Don’t use red on dark backgrounds. Don’t use red on dark backgrounds. Don’t use red on dark backgrounds. ESPECIALLY don’t use thin red on dark backgrounds. This is a section of a website where I buy archery equipment. Archery is…
Types of Accessibility Headache
Accessibility professionals know all too well the types of headaches this image points out: Schedule — Rushed timelines make it impossible to build accessibility from the start. Training — Teams struggle to implement, validate, and maintain accessibility without proper education.…
Accessibility Meme: Inclusive Form Design on Active Submit Button and In-field Validation
Inclusive form design isn’t a luxury, it’s a civil right. Most registration processes are forms based. Without accessible forms, people who use assistive technology can’t get through the door. When we talk about submit buttons, the choice to make them…
Accessibility Triumph Thursday: “Click to Cancel” Rule by FTC
It is rare to find an accessible service cancellation or unsubscribe page. That unfortunate state of affairs makes it that much harder for people with disabilities to stop receiving ads or paying for ongoing services. The new ‘Click to Cancel’…
Accessibility Fail Friday on Health Insurance
This #AccessibilityFailFriday post is about one of every American’s least favorite topics: health insurance The image attached to this post is one I received from my insurer ahead of an appointment. It offers me guidance on how to calculate what…
Looking for a Job When You Have a Disability is Ridiculously Exhausting
Recently, I applied for a job. It was for a non-profit that specialized in providing job services for people with disabilities. So it makes sense that everything having to do with disability inclusion would be perfect, right? Yeah, about that.…
Is “Blind Barbie” really inclusive?
“Blind Barbie” is all the rage recently. Barbie has become increasingly inclusive over the past decade, including Barbies with different skin tones, hearing aids, vitiligo, alopecia, a wheelchair-using Barbie, a Skipper with a prosthetic leg, the facial characteristics associated with…
Why Litigation is Essential for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
This article is NOT legal advice. If you find yourself in a situation where you are either considering filing or possibly defending accessibility litigation in the US, you need to consult a US lawyer who specializes in accessibility cases. The…
Project 2025’s threat to Disability Rights
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is turning 34 this week. But it could be eviscerated if Project 2025 is implemented. The Heritage Foundation has spearheaded Project 2025. It aims to reshape various aspects of the U.S. federal government through…
All Accessibility is Political: Understanding the Intersection of Accessibility, Disability, and Politics
You can’t talk about accessibility without talking about disability because accessibility is inherently tied to the experiences and needs of people with disabilities. When we explore accessibility for people with disabilities, we are talking about physical access to buildings as…