Quick Tip: Reserve underline for links The use of underline to indicate linked text is a convention that stretches back to the birth of the web. As a result, the use of underline for emphasis in web-based documents may be confusing to some users. Bold or italics are better for… Continue Reading Accessibility Tip – March 2022
Quick Tip: Complex fonts Simple text is much easier to recognize and read than complex fonts (such as cursive or script fonts). Use complex fonts sparingly and do not use them for long sections of text. [JEBS’s note: People with disabilities who use Assistive Technology (AT) will frequently use customized… Continue Reading Accessibility Tip – February 2022
Quick Tip: ARIA Overuse ARIA should only be used where native HTML falls short. If it can be built without ARIA, it should be. Using ARIA only when it’s needed is the best way to keep a site easily maintainable and optimally accessible. The monthly Web Accessibility Tip comes from… Continue Reading Accessibility Tip – January 2022