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 […]
Continue reading Understanding SC 2.5.1 Pointer GesturesUnderstanding 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 […]
Continue reading Understanding SC 2.1.4 Character Key ShortcutsAccessible Datepickers Roundup
Accessible date pickers or accessible calendar widgets as they are commonly referred to, are one of the most discussed topics between developers, designers and accessibility professional. It is not hard to make a calendar widget accessible but still we find inaccessible date pickers in the wild that are not usable by any assistive technology. We […]
Continue reading Accessible Datepickers RoundupUnderstanding SC 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
Success Criterion 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast (Level AA): The visual presentation of the following have a contrast ratio of at least 3:1 against adjacent color(s): User Interface Components Visual information required to identify user interface components and states, except for inactive components or where the appearance of the component is determined by the user agent and […]
Continue reading Understanding SC 1.4.11 Non-text ContrastHelloA11y Celebrates GAAD 2020
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is always special, but GAAD 2020 is more significant as this is truly global and virtual, all because of the pandemic Covid 2019! We from HelloA11Yare more excited to announce GAAD 2020 as a virtual event! We do have interesting topics on accessibility and renowned speakers to make the event […]
Continue reading HelloA11y Celebrates GAAD 2020Understanding SC 1.4.13: Content on Hover or Focus
Success Criterion 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus (Level AA): Where receiving and then removing pointer hover or keyboard focus triggers additional content to become visible and then hidden, the following are true: Dismissible A mechanism is available to dismiss the additional content without moving pointer hover or keyboard focus, unless the additional content communicates […]
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