Posts related to accessibility

What is color contrast? It is the relationship between the luminance of two colors and can make the difference between a site that pops and one that flops. This article is all about the importance of color contrast and how it relates to accessibility.

People who are deaf-blind do not necessarily totally deaf or totally blind. Deaf-blindness have a combination of hearing and vision loss. The degrees of hearing and vision loss may vary person to person.

Let AudioEye handle your PDF and document remediation, ensuring your entire digital experience is accessible for all.

The world of the web evolves at a frenetic pace, and it’s often possible—or even advisable—for web teams to play a little fast and loose if it means getting to market ahead of the competition. When it comes to accessibility, you really do need to get it right, or risk facing lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and a host of new state laws. But whose job is it to ensure ADA compliance?

While you might think that opting for a ready-made e-commerce platform like Shopify immediately liberates you from worrying about the accessibility of your website, that may not be the case. In fact, in speaking with Shopify users, we’ve identified five common misconceptions about digital accessibility requirements and how far you’re covered when you choose to work with an e-commerce provider.

There has long been a misconception that SEO and digital accessibility are at odds with one other. In fact, many of the core principles of good SEO actually correspond with good practices in making your websites accessible to people of all abilities.

Nearly nine out of 10 Americans use the internet, but even in today's digitally advanced world, there's no guarantee they all have unhindered access. Without website accessibility, millions of people with disabilities encounter barriers when they want to bank, shop, learn or interact online. This article takes a closer look at website accessibility, how it impacts a business, why web accessibility lawsuits have nearly tripled in recent years, and what you can do to protect your company.

More than 1 billion people worldwide live with some form of disability[1]. Together, they have an annual disposable income of $1.2 trillion. When you factor in their family and friends, that figure rises to a staggering $8 trillion[2]. The ongoing rise of online shopping makes it easier for retailers to reach out to this huge—and growing—market. But only if their websites are fully accessible. You wouldn’t install a wide and obstructive obstacle course in front of your physical store (even if it weren’t illegal to do so). So why have barriers to your online presence?

Worldwide, one billion people (some 15% of the world’s population), experience some form of disability—and in the United States, over a quarter of adults are living with a disability. In an age when brands and personal identities are closely entwined, the benefits of making your digital experiences accessible to all have never been greater.

What is a cognitive disability and how does it impact digital accessibility? Use this guide to learn about cognitive disabilities, definitions, examples, and more.

The Internet is vital to everyday life, which is why website accessibility is critical. Learn what it is and how to ensure your digital properties are compliant.

Wondering how screen readers help you create an ADA-compliant digital presence? Read on to learn how screen readers work, popular screen readers, and more.

A closer look at platform vs. content accessibility You’ve gone through the process of finding the right Content Management System (CMS) provider to build your website. Then came the laborious process of design. Your marketing team filtered through hundreds, maybe thousands, of images, lost sleep over tag lines, syntax and verbiage and changed the launch date of your site at least five times, but finally your site is live. Chances are, you’ve all but forgotten about the website, except for checking in on it here and there.

Reading disabilities occur when a person has trouble reading and comprehending text. People may not be able to read at all and others may read at a slower pace, have problems sounding out words, and understanding what they are reading.

Auditory disabilities is a broad range for disabilities that affect a person’s hearing. Auditory disabilities are hearing impairments, such as hearing loss and deafness. Hearing Loss. Hearing loss and deafness have varying degrees based on the decibels that are able to be heard. 

Assistive technologies make computers and the web operable for people with motor disabilities. Get the info you need from the technology experts now!

Co-Founder & CTO at AudioEye, Sean Bradley, was interviewed on the Device Squad podcast about how AudioEye enhances the user experience to help make digital content more accessible for those with disabilities. Device Squad, the podcast for the mobile enterprise, is a production of Propelics, an Anexinet company. You can also find the podcast on the Device Squad website, or subscribe on iTunes or Android.

The USBLN Rising Leaders Mentoring Program is a six month career mentoring opportunity that pairs at least 200 college students and recent graduates with disabilities with business professionals from USBLN partner companies. The USBLN (US Business Leadership Network) unites business around disability inclusion in the workplace, and provides various tools and programs to bridge inclusive companies with people and organizations within the disability community.