The first version of Windows was released in 1985. Since then, they have come a long way in terms of user experience. In particular, we will talk about the accessibility features of their latest instalment, Windows 11.
Tag: Accessibility
Helen Keller and the advancement of digital Braille
27 June marks Helen Keller’s birth anniversary. In this week’s blog post, we look back on the remarkable life she led and how it inspired the advancement of digital Braille technology.
2.4.7: Focus Visible
Focus Visible is a level AA success criterion in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. It requires a visible focus indicator on any user interface that is keyboard operable.
Digital accessibility benefitting the disabled – benefitting everyone
In our blogs, we often speak about how recent years have seen major leaps in assistive technology, but what we haven’t discussed is just how much this benefits everyone, not just people with disabilities.
How accessible is your favourite social media?
As with all internet content, accessibility can improve user experience. In the case of social media platforms, this is particularly important, since user-generated content such as images, videos, and GIFs are not always made accessible by their authors.
Did you know every Android is accessible?
In previous blogs, we discussed the accessibility features embedded in iOS. Today we look at Android devices, which also have a variety of tools that improve accessibility.
Atkinson Hyperlegible: The Accessible Typeface
In honour of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, read about Atkinson Hyperlegible, an accessible typeface inspired by Braille in this week’s blog.