IA Labs https://ialabs.ie Digital Inclusion, Your legal obligation Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:10:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://ialabs.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-favicon-32x32.png IA Labs https://ialabs.ie 32 32 1.3.4: Orientation https://ialabs.ie/1-3-4-orientation/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:10:09 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3853 One of the Level AA success criterion in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) states that content shouldn’t be restricted to only portrait or only landscape display.

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]]> One of the Level AA success criterion in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) states that content shouldn’t be restricted to only portrait or only landscape display.

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]]> Screen Reader Only Code versus ARIA Labels https://ialabs.ie/screen-reader-only-code-versus-aria-labels/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:36:02 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3847 Two essential techniques contribute significantly to web accessibility: screen reader only code and ARIA labels. But how do we know when to opt for sr-only code over ARIA?

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]]> Two essential techniques contribute significantly to web accessibility: screen reader only code and ARIA labels. But how do we know when to opt for sr-only code over ARIA?

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]]> Can screen readers speak Irish? https://ialabs.ie/can-screen-readers-speak-irish/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:00:43 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3834 It’s currently Seachtain na Gaeilge, the annual festival celebrating Irish language and culture, and we’re taking the opportunity to answer a simple but important question: can screen readers speak Irish?

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]]> It’s currently Seachtain na Gaeilge, the annual festival celebrating Irish language and culture, and we’re taking the opportunity to answer a simple but important question: can screen readers speak Irish?

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]]> Why Digital Accessibility Law is Good https://ialabs.ie/why-digital-accessibility-law-is-good/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:18:45 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3831 Today, I read an article from a gentleman named Jordan McGillis, and I have some thoughts. Let’s chat about disability legislation, shall we?

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

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]]> Can people read websites in Braille? https://ialabs.ie/can-people-read-websites-in-braille/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:42:22 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3816 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?

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]]> 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?

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]]> Do Big Tech companies care about accessibility? https://ialabs.ie/do-big-tech-companies-care-about-accessibility/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:55:16 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3812 1 in 7 people worldwide live with a disability and may need accessibility features like live captions, transcripts, switch controls, voice controls, and screen readers. Let’s take a look at how Big Tech companies come up with solutions to make their products accessible to those with disabilities.

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]]> 1 in 7 people worldwide live with a disability and may need accessibility features like live captions, transcripts, switch controls, voice controls, and screen readers. Let’s take a look at how Big Tech companies come up with solutions to make their products accessible to those with disabilities.

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]]> 2.5.6: Concurrent Input Mechanisms https://ialabs.ie/2-5-6-concurrent-input-mechanisms/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:02:18 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3805 Concurrent Input Mechanisms is a level AAA success criterion in the WCAG. It states that websites and mobile apps should allow users to switch between different input mechanisms like keyboard, touch, voice, and mouse when they desire to: technology should adapt to the user, not the other way around.

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]]> Concurrent Input Mechanisms is a level AAA success criterion in the WCAG. It states that websites and mobile apps should allow users to switch between different input mechanisms like keyboard, touch, voice, and mouse when they desire to: technology should adapt to the user, not the other way around.

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]]> How to Fix the 5 Most Common Web Accessibility Mistakes https://ialabs.ie/how-to-fix-the-5-most-common-web-accessibility-mistakes/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:48:20 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3777 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> How do you make a post on Twitter/X accessible? https://ialabs.ie/how-do-you-make-a-post-on-twitter-x-accessible/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:11:13 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3770 Text-based posts aren’t the only type of content shared on X (formerly known as Twitter). Here are three quick tips that can help you make your posts more accessible, no matter who your audience is.

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]]> Text-based posts aren’t the only type of content shared on X (formerly known as Twitter). Here are three quick tips that can help you make your posts more accessible, no matter who your audience is.

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]]> Mobile App Accessibility: A Must-Have for Reaching Wider Audiences https://ialabs.ie/mobile-app-accessibility-a-must-have-for-reaching-wider-audiences/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:34:14 +0000 https://ialabs.ie/?p=3743 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.

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]]> 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.

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