Imagine trying to complete essential tasks online—like booking a doctor’s appointment, applying for a job, or accessing government services—only to find that the website is difficult to navigate, the text is unreadable, or key functions don’t work with assistive technology. For millions of people with disabilities, this is a daily reality. Digital accessibility ensures that…
A New Milestone in Digital Accessibility We are thrilled to announce that DigitalA11Y has been empaneled as accessibility auditors in digital and web accessibility with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice. This is an exciting moment for us, as we have been working tirelessly on digital accessibility projects…
Understanding the Digital Accessibility Landscape in India According to the 2011 Census (yes, it was conducted that long ago), about 26.8 million people, or 2.21% of the Indian population, are estimated to be disabled. These disabilities range from mental illnesses to physical, intellectual, and sensory impairments. Despite such a significant portion of the population requiring…
“Normal people and disabled people.” I still hear this distinction from friends and acquaintances, and while I know they don’t mean any harm, the impact of these words can be profound. Using terms like “normal people” implies that those with disabilities are somehow abnormal, which isn’t true and can be deeply hurtful. This reflects a…
When I was revamping DigitalA11Y, we ensured the website was accessible in many ways. But there was one thing that stood out as missing: Accessible fonts. Through my research, I realized that not all fonts are designed with web accessibility in mind. Now, we all understand the importance of accessibility, so I looked into the…
Isn’t it annoying when you beautifully format your article, and when you copy-paste it to a LinkedIn post, it looks like a mess? To be honest, even I wouldn’t read a long article if it’s difficult to scan. It’s hard to engage with content that’s challenging to navigate, and most people would leave without reading…
