Websites and Seizures: Developing for Accessibility
Most web content is harmless to those with epilepsy and/or photosensitive seizure disorders. However, because of the potentially serious nature of seizures, developers need to be aware of the possible dangers of using flashing or flickering graphics and animations. Read More »
Improving User Experience Through Good Usability Design
This year’s World Usability Day (WUD) theme is “design for good or evil”. At its worst, bad design prevents users from doing the things they want to do on websites. However, at its best, good design can provide everyone with a positive user experience. Read More »
When Movement Matters: Developing for People with Limited Fine Motor Skills
Mouse-dependent websites, forms, and software products can be very exhausting for users who live with motor skill-related disabilities. When designing for website accessibility, it’s important to limit the need for the user to be reliant upon using their mouse. Read More »
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Overview
Known gaps have existed in WCAG 2.0 that needed to be addressed due to the evolving needs of digital accessibility. In June of 2018, WCAG 2.1 became the official recommendation of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Read More »
The Cognitive Side of Cerebral Palsy: Web Design Considerations
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of neurological disorders. Cerebral means having to do with the brain and palsy means weakness or problems with using muscles. While symptoms of CP can vary greatly from person to person, the definition indicates that people who have CP will all have problems with movement, balance, and posture.… Read More »
