Skip-Nav Technique
The “skip-nav” technique is a method for the online cursor to jump over a group of navigation links, usually a site’s main menu. Download Web Axe Episode 6Links: WebAim Skip Nav W3C Checkpoint 13.6...
View ArticlePodcast #34: Design Considerations for Accessibility
Considerations for designing an accessible web site, including discussion on web site conventions, navigation, color, text, and layout. Download Web Axe Episode 34 (Design Considerations for...
View ArticlePodcast #37: Code Considerations for Web Accessibility
Dennis and Ross discuss various techniques on coding for web accessibility (in follow up to Podcast #34: Design Considerations for Web Accessibility). Topics include: Progressive Enhancement Code order...
View ArticleScreen readers and navigation
i navigate by headings when reading a long technical document or news items and essays that are large i try to navigate by edit box when i can (using edit box navigation, i get the “donate” edit box...
View ArticleThe CA.gov Web Site Accessibility Page
The accessibility page of the State of California web site lists many claims on what makes their web site accessible. Frankly, I’m pretty embarrassed for this state is which I live; nearly all of the...
View ArticleInfinite Scrolling and Accessibility (It’s Usually Bad)
Experts say don’t do infinite scrolling, or be extremely careful in doing so. I completely agree. Infinite scrolling creates accessibility and usability problems. Below are checkpoints, issues and...
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