Multimedia Accessibility: Is it important?
The core areas of multimedia accessibility are - synchronized captions, text transcripts and audio descriptions. Let's explore each of these further.
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Accessibility Tips in Single-Page Applications
To capture a more complete picture of accessibility in single-page apps still in a concise format, I’ll start with the “accessibility rules” listed in the Smashing Book chapter and add a few extras that are still on my mind now that it’s been published.
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5 Digital Accessibility Myths Busted
Let's debunk some common myths around web accessibility. By now you have most likely have heard the term digital accessibility and may have an inkling about what it is— but have you bought into the hype?
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What to expect from Attest Android 1.1
Attest Android’s 1.1 release has arrived! Let’s dive into the new features available in Deque’s automated accessibility testing tool for Android apps.
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Reflecting on 1 year in Digital Accessibility
Concluding my first year in digital accessibility, I'd like to share some questions and comments about this fantastic industry I call home.
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Much Ado About ARIA
In this beginner series about ARIA, developers will learn the introduction of ARIA, when to use ARIA vs. HTML, and the complexities and nuances of ARIA.
Accessible Nested Active Elements in Android Apps
A common accessibility issue that I've noticed in Android applications is nesting active elements together. I want to discuss why this is inaccessible in a demo and who it could possibly effect. I will also walk you through where in the developer tools you can find this issue, how to fix it, and how to follow best accessibility practices.
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New Attest HTML features this September
A number of new WorldSpace Attest HTML updates are rolling out this month. We've simplified integration, the process of getting started and more.
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Axe-core gets WCAG 2.1 rules
As of axe-core version 3.1, Deque will be adding rules for WCAG 2.1. For this first version, we have added the following rules..
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Support for WCAG 2.1 in axe-core
When will WCAG 2.1 rules be incorporated into the axe-core accessibility engine? Let's talk about what's realistic for automated accessibility testing first.
A team of developers collaborating on the creation and testing of axe accessibility rules.
We’ve got your back with “Accessibility Supported” in axe™
The axe team has taken a stand on accessibility support. We’re not going to ignore poor support in browsers and assistive technologies...
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Integrating Accessibility into Contextual Inquiry
Integrate accessibility learnings into your contextual inquiry sessions to learn about your client’s accessibility needs and goals.