: Dragging Movements WCAG 2.5.7 Dragging Movements ensures that users who can’t perform dragging gestures have accessible, single-pointer alternatives. A hybrid testing approach, combining automated, AI-based, and manual methods, offers the most complete path to verifying usability and compliance.

I reveal why drag-and-drop is more than a UX flourish—it’s an accessibility challenge. Let’s talk: how do you validate dragging interactions for inclusive experiences?

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #Testing #DigitalInclusion #A11y

A Picture Says a Thousand Words, But Not Really - 24 Accessibility Zoey loves browsing the Internet. They enjoy getting lost in the interconnected web full of information, unraveling pieces of knowledge that are bookmark worthy. But they don’t enjoy skimming through…

Images aren’t self-sufficient. Ather Sharif reminds us that without accessible description an image falls short. Are your visuals inclusive?

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #A11y #Alt

Unlocking Accessibility for UX/UI Designers - 24 Accessibility In today's article, Denis Boudreau explains that web accessibility is hard, complicated and you don’t need to care about all of that WCAG stuff.

Designers: accessibility isn’t a box to tick it’s a mindset. Denis Boudreau shows how UX/UI pros can embed interaction, structure and readability into every design to build for everyone.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #UI #DigitalInclusion #WCAG #A11y

Five Ways in Which Artificial Intelligence Changes the Face of Web Accessibility - 24 Accessibility Denis Boudreau gives us a prospective sense of where we’re headed with Artificial Intelligence (AI), and what this means for accessibility and inclusion.

AI is doing more than talk: it’s making the web more inclusive. Denis Boudreau shows how image recognition, lip‑reading, real‑time translation and more are closing the digital divide.

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#DigitalAccessibility #AI #DigitalInclusion #WebDev #A11y

Testing Methods: Concurrent Input Mechanisms WCAG 2.5.6 ensures digital content supports multiple input methods simultaneously, providing flexibility and inclusivity. A hybrid testing approach, automated, AI-based, and manual, uncovers technical gaps, simulates real-world interactions, and delivers truly seamless, accessible experiences.

Explore how testing for voice + keyboard or touch + switch scenarios uncovers real‑world accessibility gaps. Let’s evolve QA together.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #TestingStrategy #AccessibilityTesting #WCAG #A11y

8 Weird Tips Accessibility Specialists Don't Want You to Know! - 24 Accessibility Number 4 Will Give You a Seizure The title is written as a so-called clickbait title and meant as a tongue-in-cheek joke. Often clickbait titles deceptively present tips as a form of powerful secret…

Erik Kroes’s post calls out well-meaning but harmful shortcuts, like over-labeling or relying only on automated tests. A must-read if you care about real inclusive design.

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#InclusiveDesign #WebDev #WCAG #A11y #WebAccessibility #DigitalAccessibility

Inclusive Android Apps-newsletter | Eevis Panula, Mobile Accessibility Engineer Inclusive Android Apps is a monthly newsletter about making Android apps more inclusive.

Less than a week until the first issue of the Inclusive Android Apps newsletter!

The response to the newsletter has been amazing, and I am so excited about it. I already have so many different ideas for the upcoming issues, and just can't wait to launch them! Did I already say I'm excited?

Accessible SVG Icons with Inline Sprites - 24 Accessibility At a certain stage in a project, someone always says: ‘We need icons!' We need to ensure that people who can’t see or recognize these icons can understand their purpose.

Marco Hengstenberg’s guide to accessible SVG icons via inline sprites is a gem, making icons screen-reader friendly while keeping your code clean, reusable, and performant.

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#A11y #WebAccessibility #SVG #Frontend #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #SVG

5 Common Misconceptions About Web Accessibility - 24 Accessibility Melanie Myers shares her journey into accessibility and the misconceptions she uncovered that trip up many new to this digital focus.

Think accessibility is optional, only for “some” users or solved once launched? 

Melanie Myers debunks five of those misconceptions and reminds us it’s an ongoing mindset. What’s the biggest myth you’ve seen?

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Testing Methods: Motion Actuation WCAG 2.5.4 Motion Actuation ensures users can interact without motion gestures. A hybrid testing approach, combining automated, AI-based, and manual testing, delivers comprehensive coverage, identifying technical gaps, contextual barriers, and real-world usability issues for full accessibility.

Discover how motion actuation, tilt, shake, orientation changes, matters for accessibility. My article outlines testing methods and real‑world implications.

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#A11y #MotionActuation #DigitalAccessibility #WCAG #UX

Taking Accessibility Beyond Compliance - 24 Accessibility I reference the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Success Criteria in my daily work. Recently, I looked back at how I have applied my interpretation to several success criteria and how…

Compliance with WCAG is just the start. In this 24A11y post from 2019, I argue for more: clearer headings, contextual links, better focus, real usability. Let’s build for people, not just standards.

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#WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalInclusion #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

The "D" in the DOM - 24 Accessibility It's within the Document Object Model (DOM) that we find one of the keys to building accessible things for the web: the document.

Accessibility starts at the core of the document. Jeffery unpacks how semantic HTML builds inclusive web experiences; let’s rethink markup and build for all.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WebStandards #A11y

The Three Developers and the Insightful User Tester - 24 Accessibility Scott O’Hara tells the tale of developers lacking accessibility awareness and how user testing with a person with disabilities highlights the errors made.

Code alone won’t make your UI inclusive. Scott O’Hara’s tale of three devs and a user tester reminds us true accessibility starts when lived experience leads the conversation, not just a checklist. Who’s in your room?

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Testing Methods: Label in Name WCAG 2.5.3 ensures visible labels match programmatic names, making interfaces perceivable and understandable for all users. A hybrid testing approach, combining automated, AI-based, and manual testing, provides comprehensive coverage, catching both structural and contextual accessibility issues.

Labels define voice and access. My article Testing Methods: Label in Name digs into how testing SC 2.5.3 with automation, AI and manual review ensures true inclusivity. Let’s elevate UX together.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #UX #A11y

Stories from the Trenches: What I've learned from Working as a Blind Developer for a Sighted Dev Team - 24 Accessibility In today's article, developer Florian Beijers shares his experiences with the employment process and his experiences with developer tools; the struggles as well as the positives of a blind developer.

Florian Beijers, a blind dev, shares his fight for equal footing: from inaccessible tools to hiring bias. His story proves true inclusion isn’t optional,  it’s a source of innovation.

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#Accessibility #InclusiveTech #DiversityInTech #BlindDevelopers #A11y