“Normal people and disabled people.” I still hear this distinction from friends and acquaintances, and while I know they don’t mean any harm, the impact of these words can be profound. Using terms like “normal people” implies that those with disabilities are somehow abnormal, which isn’t true and can be deeply hurtful. This reflects a…
When I was revamping DigitalA11Y, we ensured the website was accessible in many ways. But there was one thing that stood out as missing: Accessible fonts. Through my research, I realized that not all fonts are designed with web accessibility in mind. Now, we all understand the importance of accessibility, so I looked into the…
There’s no one correct way to write an accessibility statement unless required by law. However, two essential sections should be included in every statement. Since accessibility statements can have legal implications, and your organization’s policies and current accessibility status may affect the content, it’s advisable to consult with your attorney on the wording. In this…
Isn’t it annoying when you beautifully format your article, and when you copy-paste it to a LinkedIn post, it looks like a mess? To be honest, even I wouldn’t read a long article if it’s difficult to scan. It’s hard to engage with content that’s challenging to navigate, and most people would leave without reading…
The hot topic across accessibility industry and digital businesses across the world is the European Accessibility act (EAA). In this post we are going to discuss what EAA is all about; what it means to your businesses and how to meet the compliance. What is European Accessibility ACT? The European Accessibility Act, here after referred…
Cognitive accessibility (COGA) is a critical aspect of digital inclusion often overlooked focuses on making digital content and experiences understandable and usable for people with cognitive disabilities. But cognitive impairments are among the least understood disabilities, with most literature focusing on clinical aspects, not digital accessibility. The variety of cognitive disabilities compounds the challenge. Unlike…
