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12 Days of Digital Accessibility

Dec 19, 2024
As the famous holiday song goes, there are “12 Days of Christmas.” With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to introduce “The 12 Days of Accessibility.” In ...

Web Accessibility, User Experience

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Accessibility Is Not Optional: Lessons from Booking Airline Tickets

Dec 17, 2024
The holiday travel season is upon us, and everyone is finalizing those last-minute plans. One integral part of holiday travel booking is purchasing airline tickets. As a blind ...

Web Accessibility, mobile accessibility, travel, hospitality

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Why Accessibility Widgets Fall Short: A Screen Reader User’s Perspective

Dec 13, 2024
As accessibility continues to be brought to the forefront of the digital world, website owners and designers are constantly looking for ways to bring their sites into compliance ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, Webinars

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Navigating Mobile Accessibility: A Restaurant Reservation Story

Dec 12, 2024
My family has a yearly tradition of going out for Italian food the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. This time, we wanted to try a new and seemingly popular restaurant that ...

User Experience, Mobile, Restaurants

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Preparing for 2025: Why Web Accessibility Can't Wait

Dec 11, 2024
As 2025 approaches, digital accessibility is becoming an urgent priority for organizations worldwide. It ensures that platforms are inclusive, usable, and welcoming for all ...

Web Accessibility, ada, User Experience, Title II, European Accessibility Act

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Mobile Accessibility Challenges With a Screen Reader

Dec 2, 2024
Online shopping has made life so much easier—offering convenience, variety, and the chance to discover the correct item, all from the comfort of home. However, for shoppers with ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, User Experience

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A Blind Shopper's Guide to Accessibility for Independent Businesses

Nov 25, 2024
The Saturday after Thanksgiving is "Small Business Saturday." Shoppers are encouraged to patronize local and independent businesses after the Black Friday shopping rush, which is ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, User Experience

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Navigating Accessibility: A Black Friday Shopping Experience on Mobile

Nov 20, 2024
A favorite local retailer of mine was running some early Black Friday sales at the beginning of November. Needing to replace some holiday decorations that broke last year, I ...

Retail, User Experience, Mobile, Ecommerce

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Black Friday Accessibility: Tips for E-commerce Websites

Nov 15, 2024
It may seem hard to believe, but Black Friday is fast approaching. Businesses are already racing to optimize their websites for the holiday shopping rush. Unfortunately, if your ...

Web Accessibility, Retail, User Experience

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