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jaredcunha.com

Writing alt text with AI

LLMs can lower the burden of writing useful alt text for images, with the right prompting.

inclusivedesignprinciples.info

Inclusive design principles

Designing for the needs of people with permanent, temporary, situational, or changing disabilities — all of us really.

a11y-collective.com

When to use Modal vs Dialog components

Implementation patterns, accessibility guidelines, and best practices for creating user-friendly interfaces.

piccalil.li

A guide to creating accessible PDFs

Make PDFs accessible without having to fork out for Adobe Acrobat Pro.

dennisdeacon.com

Baby steps accessibility

Low contrast text represents 79.1% of all errors. Find out how to make a dent on these issues.

equalentry.com

Accessible content for people with limited English proficiency

Unclear language and poor design can turn everyday tasks into stressful barriers, eroding independence and dignity.

sarasoueidan.com

CSS to speech

When and how to use the slash content property syntax in CSS to provide alt text for CSS-generated content, and why it is important.

a11y-collective.com

Accessible writing techniques

If you want your content to reach and engage more people, accessibility should be at the heart of your writing process.

tpgi.com

On dashes, AI, and screen readers

Em dash, en dash, hyphen, minus symbol - what do they have to do with AI and how do screen readers treat them?

knowaboutaccessibility.org

5 fixes to make digital spaces calmer for all users

Digital spaces must also support people whose minds process information differently.

b.43z.one

A small change to improve browsers for keyboard navigation

Too bad most websites nowadays don't use links for navigation and actions. Here's a fix.

craigabbott.co.uk

“Best practice” is just your opinion

Because it's not badged as a failure, it kind of implies it's just "nice-to-have".

getstark.co

Understanding where WCAG stops and where EAA starts

When it comes to the digital space, many assume that meeting WCAG 2.1 AA—or even AAA—means they’re covered. They’re not.

bit.ly

BrowserStack's Figma plugin for accessible design handoffSponsored

Scan as you design, catch contrast and sizing issues, set focus order, add ARIA, then export clean specs and code for a smoother handoff.

blog.glyph.im

The best line length

What’s a good maximum line length for your coding standard?

buttondown.com

How to make accessibility “stick”

Every accessibility leader’s nightmare is to find inaccessible UX by way of litigation after the inaccessible product is already live.

a11y-collective.com

ADA video compliance checklist

A checklist to ensure accessibility and avoid legal risks. Get practical steps that work.

a11y-collective.com

Implementing accessible SVG elements

Techniques for ARIA roles, testing, and creating inclusive graphics that work for everyone.

adhdexperience.com

Experience ADHD

Get a small taste of the ups and downs of ADHD, including hyperactvity, impulsivity, and time blindness.

smashingmagazine.com

Can good UX protect older users from scams?

Good UX can serve as a frontline defense, particularly for non-tech-savvy older users navigating today’s digital world.