April 2025 Newsletter
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Disclosures and Accordions
Techniques for ensuring the accessibility of expanding and collapsing widgets.
Upcoming WebAIM Events
- Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use - June 12
- Virtual Web Accessibility Training - June 18-19
- Document Accessibility Course - May cohort is now open for registrations.
Resources
What's the Difference Between WCAG, the EAA, and EN 301 549?
When it comes to digital accessibility, the terms "standards" and "laws" often get mixed up. But understanding the difference is crucial. Some frameworks guide organizations on how to make their digital content accessible, while others legally require them to do so.
Inclusive Dark Mode: Designing Accessible Dark Themes For All Users
Dark mode isn't just a trendy aesthetic. It's a gateway to more inclusive digital experiences, but only if designed thoughtfully.
Automated accessibility testing: strengths and limits
There's a lot of confusion with automated accessibility testing. Here's a clear, practical discussion on how automated and manual testing complement each other.
What It Means to Shift Left on Accessibility and How to Do It Right
Shifting left on accessibility means building inclusivity into every phase of a project—from strategy to QA—saving time, reducing risk, and creating better user experiences.
Practical Tips for Mobile App Accessibility Implementation
Make your mobile apps accessible! Get practical advice, innovative solutions, and success paths. Improve your development skills to build apps for everyone.
Beware of Vibe Accessibility
Vibe Coding is here and it's amazing. It started a new era where it seems that make your own software is now often a better choice compared to buying it. But – please beware.
FTC Approves Final Order Requiring accessiBe to pay $1 Million
The order prohibits accessiBe from making misleading claims and requires the company to pay $1 million.
What Disabled People Have to Give Up in the Name of Accessibility
As a blind person, I feel I should still have the right to keep my personal life private, but this is harder than you would think.
A Note About WCAG Conformance Levels
People in their early stages of their accessibility journey are often confused about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Conformance levels and what the expectations are to meet them.
WebAIM Million results show that shopping sites have worst accessibility
Shopping came last, with 71.2 errors on average which translates to 39.8% worse state of accessibility if we compare it to the average home page.
Quick Tip: Breadcrumbs
Website breadcrumbs are a navigational aid that shows users their location within a site's hierarchy, typically displayed as a horizontal trail of links (e.g., Home > Category > Subcategory > Page). They help users easily backtrack to previous sections of the website. Breadcrumbs are optimally positioned within the <main> element and either before or after the <h1> of a site (after helps users that navigate directly to the first-level heading orient). Breadcrumbs can be placed within a <nav> element and the individual items can be marked up as list items, but the additional information read by screen readers may not be necessary.
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