Accessible Microcopy
What is Microcopy? According to Adobe, "...microcopy refers to the tiny tidbits of copy found on websites, applications, and products - from the words that comprise a call to action, to the disclaimers that assure…
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3 Things - Tuesday, Feb. 15
3 A11Y Meetup Groups WordPress Accessibility Meetup Virtual meetups on making WordPress websites accessible with ASL interpretation and live captions. This meetup has been officially approved for Continuing Accessibility…
Accessibility & SEO
How improving your accessibility organically improves your SEO. DubBot scans and tests for six in-page elements that affect both accessibility (A11Y) and SEO.
3 Things - Tuesday, Feb. 8
3 Tips for Accessible Emails Use Headers . If you use headers screen reader users are able to work out the hierarchy of the page. Use contrasting colours for backgrounds and text . Some colours might look nice but don't…
3 Things - Tuesday, Feb. 1
NYC Gallery Displays Works By Artists With Special Needs A Manhattan gallery known for displaying works by world-famous names is hosting a rare exhibit by a unique group of relative unknowns: artists with autism and…
Artificial Intelligence and Accessibility
AI has quickly changed the world of accessibility. Some believe for the better, while some do not trust the AI algorithms and technologies.
3 Things - Tuesday, Jan. 25
3Etiquette Best Practices Ask before you help Just because someone has a disability, don’t assume she needs help. If the setting is accessible, people with disabilities can usually get around fine. Adults with…
3 Things - Tuesday, Jan. 18
Why Miss America Winner Emma Broyles Considers ADHD To Be Her 'Superpower' "She even shared that while sometimes having ADHD is a struggle, she sees some aspects of it as an advantage or "superpower."…
Readability Scores
According to the Center for Plain Language , "Readability is about making your digital content clear and easy to understand. When you focus on readability, you increase the chance your target audience will actually…
3 Things - Tuesday, Jan. 11
3Jobs Edition Manager, Accessibility Center for Excellence (COE) - Twitter As part of this team you’ll be using your knowledge of Accessibility and Disabilities to help integrate accessibility into Twitter’s…
Web Governance - New Reporting Feature
Some of you may have noticed a new report available to you in DubBot. That’s right, the Web Governance Report. We are really excited about this one! The Web Governance report will combine Custom Checks (soon to be called…
A11Y and Accommodations
Back in December, I posted an article A11Y vs Inclusion that discussed the differences and similarities between accessible and inclusive design practices. Here’s a short review: Definitions: According to Adobe -…
3 Things - Tuesday, Jan. 4
Happy New Year! 3Things from 2021 Department of Justice reached settlement agreements related to digital and physical accessibility with dozens of entities. Here's a few: Kroger Brown University Rite Aid (PDF) The…
Heuristics and Accessibility
According to Psychology Today , "a heuristic is a mental shortcut that allows an individual to make a decision, pass judgment, or solve a problem quickly and with minimal mental effort." Heuristics are also…
3 Things - Tuesday, December 28
Happy New Year to you and yours from your friends at DubBot! 3 New Year's Resolutions Invite people with lived experience to the table . Systemic barriers in policy, practice or procedure mean that some people are…
A11Y vs Inclusion
What’s the difference between accessible design and inclusive design? Accessible design and Inclusive design, "Along with other human-centered concepts such as Ethical Design and Responsible Design, they [form] a…
3 Things - Tuesday, December 21
3Things - Procuring Accessible ICT Asking the Right Questions for Procuring Inclusive, Accessible Technology Postsecondary institutions have obligations to ensure the accessibility of electronic content, especially…
3 Things - Tuesday, December 14
3Things - User Testing Edition Why You Need to Do User Testing with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People One of the most powerful ways to ensure your content is accessible is to involve people with disabilities at all stages…
The Accessibility Tree Simplified
What is the Accessibility Tree? Simply put, the Accessibility Tree is what all operating systems use to power assistive technology. It is a modified Document Object Model (DOM). A browser takes the DOM and modifies it…
3 Things - Tuesday, December 7
WCAG 3.0: What you need to know about the future of accessibility standards WCAG 3.0 will be here soon and it will represent a significant shift in how accessibility is measured. Apple’s IPad Gets Assistive Technology…