WebAIM - Web Accessibility In Mind

June 2026 Newsletter

Features

Screen Reader User Survey #11

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey which collects vital information about screen reader user preferences and behaviors.

Word and PowerPoint Accessibility Evaluation Guide

This guide for reviewing and repairing accessibility issues in Microsoft Office 365 has recently been updated.

Web Accessibility in Mind Conference

Registration is now open for our annual virtual conference to be held September 15-16.

Upcoming WebAIM Events

Resources

Not Every Form Field Needs to Be in a Fieldset

The goal is to use fieldsets where they add meaning and skip them where they don't — which requires understanding what they're for.

Do graphs and charts need to be accessible?

Everything should be accessible. Or should it? Charts and graphs are a great example of where you can make something accessible, but maybe you shouldn't. Bear with me here.

How to create audio descriptions for accessible YouTube videos

If you want your video content to be WCAG AA compliant, all prerecorded videos with audio require an audio description.

Governing Accessible Design Systems in the AI Era

AI and accessibility is usually framed as a tooling problem. It is not. It is a governance problem — the one that defines whether your design system can carry AI at all.

Tooltips that work for everyone

Building accessible tooltips is a minefield — especially when you mix in rich content and screen reader quirks.

You've Made a Start. Then What?

Audits don't sustain accessibility. Roles do. Notes from inside the work.

Designing for people with reading disabilities

Design can overlook reading disabilities, but many people struggle to process written text. This post explains how to design digital content that's easier for everyone to read.

A11y 101 – 3.2.4 Consistent Identification

Components that have the same functionality within a set of web pages must be identified consistently.

Not All Hidden Content Is Equal: How Different Hiding Methods Impact Accessibility

From an accessibility perspective, each hiding method behaves differently; some remove content from assistive technologies entirely, while others keep it available to screen readers.

The Siren Song of ariaNotify()

There's a brand new ariaNotify() method that provides you with a means of programmatically triggering narration in a screen reader.

The Clarity of Social Accessibility

This article, based on a presentation, explores how social accessibility affects daily experiences. It highlights the importance of recognition, the barriers people face in public places, and the influence of disability history.

Quick Tip: Ensure hit targets are generously sized (not just visible)

Accessibility isn't just about what users see—it's about how they interact. Small buttons or links can be difficult for users with motor impairments. Aim for larger clickable areas (around 44×44px minimum), even if the visible element is smaller, by expanding padding or using pseudo-elements to increase the hitbox.