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Is input type=”date” ready for use in accessible websites?
Media Type: BlogpostsOne of the 'new' HTML5 elements - input type="date" - was intended to simplify the collection of dates on websites, and to reduce user errors whilst doing so. So is…
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Boomers are the largest generation in history – so how do you make sure they can use your website?
Media Type: VideosOur population is ageing. Boomers are the largest generation in history. They also have significant buying power. So how should you ensure that they can use your websites and mobile…
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Accessibility myths 2019 – Digital Accessibility Experts Podcast 3
Media Type: PodcastsBack in 2011, I published a blog trying to change some of the things people were misunderstanding about accessibility. In this podcast our team are bringing that up to date…
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What’s new in Accessibility in 2019 – enabling technologies and ATs
Media Type: BlogpostsIn my follow-up blog to 'Inclusive Design goes mainstream in 2019' I'm looking at the multiple layers of technology that are needed to deliver an accessible digital experience to people…
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Accessible accordions part 2 – using <details> and <summary>
Media Type: BlogpostsAfter a comment on my previous blog post about accessible accordion patterns, I decided to do some investigation on the details and summary HTML elements. They could be the best…
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Inclusive design goes mainstream – how could you benefit from it in 2019?
Media Type: BlogpostsHappy New Year! It’s the time of year when people look ahead to what they think is going to be important in their part of the digital world this year.…
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Using Gherkin To Write Accessibility Tests
Media Type: BlogpostsNumerous accessibility automation tools, libraries and APIs are already available (including aXe, Pa11y, Google Accessibility Tools) which can be used to check whether code has been marked up to meet…
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The wider picture of accessibility
Media Type: VideosOver Christmas I've been reflecting on this quote from Yacoob Woozeer in this month's podcast: "Even where people are being taught accessibility, it’s at a component level. They need to…
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The future of accessibility – Digital Accessibility Experts Podcast Episode 2
Media Type: PodcastsWelcome to episode 2 of our Digital Accessibility Experts Podcast, on the future of accessibility. Could we get browser creators to create better native controls so people don't have to…
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My favourite accessible accordion pattern
Media Type: BlogpostsAccordions are useful components in web pages for temporarily hiding content until it's needed. But is it possible to make an accessible accordion component? Here's an illustrated walkthrough of the code…
