Quick Tip: Don’t lock orientation Interfaces should be flexible and adapt to the user’s device and technology. Apps can be programmed so they must be viewed in either landscape or portrait orientation. This can pose significant difficulties for users that cannot physically manipulate the orientation of their device. WCAG 2.1… Continue Reading Web Accessibility Tip for June 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