Addressing Timeout Modals: Navigating the Nuances for Inclusive Web Design

Addressing Timeout Modals: Navigating the Nuances for Inclusive Web Design

If there is one component that most web portals often overlook, it would be the timeout feature in web applications. As disabled users, we require ample time to discover, navigate, and explore before taking action. Unfortunately, designers, developers, and product managers often fail to consider this aspect and build something primarily for able-bodied users, assuming…

The Alt Text War! SEO VS Accessibility

The Alt Text War! SEO VS Accessibility

There is always a cold war between different compartments of digital world and accessibility. One such cold war scenario has come to us as a question this time. Here is that interesting question from Stefania: We have public website with stock photos of people looking at their computer screens and similar. I was wondering if…

Shift Left Accessibility in Design, Development and Testing

Shift Left Accessibility in Design, Development and Testing

You need to make sure your digital products and services meets level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1) as a minimum. If the websites and apps do not meet WCAG 2.1 AA, you may be breaking the laws such as: You’ll also need to: The best way to meet accessibility requirements…

The H1 Conundrum: Understanding the Challenges of Heading Level One

The H1 Conundrum: Understanding the Challenges of Heading Level One

Today’s question was sent to us by Tobi. Going forward, we will be answering questions from our users in the form of blog posts. Please send your questions using the form on the “Ask a Question” page. Here is an interesting question voiced by many of us whether to assign h1 tag to the logo…

How To Conduct A Web Accessibility Audit?

How To Conduct A Web Accessibility Audit?

What is an Accessibility Audit?  An accessibility audit is a comprehensive evaluation process used to assess the digital accessibility of a website, web app, mobile app, or any other digital content. During this audit, the digital content is reviewed against the WCAG 2.2 guidelines, which provide standards for making digital content accessible to people with…

External links: In or Out

External links: In or Out

Large part of today’s web is currently built on modern content management systems that enable developers, designers, and content authors to decide the functionality of the components at global and at the page level. All the content creation is done in WYSWYG editors.  It is the designers and the content author’s responsibility to ensure which…