WCAG 2.0 states that conformance cannot be claimed if the methods and technologies used are not accessibility supported. In other words, the result must be some level of actual accessibility, not merely technical conformance. This is a wonderful requirement for accessibility, but as currently applied to WCAG documentation and process, this causes issues. Definitions WCAG […]
We’re thrilled to reveal an entirely new WebAIM website. The new site, which is the result of much effort, has an updated branding and design and nearly all of the WebAIM content has been updated. This is the most significant site update since WebAIM began in 1999. If you have recommendations or feedback on the […]
“When you incent, people optimize for reward. When you inspire, people optimize for purpose.” – Michael Norton This quote, tweeted by Joseph O’Connor a couple weeks ago, caused me to consider the things that best motivate people to implement accessibility. We at WebAIM spend at least as much time motivating for change as we do […]
Translation A translation of this post is available at http://financesonline.com/WebAIM_10Tips.html courtesy of FinancesOnline. Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). To celebrate and to help promote accessibility, here are 10 simple accessibility tips that most anyone can implement today into their web site’s HTML and CSS to make it more accessible. 1. Add Alternative Text […]
Results of WebAIM’s recent survey for those with low vision are now available at http://webaim.org/projects/lowvisionsurvey/. A few highlights are found below. The results of our motor disabilities survey will be available soon. This data underscores that users with low vision are very diverse. The range of vision loss varies greatly, as do the assistive technologies […]
