March 2025 Newsletter
Feature
The WebAIM Million 2025 Report
This year's accessibility analysis of the top 1,000,000 home pages found fewer errors per page and slight improvements with WCAG failures, though pages became notably larger and more complex.
Upcoming WebAIM Events
- Document Accessibility Course - April cohort is now open for registrations.
- Virtual Web Accessibility Training - April 8-9
Resources
AI is the future of accessibility
Failing to innovate is one thing. But actively discouraging others to innovate is even worse.
Designers, your excuse is gone. Stunning, animated and accessible. Yes, you can!
The new GitHub signup experience is proof: Accessibility and stunning animated design can go hand in hand.
Is React Accessible? That's the Wrong Question
The more relevant questions are: Does React make building accessible apps easier or harder? Is the average React site or application accessible? And if not, why?
aria-label is a letdown
One in three aria-label implementations have likely issues.
Polite is Often Better Than Being Alerted
In the vast majority of cases, when something on the page changes that screen reader users need to know about and where focus change is not necessary, "polite" or perhaps "assertive" are completely adequate.
Digital Accessibility Legal Update
YouTube video of Lainey Feingold's latest legal update.
CART is dead. Long live ASR.
After four years of attending meetings and events with both CART and ASR, I'm convinced that AI has surpassed human captioning abilities.
Understanding the European Accessibility Act (EAA)
We'd like to share our understanding of the EAA as it applies to digital products and services.
Implementing aria-describedby for Web Accessibility
Unlock the full potential of aria-describedby. Learn advanced techniques, avoid pitfalls, and master accessibility implementation for your web projects.
Usability testing with disabled users is a good investment
Usability testing with disabled users will highlight accessibility barriers missed in typical accessibility audits.
When to Use Lists for Better Accessibility
When creating HTML content, using lists appropriately is crucial for accessibility, especially for screen reader users. Here’s a breakdown of when to use different types of lists and why.
Quick Tip: High Color Contrast
While high color contrast is generally good for readability, too much contrast—such as stark black text on a pure white background—can cause visual fatigue or discomfort, especially for people with sensory sensitivities, migraines, or certain cognitive conditions. To ensure accessibility for a broader audience, it's often better to use slightly softened contrasts, like dark gray text on an off-white background. This still maintains legibility while reducing glare and eye strain. Always test your color choices across different devices and lighting conditions, and consider offering a "reduced contrast" or dark mode option when possible.
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