Accessibility 101

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Types of Assistive Technology Tools

Learn about the different assistive technologies that people with disabilities use to browse your website and how you can increase compatibility with them.

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March 02, 2023

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Image Alt Text: What It Is and Why It Matters for Accessibility

Alt text is a written description of an image and improves accessibility for disabled users. Learn more about why alt text matters for accessibility.

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February 10, 2023

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Four Ways to Make Your E-Commerce Site Accessible for Every Holiday Shopper

Learn how you can make your website and holiday campaigns more accessible.

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November 29, 2022

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Color Contrast Isn’t So Black and White

Learn about the exceptions to WCAG’s minimum color contrast requirements.

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November 16, 2022

Should Designers Hit Pause on Animation?

Adding animation to your website might spark joy, but is it good for accessibility?

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September 27, 2022

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A Screen Reader User’s Take on Google’s Homepage

Learn how a screen reader user navigates Google’s homepage.

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September 15, 2022

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My Favorite Tools for Accessible Design

Get the inside scoop on the tools our design team uses to make sure our digital content is accessible to all users.

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August 30, 2022

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What is Assistive Technology?

Learn about the role assistive technology plays in helping people with disabilities access websites and other digital content.

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August 22, 2022

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How To Make Your Site Accessible to People With Learning Disabilities

Here are eight web design best practices to help you create content that’s accessible to people with learning disabilities.

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January 12, 2022