Accessibility

We’ve all seen that color combo somewhere that made us go “ugh, who thought that was a good idea?”, and this can be especially troubling if we allow users to choose their own colors, because they can sabotage themselves. …

The Accessibility Dilemma Success criteria for web accessibility under WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) could be overwhelming if seen only from the textbook perspective. In my experience developers and managers have almost unanimous discomfort reactions to Web Accessibility projects. Such as: do we have to read “all that”, it’s just “so boring”…

Accessibility in user experience (UX) design refers to the practice of creating digital products and services that can be easily used by as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. …

We often liken accessibility to the design of products while neglecting the other aspects that make up the user experience of a product. Words make products either complex or easy and as such, we must infuse accessibility into our writing for user experiences if we want to include all users…

Accessibility testing is the process of testing whether a software application or website is accessible to people with disabilities. This includes making sure that the user interface (UI), as well as the content, are accessible. …

A compendium of 10 tips for sharing accessibility awareness in data visualizations. — More than once you have seen graphs on apps, for example, the graphs of your steps in the Health App from your iPhone or your Google Fit App on your Android device. At least if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to become fit, you know what I’m talking…

Do you understand credit? Listen to what this AI has to say about credit and understand it’s power. “Credit is a vital financial tool that allows individuals and businesses to borrow money and make large purchases they otherwise couldn’t afford. …

Missoula Public Library hosts adaptive cooking demonstrations — Missoula Public Library has an exciting new program concept, adaptive cooking demonstrations. The demos are facilitated by MonTECH, Montana’s statewide Assistive Technology (AT) program, which works to ensure all Montanans with disabilities have access to the equipment and devices they need to support their independence. Missoula chef Wisam Raheem and…