Imagine you are browsing a web page or a digital document that contains an image, chart, or other visual element. How do you know what it is and why it is there? If you are visually impaired or use a screen reader, you rely on alt text—a brief description of the image and its purpose.Read more
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Learning disabilities can range from deafness to ADHD among students. Understanding such disabilities and designing unique learning methods for pupils showcases how important assistive technologies are in modern education. Such accessibility solutions make learning a more convenient process for students with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive challenges. Assistive technology is reshaping the overall learning methodRead more
At its core, Accessibility in UX is about creating digital experiences that are inclusive and usable by people of all abilities. Whether it’s a website, mobile app, or any other digital platform, the design should cater to a broad spectrum of users, including those with disabilities. This inclusivity is not just a legal obligation underRead more
Mobile phones have become a vital part of everyone’s life. Around 6.92 billion people in the world use smartphones as of 2023. Out of this significant share, 270 million people are from the US. Since approximately 86 percent of the world’s population uses smartphones daily, it becomes crucial to ensure that whatever mobile applications theyRead more
WCAG compliance has become the need of the hour for businesses to stand out among their competitors. Businesses invest significant expense and effort while designing their website as it represents their business to the digital world. The layout, design, responsiveness, flexibility, visual elements, and multi-device compatibility are all considered while designing a website. Business ownersRead more
Countries across the globe are working consciously towards stringent implementation of website accessibility standards. Some of the well-known web accessibility laws are the European Accessibility Act (EAA) in Europe, the Stance Act 2033 in Italy, the Equal Status Acts 2000 to 2004 in Ireland, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada, andRead more
Table of Contents: Introduction Top 4 Common Types of Images & Accessibility Checkpoints for Each Type: 1. Illustrations 2. Infographics 3. Photographs 4. Maps Conclusion Introduction Accessibility in artwork is particularly important for digital content because more and more people are consuming digital media and online content. Ensuring that digital art is accessible means thatRead more
Tāngata whaikaha is the term used for the specially-abled people in New Zealand. When Maaka Tibble, the founding member of the Māori Disability Leadership Group, coined the term, he wanted to use the term to enable people with disabilities and include all of them. The proposed New Zealand Accessibility Act takes this thought forward toRead more
As creators and publishers of online content, we have a responsibility to ensure that our material is accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities. Writing accessible content goes beyond just using descriptive alt-text for images and proper heading structures. It also involves making figures and visual elements accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. Read more