In September 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) introduced new rules aimed at improving accessibility for video conferencing tools, a crucial part of today’s digital ecosystem. These updated guidelines highlight the importance of creating inclusive platforms that enable people with disabilities to fully participate in video conferencing. For web agencies, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity – an obligation to meet accessibility standards and a chance to differentiate your services by making the web more inclusive.
New US Law on Medical Practices Accessibility
Are you a medical practice, or are you an agency with clients that are medical practices? The new HHS policy applies to you with WCAG 2.1 level AA.
What a Web Accessibility Lawsuit Looks Like
The latest trend in WordPress website accessibility is that websites are being sued in New York City for ADA violations. eCommerce sites are 4 times more likely to be sued than non-eCommerce. However, both are being sued with 100s of lawsuits filed per month. Below is information and an actual
Boost Your Web Accessibility with the ADA Tax Credit
The ADA tax credit helps agencies sell more accessibility services without their clients breaking the bank.
How to Check for an Accessibility Statement
Checking a website for an accessibility statement is important to facilitate communication and avoid legal issues. If the website has an accessibility statement, you’ll want to review the statement for a commitment to digital accessibility, evidence of progress, and contact information (usually an email address). We can help you build
Delegating design: using Flocksy design service
Flocksy is a design service that features unlimited design & revisions for a single monthly fee. This can be a huge help for people who have a general idea of what they want but not the skills or time to design it themselves. I’ve been using Flocksy for several projects,
How to build an accessible website course
Want to build an accessible website quickly? This course walks you through the complete process, from WordPress installation to publishing live, in just one day. You’ll learn the exact back-end setup, plugins, and tools I use repeatedly to build accessible websites for clients. This is the practical, hands-on approach you’ve
Legal website risks & responsibilities
Owning a website comes with several legal responsibilities. And if you don’t know the laws, it can cost you thousands of dollars or even bankrupt your business. Here are some of the common ones for websites in the US. How laws in other locations can apply to you One common
ARIA Rule 5 – No Name, No Access: The ARIA Rule You Can’t Ignore
Every interactive element needs to be clearly named – and only once – so assistive technology like screen readers can tell users what the element does.
ARIA Rule 3 – Keyboard Accessibility 101: Stop Breaking the Web with Bad Code
The third rule of ARIA is simple but essential: all interactive components must be keyboard accessible. Users should be able to navigate and interact with your website using only a keyboard.
ARIA Rule 4 – Stop Hiding Interactive Elements from Screen Readers
The fourth rule of ARIA is don’t Use role=”presentation” or aria-hidden=”true” on Focusable Elements.
ARIA Rule 2 – The Golden Rule: Don’t Mess with HTML Semantics!
ARIA can add meaning to elements, but it should never override native semantics unless absolutely necessary.
ARIA Rule 1 – ARIA Isn’t Always the Answer: Why Semantic HTML Wins Every Time
ARIA is a powerful accessibility tool, but it should only be used when necessary. The golden rule is that using semantic HTML is always better than using incorrect ARIA.
Should you use an accessibility overlay?
There are companies out there that claim they can improve the accessibility of your website with a single line of code or tool, which is referred to as an overlay. They also claim they can make your site compliant with rules that don’t exist and that they will support you
If It’s Digital, It Must Be Accessible: Australia’s New Rules Explained
In April 2025, the Australian Human Rights Commission released updated guidance to help organizations ensure their digital goods and services are accessible to people with disabilities. These updates are directly tied to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), which makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities in the provision of goods and services.
How to Avoid Fines and Penalties with the European Accessibility Act
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) focuses on process over perfection. Businesses can avoid fines and penalties by following a clear process for handling accessibility complaints.
Automated Scans Can’t See It All: How to Manually Catch Contrast Failures
Automated tools like Axe can catch about 83% of accessibility issues, and with color contrast making up roughly 30% of total errors, it’s a major factor to get right. Using Chrome’s inspector (Command + Shift + C) lets you hover over elements and view contrast info, but success depends on how the site is coded. Some areas show the necessary details – others don’t.
Don’t Leave Users Guessing: The Accessibility Essentials of Clickable Content
This section focuses on checking whether users can clearly tell what is and isn’t clickable on a website. Links and buttons need to be visually distinct, properly coded, and offer clear feedback, especially for users navigating with a keyboard, screen reader, or mobile device. It’s not just about appearance; it’s about functionality and accessibility.
How to Test for Autoplay, Animations, and Visually Disorienting Content
This Quick Audit video demonstrates how to check for autoplay, continuous animations, and content that may cause visual disorientation, using real-world examples from Wix and Shopify websites.
Caption-Ready Speaking: Save Time on Every YouTube Upload
This video walks through practical strategies to improve the accuracy of auto-generated captions – saving time, cutting costs, and creating a better experience for all viewers.
What’s the Difference Between Focus and Focus Visible in CSS?
Wondering whether to use :focus or :focus-visible in your CSS? In this quick video, I break down the difference, show you how each behaves for keyboard and mouse users, and explain why using :focus can make your site more accessible for everyone.
How to use the Audit Checklist Builder
We cover how to create an audit checklist using the Audit Checklist Builder tool on EasyA11yGuide.com. The checklist builder covers different types of checklists: With the builder, you can also select to include best practices or just the WCAG criteria. And you can select your level, WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1,
Killing Your Social Reach: Is Text Formatting on Schedulers to Blame?
Are you tired of feeling like your social media posts are falling flat? Despite your best efforts, are your engagement rates plummeting and your reach dwindling? You’re not alone! Many social media managers and marketers are struggling to get their content seen, and it may come down to one surprising culprit: text formatting on schedulers.
In this post, we’ll dive into the world of social media scheduling and explore how the way you format your text might be killing your social reach. From character limits to formatting faux pas, we’ll uncover the secrets to maximizing your online presence and getting your content seen by the right people.
Alt Text on Images
Alt text is one of the simplest ways to make your website more accessible—but knowing what to write (or when to skip it) can be tricky. Here’s a practical guide to help you test your alt text and write it with intention.