Mobile Accessibility with WCAG 2.0
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] What Is Mobile Accessibility? Mobile devices include all the digital devices that are carried by people—phones, tablets, smartwatches, devices in cars, and appliances that use the internet. Mobile accessibility is not given particular attention in WCAG 2.0 but is covered under guidelines for websites and applications. WCAG 2.0 is […]
Website Overlays: The Red Flags in Accessibility Lawsuits
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Accessibility is a right that people with disabilities (PWDs) are still fighting for. Accessibility in websites and applications give PWDs tools and options that enable them to have a similar online user experience as those without disabilities. Some companies offer accessibility to existing sites as soon as a piece […]
Designing for Digital Accessibility
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Accessibility is a term that is not fully understood by the users of the World Wide Web. Digital accessibility simply means that people with or without disabilities can use websites efficiently. It’s not just about disabled users being able to access your website—it’s about everyone being able to access […]
4 Ways To Make Your Website More Inclusive
You know by now that the ADA requires your website to be accessible, meaning that there should be no obstacles preventing a user from freely navigating your site.
The Advantages of Making Audio and Video Media Accessible
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Accessibility is becoming more important, as there are around 2.2 billion people that are visually impaired. There are also about 466 million people who experience hearing loss around the world. It’s up to businesses, individuals and organizations to make sure that content is more accessible to people with disabilities. […]
Why Is Accessibility Important in Publishing?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] For many years, audiobooks, Braille and large-type books were the only options for someone with visual impairment. While effective, there was a challenge of limited availability. Choices might be sparse, and often the most popular titles would take time to receive audio or Braille versions. Digital publishing has raised […]
Why Accessible Publishing Matters to Readers With Cognitive Disabilities
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] E-books and other electronic formats provide a number of opportunities for accessible publishing, which is quickly becoming an industry norm. However, many publishers focus on readers with physical disabilities such as visual or hearing impairment, which leaves an entire demographic overlooked. With new digital tools offering so much potential […]
The Importance of Alternative Text in Web Accessibility
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Adding alternative text for non-text content is one of the most important principles of accessibility on the internet. Alt text helps users with low vision and blindness understand what images are being displayed. According to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, text alternatives should be available in braille, large […]
World Braille Day – Jan 4, 2018
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Today is World Braille Day, and as we laud Louis Braille’s contributions in helping blind and visually impaired to read and write, it aligns with Amnet’s vision of providing digital equality by making content accessible to everyone. In this age of advancing technologies, reaching the widest possible audience is […]