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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, Advice for Business, Technology - DigitalTagged Accessibility

What’s New in WCAG 2.2?

Posted on 29 September 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora

WCAG 2.2 is in the final stage before it becomes an official W3C Recommendation and succeeds WCAG 2.1. In this week’s blog, let’s look at what’s been updated in WCAG 2.2 ahead of its proposed publication in October.

Posted in WCAG specification, Advice for Business, Technology - DigitalTagged Accessibility

Creating accessible hyperlinks

Posted on 29 August 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Illustration of a monitor, laptop and smartphone with link icons displaying on each screen.

Good hyperlink labels ensure that users with disabilities can navigate content effectively, contributing to a better overall browsing experience. In this week’s blog, read about best practices and techniques to create accessible hyperlinks.

Posted in Community, WCAG specification, Advice for Business, Technology - DigitalTagged advice, Tips, Accessibility

Accessible Gaming: Can We Make Video Games Playable For All?

Posted on 24 August 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Video game screen displaying the text Game Over.

By nature, video games are interactive, and as such require input from the user; it is in these interactions that accessibility issues may arise.

Posted in Technology - Digital, CommunityTagged Accessibility, innovation

1.4.10: Reflow

Posted on 17 August 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Text content with both vertical and horizontal scrollbars

Reflow is a level AA success criterion in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). It allows users to view web content on smaller screens or browser sizes without needing to scroll in more than one direction.

Posted in WCAG specification, Advice for Business, Technology - DigitalTagged Accessibility, WCAG

Did you know your TV comes with built-in accessibility?

Posted on 10 August 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Vintage yellow television on a wooden table

Televisions have become an essential part of modern life. But it’s a little known fact that most TVs these days come with built-in features that make them more accessible for people who are blind or partially sighted.

Posted in Community, Advice for Individuals, Technology - DigitalTagged Tips, Accessibility

How accessibility benefits Search Engine Optimisation

Posted on 3 August 2023 (31 January 2024) by Diana Penamora
Website statistics showing total clicks and impressions

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) has become a popular buzzword among website owners, but did you know one of the many ways a website’s SEO can be improved is through digital accessibility?

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