Homer Gaines, CPACCrightbadcode.com·Mar 16, 2024The WCAG for Content WritersWhere it may appear that accessibility is a design or dev concern, authoring inclusive content is a big part of a project's accessibility efforts. From the document's structure to the relationship between labels and components, content helps lead, in...Discuss·60 readsAccessibility
Dany ParedesProwww.danywalls.com·Jan 14, 2024Web Accessibility: Working with Images and ContentWhen we create a website, the content is more than just text. As I learned in my previous article, accessibility is about more than just aria-label or alt attributes in images. Sometimes we add more than images, like SVGs, charts, or even consider co...Discuss·12 likes·564 readsfrontendAccessibility
Desiree Bradishdesireejoy.hashnode.dev·Dec 29, 2023Image Accessibility for Screen ReadersWhen we're thinking about images, we think about how lovely they'll look, how they're really going to make our page pop, and maybe even how they can break a up a lot of text to make a site more visually inviting. 👁 👁 When it comes to accessibility,...Discuss·64 readsaccessible code
Savvas Stephanidessavvasstephanides.hashnode.dev·Dec 14, 2023Run an accessibility audit with Docker!Although not a replacement for proper accessibility audits, automated audits can help in improving the accessibility of your website, by catching common issues. There are lots of different ways to do an accessibility audit, like Chrome DevTools. Ther...Discuss·188 readsTutorialsAccessibility
Sir Baldsirbald.com·Nov 22, 2023Accessibility in Web Development: Beyond ComplianceIntroduction In an era where digital presence is tantamount to one’s identity, websites serve not just as business platforms but as virtual spaces for diverse interactions. Historically, the concept of web accessibility has been pigeonholed into the ...Discuss·11 likesAccessibility
Elizabeth Lolailizete.hashnode.dev·Nov 14, 2023How I test a website for accessibilityIn today's lesson, I'll guide you through my approach to accessibility testing. We'll explore utilizing Google Lighthouse for automated a11y testing, delve into manual testing with keyboards, and learn how to emulate various media states, and vision ...Discuss·1 likeAccessibilityAccessibility
Homer Gaines, CPACCrightbadcode.com·Oct 19, 2023Aligning Jakob Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics with the WCAG 2.2After speaking with a team of designers who referenced using Jakob Nielsen's 10 Usability Heuristics for interface design while working on a redesign project, I wondered how these guidelines aligned with the current Web Content Accessibility Guidelin...Discuss·4 likes·4.7K readsAccessibility
Ndi Lionelonecode.hashnode.dev·Oct 16, 2023Making Things Easier to Use for EveryoneIntroduction Nowadays, there are many websites and apps. It is important that everyone can use them, even if they have a disability. As a developer, I try to make things easy to use for all people. In this article, I will talk about how I made things...DiscussAccessibility
Elizabeth Lolailizete.hashnode.dev·Oct 9, 2023A beginner's guide to building an accessible websiteWhy a11y is important to me as a developer As someone who suffers from chronic migraines, I am particularly sensitive to bright colors, which can trigger migraines. Navigating applications without a dark mode option can sometimes pose a bit of a chal...DiscussAccessibilitya11y
KikiDotPykikidotpy.hashnode.dev·Sep 27, 2023Accordion 2.0: Meet <details>, The Lazy Developer's Dream!Hey there, web accessibility enthusiasts! Today, we're going to uncover a nifty little gem you might not be familiar with yet: the <details> element. If you're a web developer, you're in for a treat, as this HTML feature can simplify your life and ad...DiscussWeb Development