The Web Accessibility Directive requires Member States to report on the results of their monitoring activities every three years. The Member States have published the reports from the first monitoring period on their national websites [see links below].
Boolean attributes in HTML and ARIA: what's the difference?
Some attributes in ARIA are boolean(-like). These attributes may seem a lot like boolean attributes in HTML, but there are some important differences to be aware of.
Many ask ‘How many users with disabilities use our site?’ We probably don't need to know, in order to decide whether to improve web accessibility on our sites.
NPP 241 – Blind im Netz: Mit Bildbeschreibungen Barrieren überwinden
Dagmar ist 2007 erblindet. Als Computer-affiner Mensch war ihr damit plötzlich die Welt des Internets verwehrt. Mit einem Screenreader hat sie sich wieder herangetastet und festgestellt: Das Internet ist voller Barrieren. Sie versucht, das zu verbessern, aufzuklären und fordert vor allem eins: Macht
At Microsoft, we understand the power of technology, and that’s why we continue to innovate, create, and design in a way that gives everyone the ability to achieve more. Trainings like this learning path, which covers accessibility fundamentals, are an important and necessary part of Microsoft’s accessibility strategy to support customers of all abilities. Don’t forget to share your awards on social media after completing each module!
Presentations from A11y Camp 2021 will be available to watch from Monday 8 November (AEDT). For details on when they'll be released, please refer to https://...
Myths about Web Accessibility :: Blog :: Alvaro Montoro
Web Accessibility is a must in every web development project, yet it seems to remain a mystery for many web developers. Like it's something legendary instead of an essential skill needed for the job. There are many misconceptions surrounding Web Accessibility, most of the time fueled by a lack of knowledge (or interest) in the matter. This article is a collection of some of those accessibility misconceptions or myths. :: Blog post at Alvaro Montoro's Personal Website.
On July 6 2021 the ARIA in HTML specification, that I co-edit along with Steve Faulkner and Patrick H. Lauke, became a W3C Candidate Recommendation Snapshot...
This CSS file intends to warn developers about possible risks and mistakes that exist in HTML code. It can also be used to roughly evaluate a site's quality by simply including it as an external stylesheet.
Today we have many robust patterns and techniques to help us optimize SVG accessibility, this is true regardless of if you are creating icons, simple images, or more complex infographics. But which patterns are the best to use for your particular situation and targeted WCAG conformance level? And what other factors should we consider when designing and developing accessible SVGs?
You Make My Head Spin - Reducing Motion on the Web | Eevis Panula, Software Developer
Movement and animations aren't always fun, especially if they trigger symptoms like dizziness or nausea. Here are the slides for a talk I gave about how to make the web more inclusive for us, who suffer from these symptoms.
An update on the accessibility of conditionally revealed questions
The GOV.UK Design System is improving radio buttons and checkboxes that conditionally reveal fields to make them more accessible. This post provides an update on our work and research.
Many forms of assistive technology use keyboard navigation to understand and take action on screen content. One way of navigating is via the Tab key. You