Understanding SC 2.5.7 Dragging Movement
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Understanding WCAG SC 2.5.7 Dragging Movements

All functionality that uses a dragging movement for operation can be achieved by a single pointer without dragging, unless dragging is essential or the functionality is determined by the user agent and not modified by the author. Note: This requirement applies to web content that interprets pointer actions (i.e. this does not apply to actions…

Understanding SC 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)
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Understanding WCAG SC 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)

When a user interface component receives keyboard focus, the component is not entirely hidden due to author-created content. Note: Where content in a configurable interface can be repositioned by the user, then only the initial positions of user-movable content is considered for testing and conformance of this Success Criterion. Note: Content opened by the user…

Does the HTML hr (horizontal Rule) Benefit Screen Reader Users?

Does the HTML hr (horizontal Rule) Benefit Screen Reader Users?

A conversation with a fellow accessibility subject matter expert led me to contemplate this topic. While working on the design aspects of DigitalA11Y, I encountered the separator block in the Gutenberg editor which utilizes an <hr> tag. For screen reader users, this tag is being read as a separator. The discussion revolved around whether the…

Cost of Implementing Digital Accessibility at the Enterprise Level

How Much Should You Budget for Web Accessibility?

Achieving compliance with web accessibility standards, such as the WCAG guidelines, is now a business imperative that organizations can no longer overlook. For any enterprise managing digital assets, the cost of accessibility needs to be factored into strategic planning, alongside knowledge, resources, and policy. The key question many businesses are grappling with is: how much…

WAI-ARIA: Role-Superscript

One or more superscripted characters. Description One or more superscripted characters. The superscript role is intended to be used only to mark up typographical conventions that have specific meanings; not for typographical presentation for presentation’s sake. In general, authors SHOULD use this role only if the absence of the superscript would change the meaning of the content. Characteristics Superclass…

WAI-ARIA: Role=Subscript

One or more subscripted characters. Description One or more subscripted characters. The subscript role is intended to be used only to mark up typographical conventions that have specific meanings; not for typographical presentation for presentation’s sake. In general, authors SHOULD use this role only if the absence of the subscript would change the meaning of the content. Characteristics Superclass…