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Category: Advice for Business

Why Digital Accessibility Law is Good

Posted on 14 March 2024 by Diana Penamora
A stack of clipboards with printed documents attached

Today, I read an article from a gentleman named Jordan McGillis, and I have some thoughts. Let’s chat about disability legislation, shall we?

Posted in People & Social Impact, Advice for Business

Can people read websites in Braille?

Posted on 5 March 2024 (5 March 2024) by Diana Penamora
Person using a refreshable braille display attached to a computer

Braille displays can interface with computers and smartphones and Braille notetakers can effectively act as fully functioning computers, but this raises an interesting question. How does someone use a website in Braille?

Posted in Technology - Physical, Advice for Business

How to Fix the 5 Most Common Web Accessibility Mistakes

Posted on 26 January 2024 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Person typing on their laptop

To help your website become more compliant with accessibility guidelines (and less likely to receive a lawsuit), we’ve compiled a list of the top five most common web accessibility mistakes and how you can fix them.

Posted in Technology - Digital, Advice for Business, CommunityTagged advice, Accessibility, Tips

Mobile App Accessibility: A Must-Have for Reaching Wider Audiences

Posted on 12 January 2024 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
iPhone screen displaying various apps, including Messages, Photos, Camera, Map, and social media

In today’s fast-paced world of mobile technology, creating an app that caters to a diverse audience isn’t just a good idea—it’s a fundamental requirement.

Posted in Community, Technology - Digital, Advice for BusinessTagged Mobile Apps, Accessibility

3 Ways Digital Accessibility Promotes Inclusion in the Workplace

Posted on 22 November 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora

People with disabilities often face obstacles when navigating websites and software applications. By prioritising digital accessibility, employers can break down these barriers and create an environment where all employees can contribute effectively.

Posted in Advice for Business, CommunityTagged Accessibility

Why Colour Contrast Matters

Posted on 8 November 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple as seen by people with colourblindness. Red and orange, yellow and green, and blue and purple look very similar

Colour contrast has a huge impact on website and mobile app users; it changes the readability of a webpage, especially for those with low vision, colour blindness, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

Posted in Technology - Digital, Advice for Business, WCAG specification, CommunityTagged advice, Accessibility, Tips

Is CAPTCHA accessible?

Posted on 20 October 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Google reCAPTCHA checkbox labelled I'm not a robot

CAPTCHA is a security measure used by websites to differentiate bots from real users and defend against spam. Failing to complete a CAPTCHA test prevents bots from progressing through a user journey, but these tests can prevent people with disabilities from progressing through user journeys too.

Posted in Community, Technology - Digital, Advice for BusinessTagged Accessibility
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