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RGAA vs WCAG
Over the years working as a web accessibility expert, certified in both WCAG and RGAA, I’ve learned that these two standards are like two different languages describing the same idea: inclusion.…
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Headings: the invisible compass of web accessibility
When we think about accessibility, our minds usually jump to colors, alt text, or subtitles. But there’s a hidden hero of accessible content that too often gets forgotten: headings. If you’ve…
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Does your website need an accessibility statement? (Yes!)
An accessibility statement explains a website’s current level of compliance with accessibility standards, outlines planned improvements, and tells users how to get support if they encounter barriers. While legal requirements vary…
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What to expect in WCAG 3.0
Imagine building for the future, not just checking boxes. WCAG 3.0 is being designed to be more human-centered, more flexible, and better aligned with how people with different disabilities actually use…
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Ableism
I recently overheard a conversation between two people with whom I was catching up after last seeing them at my wedding in May. One asked the other, “How is your son Kade [who’s college-aged]…
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Practical guide to testing keyboard accessibility
(Based on WCAG, RGAA, and real user experience) What if I told you that keyboard accessibility – one of the oldest WCAG rules – is still one of the most broken?…
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Hidden risks of relying solely on WCAG in the EU
Can a WCAG-compliant website still face multiple accessibility penalties in the EU? Let’s try to take a closer look at fragmented accessibility enforcement. In theory, achieving WCAG 2.2 AA compliance should…
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When HTML Speaks Clearly
As a developer, I love solving problems. But when I leaned into accessibility, I discovered a new appreciation for the elegance of HTML. All the layers of backend and frontend engineering…
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How people with disabilities interact with the web
When we talk about web accessibility, it’s easy to think in checklists: alt text, color contrast, keyboard focus. But behind those checklists are real people with different ways of seeing, hearing,…
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Practical accessibility guide for small businesses & startups
As a web accessibility specialist, I often hear the same objection from founders and small teams: “It’s easy for large companies to invest in accessibility — they have bigger budgets and…