Translating Accessibility
Doug Abrams explains what information on a web page should and should not be translated to keep it accessible.
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The latest in accessibility law, strategy, program management, and news, as well as upcoming events, and articles on web development issues, techniques, design patterns, auditing, WCAG, and resources of a technical nature.
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Are Your Self-Service Kiosk Devices and Websites EAA-Compliant?
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is now enforceable, bringing clear expectations for any organization offering digital services or devices within the European Union (EU). Teams that manage websites, mobile apps,…
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The State of Accessibility – Episode 10
June 2025 — AI’s Disruption on Design Video not playing? Watch it on YouTube. Read the transcript. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Podbean. Artificial Intelligence is transforming how…
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Inside GAAD 2025: Lessons Learned and Strategies to Move Accessibility Forward
Last week, we honored Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) by highlighting the people, tools, and strategies that are shaping a more inclusive digital world. While GAAD is observed globally each…
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4 Tips to Make Food and Hospitality Kiosks Accessible for Everyone
Self-service kiosks are now a staple in many restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues — from quick-serve food ordering stations to grab-and-go kiosks in hotel lobbies. While these technologies improve efficiency,…
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Everything’s More Complicated in Groups: Required Groups
Alicia Evans navigates through the challenges and solutions of identifying to users when groups of related fields are required.
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JAWS Inspect Update: May 2025
JAWS Inspect just got faster, leaner, and even more aligned with the latest assistive technology. The May 2025 update introduces key performance improvements through the JAWS Inspect Browser Extension and…
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CSUN Recap – Testing Mobile Apps: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices – Part 2 (Android)
Testing mobile apps can be difficult, so here are some techniques and tools that will make it easier. Part 2 of a 2-part series looks at Android apps.
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The EAA Is Coming: 5 Steps to Prepare Your Self-Service Terminals
The clock is ticking: Starting June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) will require that all new self-service kiosks in the EU meet strict accessibility standards. If you’re still…
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What Is a Self-Service Kiosk Device?
If you’ve been to an airport, a fast-food restaurant, or even a hospital recently, chances are you’ve interacted with a self-service kiosk. These digital stations have become a staple in…
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Celebrating with The Perfect Toast
In which Lloydi tries to come up with an approach to toasts (and not-toasts) to satisfy various annoyances and WCAG failures with this notification pattern.
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The State of Accessibility – Episode 9
GAAD with Isabel Holdsworth | May 2025 Video not playing? Watch it on YouTube. Read the transcript. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Podbean. In honor of Global Accessibility…
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Understand the JAWS Screen Reader Experience — Without the Guesswork
Many development teams strive to make their websites and applications accessible but struggle to understand what screen reader users actually experience. Manual testing with screen readers like JAWS can be…
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Reflections on the IAAP EU Accessibility 2025 Hybrid Event
Kicking off the event at Masaryk University, Brno. Earlier this month (April 10–11), I had the opportunity to attend the IAAP EU Accessibility 2025 Hybrid Event, hosted by Masaryk University…
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Event handling in JAWS and NVDA
Complications can arise with JavaScript event handling in screen readers, because the virtual cursor intercepts or modifies page events.
