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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…
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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…
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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…
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WCAG vs RGAA: why understanding the difference matters more than ever
If you work in accessibility in France, you’ve probably come across RGAA. And if you’re collaborating internationally, you’re almost certainly using WCAG. But what’s the actual difference — and why does…
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Common mistake: Not supporting dark mode
Whether websites are legally required to respect the user’s dark mode preference is not entirely clear-cut. Neither WCAG, the ADA, nor EN 301 549 explicitly mention dark mode. However, the Swedish…
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Common mistake: Communicating UI updates only to sighted users
UI updates are typically obvious to sighted users, who can immediately perceive changes on the screen through visual cues. However, screen reader users rely entirely on programmatic announcements, and without intentional…
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Virginia’s New IT Accessibility Law: What You Need to Know
In March 2025, Virginia’s legislature passed a groundbreaking update to the Information Technology Access Act (ITAA), reshaping accessibility requirements for digital communication across public institutions. The law (HB2541) applies to Virginia…
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GAAD – Global Accessibility Awareness Day
The third Thursday of May marks the annual GAAD – Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of accessibility and inclusion. May 15 2025 is the 14th GAAD to…
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Getting started with web accessibility (without feeling overwhelmed)
Web accessibility can feel intimidating for beginners. It’s easy to feel unqualified to even talk about them. But here’s the truth: most professionals I’ve met started without any formal certifications. The…
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Common mistake: Not performing manual checks and relying on only automated tools
“Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.” — Christian Lous Lange As accessibility professionals, we have an arsenal of tools and checkers to help us automate the WCAG, or…