Quick Tip: Check input labeling by clicking When a form input is properly labeled with nearby text using the <label> element, clicking the label text will set focus to or activate the associated input. This provides an easy way to test forms for accessible labels – simply click the label… Continue Reading Web Accessibility Tip for May 2019
Quick Tip: Are “Skip” Links Still Necessary? “Skip to main content” or “skip navigation” links provide a mechanism for keyboard users to jump over repetitive navigation directly to the main content of a page. Headings, ARIA landmarks, HTML5 structural elements (particularly <main>), etc., also provide elements which users can navigate… Continue Reading Web Accessibility Tip for April 2019
From the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT): The Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) The year 2018 closed with the passage of the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (21C-IDEA) in December, which promises to make federal websites more accessible, user friendly, and secure. This new law requires federal agencies to modernize… Continue Reading New law promises to make federal websites more accessible