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Not just WCAG: how web accessibility really works in Europe
When I first prepared for WCAG certification and later specialised in RGAA for projects in France, I thought these two standards would be enough to cover accessibility work both locally and internationally. But the European landscape is more complex. Beyond WCAG as the technical foundation, there’s EN 301 549, which makes accessibility legally enforceable across the EU.…
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Website Accessibility – A Simple Guide for Entrepreneurs
As of June 28, 2025, the accessibility act for websites has come into effect. Are you an entrepreneur building your own website without professional help and want to get started? Here I will share some easy steps and tips I’ve learned along the way to help you make your site more accessible. Why is accessibility…
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Deep dive: key structural differences between WCAG and RGAA
As a certified RGAA accessibility specialist with over 7 years in web development, I’ve often noticed how even experienced teams underestimate the structural obligations defined by RGAA, especially compared to the broader WCAG guidelines. This article explores how the two standards differ when it comes to page titles, navigation, button semantics and required HTML5 elements.…
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Understanding Universal Design: A Core Element of the CPACC Exam
According to the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), 40% of the CPACC exam covers “Accessibility and Universal Design.” But what exactly is universal design? And why is it so important? Let’s explore the concept, its origins, and the principles that guide it. A Brief History of Universal Design The term universal design was first…
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Writing accessible texts
Most webpages contain a significant amount of textual content. Beyond the visible text, there is often content that should be accompanied by text alternatives, such as descriptions for images or transcripts for video or audio. In this post, we’re not focusing on the technical implementation of accessible text, like how to ensure text alternatives are…
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Bridging accessibility and eco-design
Today, working in the digital field means more than just designing beautiful or functional websites. It means taking responsibility for what we put online – for people and for the planet. Two key approaches are at the heart of this responsibility: web accessibility and eco-design. While they’re often treated as separate topics, I’ve come to…
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The French path to digital accessibility: from law 2005 to the EAA
When we talk about digital accessibility in Europe, we often refer to the WCAG or the new European Accessibility Act (EAA). But to really understand how accessibility is implemented on the ground, it’s important to look at how each country has translated these principles into practice. Let’s take France for an example – a country…
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Common mistake: Too much content in clickable cards
Clickable cards are a familiar design pattern on many websites. They are often used for things like news articles, product listings, or blog post previews. A typical card might include a heading, an image, a category label, and a short description. From a user experience perspective, it’s helpful if the entire card is clickable, and…
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Accessibility – 4 Fixes That Make a Difference
Accessibility can seem like a big topic when you’re new to web development but it’s actually full of approachable and practical steps. Even small improvements can make a site significantly more usable for a wider range of people. Here are four simple but important accessibility lessons that came from working on a real-life WordPress site…
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Requirements expand to private sector: EU accessibility legislation update
My co-blogger Don Torrez’ post, Virginia’s New IT Accessibility Law: What You Need to Know, inspired me to share the progress of accessibility legislation here in Sweden and throughout Europe. June 28 of 2025 brings an important change to European accessibility legislation as the European Accessibility Act (EAA) officially comes into force across all member…