If you are a web developer has a hobgoblin been whispering in your ear, trying to lead you astray. Don’t listen to them, learn how to appropriately use aria role=”presentation” safely.
Digital Accessibility TechnicalRole=”presentation” Hobgoblins
Digital Accessibility Technicalaria-hidden=”true” Zombies, They won’t eat your brain but they may ruin your DOM.
aria-hidden is a perilous property! Incorrect use will create zombies which slowly steal your accessible code and make your assistive tech users scream. Learn how to kill the aria-hidden zombies before they kill you or your website.
Digital Accessibility Miscellaneous TechnicalI’m Dreaming of an Accessible Christmas
The content humorously warns about bad singing and emphasizes making websites accessible for users with disabilities. It discusses the importance of clear button purposes, effective keyboard shortcuts, proper language coding, and functional skip links. It encourages website audits to ensure accessibility principles align with user needs, especially during the holiday season.
Digital Accessibility Miscellaneous Non-TechnicalOh Accessibility Tree
An Accessibility Carol with informative accessibility information. Based on the Christmas Carol “Oh Christmas Tree”
Digital Accessibility Non-Technical Roller-skatingHow Digital Accessibility is Like Roller-Skating (Part 4: Maintenance)
So you have gotten your accessibility program moving and you are avoiding roadblocks. The next step is to make sure you are performing correct maintenance to keep it working for you.
Digital Accessibility Non-Technical Roller-skatingHow Digital Accessibility is Like Roller-Skating (Part 3: Roadblocks and manoeuvring)
Whether you are skating or establishing your accessibility program, you need to know how to prevent and manoeuvre around roadblocks.
Digital Accessibility Non-Technical Roller-skatingHow Digital Accessibility is Like Roller-Skating (Part 2: Starting and Staying on a Roll)
Digital accessibility can feel hard when people first start on their journey, just like roller-skating. Once you understand the components of your program how to you get on a roll and keep up the momentum?
Digital Accessibility Non-Technical Roller-skatingHow Digital Accessibility is Like Roller-Skating (Part 1, The Components)
Digital accessibility can feel hard when people first start on their journey, it can take you on odd turns and sometimes you are going to stumble or even need to go backwards to learn how to go forward with confidence. Don’t you wish someone would explain the basics of digital accessibility in an easy-to-understand way? Well put on those skates and lets learn through analogy of skate culture.
TechnicalWhy HTML Hates Costume Parties
Just as there are a bunch of rules in life “A baby does not come with an instruction manual”, “the only constants in life are death and taxes”, “never play leapfrog with a unicorn” (just think about the indemnity insurance!) There are also a few critical rules for digital accessibility. One of these is that HTML hates costume parties.
Digital Accessibility Non-TechnicalFree or Low Cost Accessibility Tools to Support Digital Accessibility
In this blog I would like to share information on free or low costs tools which can support teams with their digital accessibility.