2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation
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Understanding WCAG SC 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation

Success Criterion 2.5.2 Pointer Cancellation (Level A): For functionality that can be operated using a single pointer, at least one of the following is true: No Down-EventThe down-event of the pointer is not used to execute any part of the function; Abort or UndoCompletion of the function is on the up-event, and a mechanism is available to abort the function before completion or…

Entrepreneurship and Accessibility by Shanisha Collins

Entrepreneurship and Accessibility by Shanisha Collins

Are you an entrepreneur? Have you ever wondered what accessibility means to your business? Have you ever asked ‘Is my business legally bound to be accessible?’ If so, are you still searching for the starting point and sustainable accessibility practices? Then we have the right session for you! HelloA11Y is excited to present its next…

PDF Accessibility Tools & Resources Roundup

PDF Accessibility Tools & Resources Roundup

Apart from web content, PDF documents create significant barriers to accessing information. For a long time, PDF remediation services worldwide have been manually handled by many accessibility vendors. However, the scale of PDF documents being created surpasses the capacity of manual remediation, causing inefficiencies. The industry is innovating to address this challenge by automating aspects…

2.5.1 Pointer Gestures
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Understanding WCAG SC 2.5.1 Pointer Gestures

All functionality that uses multipoint or path-based gestures for operation can be operated with a single pointer without a path-based gesture, unless a multipoint or path-based gesture is essential.This requirement applies to web content that interprets pointer actions (i.e. this does not apply to actions that are required to operate the user agent or assistive…

2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts
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Understanding WCAG SC 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts

Success Criterion 2.1.4 Character Key Shortcuts (Level A): If a keyboard shortcut is implemented in content using only letter (including upper- and lower-case letters), punctuation, number, or symbol characters, then at least one of the following is true: Turn off A mechanism is available to turn the shortcut off; Remap A mechanism is available to…

Accessible Datepickers Roundup
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Accessible Date Pickers Roundup

The most frequently discussed topics among developers, designers, and accessibility professionals relate to the accessibility of calendar widgets. While it is not difficult to make a calendar widget accessible, there are still instances where date pickers are inaccessible and cannot be used by assistive technologies. While it is always possible to provide alternative methods of…