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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?…