Accessibility Blog

Best Practices for Closed Captioning

Nick Awad — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:09:27 GMT

Closed captioning is essential for those with hearing impairments and enhancing comprehension of video-based content for all users. However, effectively implementing captions involves more than simply adding text to the screen. It requires careful consideration of how captions integrate with overall website design and user interaction.

Accessible e-commerce: 10 ways to create an inclusive digital shopping experience

Michaela Leung — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:45:01 GMT

If you sell goods and services online, you know how important it is to maintain your e-commerce platform. Online shoppers spent an average of 2.74 U.S. dollars per visit at the end of 2023, making an online presence beneficial for retailers.

Creating accessible and interactive visual data

Michaela Leung — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:30:00 GMT

If you’re looking for a way to simplify complicated data, you should opt for a visual interpretation. Showcasing data in the form of dashboards or other visual presentations are a great way to relay information visually and easily digestible, and they offer an opportunity to increase engagement by using interactive elements.

Assistive Technology For Cognitive Disabilities

Kami Funk — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Cognitive disabilities are a “set of conditions that create greater difficulty for people to perform one or more types of mental tasks than the average person.” 12.8% of US adults live with one. Though many disabilities fall under this umbrella term, the ones that do all have one thing in common: they make life difficult for the people who have them.

Designing inclusivity into wearable technology

Michaela Leung — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:00 GMT

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, wearable devices have become ever-present tools in our daily lives. From fitness trackers to smartwatches, these gadgets have become digital companions, providing us with real-time information and enhanced connectivity.

Five Digital Accessibility Mistakes You Might Not Have Thought About

Nick Awad — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:45:00 GMT

Most designers are familiar with addressing common accessibility issues, such as missing alt text for images or insufficient color contrast. Digital accessibility ensures that digital products cater to users of all abilities. However, beyond these well-known issues, there are subtle pitfalls that can hinder accessibility, leading users to feel frustrated or even alienated.

Accessibility of E-book Formats

Kami Funk — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT

E-books are extremely popular, with three in ten Americans using e-books and many more using both printed and e-books for their reading. There is no doubt that e-books are available on many devices and apps, and they come in a variety of formats - but how accessible are they?

Maximizing the Internship Experience for Students with Disabilities

John Loeppky — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:30:00 GMT

Inclusive programs focusing on professional and social development can maximize the internship experience for students with disabilities. Several key components can enhance the effectiveness of such programs, including setting clear expectations and goals for the interns, developing and managing a work plan, creating opportunities for networking and social interactions, and ensuring that the workplace is accessible.

How to Develop Accessible Websites for Older Adults

Nathaniel Brose — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Websites designed for a diverse consumer audience may cater to several target age groups or demographics. Businesses that desire to attract a wide range of consumers may find that older adults are part of their intended audience. When a target demographic includes older individuals, universal design and accessible design standards can provide equal access to content through adaptive tools or modified settings.

Navigating Accessibility Challenges in Different Environments

John Loeppky — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:30:00 GMT

The transition from high school to college to the workforce can present unique accessibility challenges for individuals with disabilities. As they move through each phase of life, they may encounter changes in their environment, support systems, and expectations. Navigating these transitions requires careful consideration of their evolving needs and the resources available to support them.