Accessibility Resources for Developers
Dark Mode Toggles Should be a Browser Feature
When implementing Dark Mode and ways to toggle it, developers currently need to duplicate code and roll their own toggle implementation. What if, instead, browsers would take care of all that?
How I Write Alt Text for Code Snippets on Social Media
Because blind and low-vision programmers deserve a little better than “code snippet.”
Usability Testing with People on the Autism Spectrum: What to Expect :: UXmatters
Web magazine about user experience matters, providing insights and inspiration for the user experience community
Designing for autistic people — overview of existing research
Best design practices for autistic people in 9 key categories including layout, content, colours, interactions, navigation and more.
Designing for the autistic community
Product design principles that will improve usability for everyone.
How to talk about autism
Tips for journalists and producers on how to describe autism.
Accessible Palette: stop using HSL for color systems | Wildbit
Accessible Palette is an app for building color systems with consistent lightness and predictable contrast ratios across color levels.
Web Accessibility for Designers: checklist & documentation kit
A lot of accessibility issues can get caught already in the design phase. Great documentation helps teams implement accessibility and interaction requirements the right way. This kit is based on my article and conference "A Designer’s Guide to Docume...
Inclusive Design Toolkit | Figma Community
Figma Community file - Learn basics of inclusive design and how to apply it's methods to your work processes. Through different inclusive design exercises you can get to know the topic in practice and adapt them to either team or individual projects.
plainlanguage.gov | Federal plain language guidelines
The official writing guidelines for the Plain Writing Act of 2010.
Bias-free language
Writers using APA Style must strive to use language that is free of bias and avoid perpetuating prejudicial beliefs or demeaning attitudes in their writing. Topics covered: age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality.
Accessibility Considerations in the Software Development Process
In today's digital world, ensuring accessibility in software has become increasingly crucial. The practice of designing software that can be easily used by everyone, including individuals with disabilities, has significant implications for user experience, legal compliance, and business success. In this article, we will delve into the concept of accessibility, its importance, and explore practical considerations to integrate accessibility throughout the software development process. By prioritizing accessibility, we can create inclusive digital experiences that benefit all users and contribute to a more equitable society.
Developing a focus style for a themable design system - Ad Hoc
On a recent project, we had a set of focus styles built into a design system that were inconsistent and ineffective, leading to a not-so-great end user experience.
Inclusive Mindset Workbook by Project Lima – Figma
Figma Community file - “How might we create an inclusive mindset to be mindful in our design decisions and consider inclusion?” Exercise your inclusivity mindset in our workbook where you can step back to identify exclusions, create persona spectrums, develop creative solutions to address these needs and eventually be...
Inclusive Design Principles
Gender-Inclusive Language Project • UX Content Collective
The international guide to gender-inclusive writing • UX Content Collective
Content designers from around the globe share best practices in their language.
Building inclusive products for trans people
Answering trans people’s needs online can create a safer digital environment and lead to a more diverse workforce in Tech. Breaking news…
CSS And Accessibility: Inclusion Through User Choice — Smashing Magazine
In this article, Carie Fisher outlines which CSS media features are available for detecting user preferences and how they are used to design and build more inclusive user experiences.
Treat accessibility issues as bugs, not feature requests
Accessible Animated GIF Alternatives
Can our GIF-like embeds support playback controls, alternative text, and reduced motion?
React-ing to accessibility: Building accessible forms that everyone can use
When designing or developing a form, how high is accessibility on your priority list?
Is Closing the Web Accessibility Design/Development Gap a Bridge Too Far? | Deque
Web designers have a vision and web developers bring it to life. They’re two sides of the same coin. Everyone agrees that a world-class user experience
Colorblindly
Simulates colorblindness in your web browser.
This is what it looks like to be colorblind
Pro tip: when you meet a colorblind person, don’t repeatedly point to things and ask what color they are.
Consumer Duty Implies Digital Accessibility: Are you ready for the deadline? | Deque
The Consumer Duty Deadline in the UK applies to digital accessibility and users with disabilities, find out how you can comply.
Coding with voice dictation using Talon Voice
Earlier this year, I lost the ability to use a keyboard and mouse for extended periods. Fortunately, this wasn't as catastrophic as it sounds! This article chronicles my experience using adaptive tools like dictation and eye-tracking as my primary mechanisms for writing code.
Contra The Social Model Of Disability
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All the places where you can use prefers-color-scheme media query