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A look at the new WAI-ARIA 1.3 draft

W3C released a new draft of the WAI-ARIA 1.3 specification on 23 January 2024. A look at whats new and the changes.

Feb 1, 2024
A collection of accessibility symbols such as an eye, an ear and a hand. The W3C logo and the text, Web Accessibility Initiative WAI. Followed by, Accessibility, essential for some, useful to all.
A collection of accessibility symbols such as an eye, an ear and a hand. The W3C logo and the text, Web Accessibility Initiative WAI. Followed by, Accessibility, essential for some, useful to all.
Feb 1, 2024

Stop trying to recruit unicorns with acorns

The paradox of accessibility. Huge efforts to hire skilled specialists, yet training, certification, and the world remain inaccessible.

Jan 19, 2024
A unicorn running. Its back legs are supported by wheels, much like a wheelchair harness for dogs. It’s surrounded by bursts of rainbow colours.
A unicorn running. Its back legs are supported by wheels, much like a wheelchair harness for dogs. It’s surrounded by bursts of rainbow colours.
Jan 19, 2024

Web Chat accessibility considerations

In this post, I’m going to cover which of WCAG criteria you’re going to need to consider to build an accessible web chat feature.

Dec 5, 2023
Illustration representing web chat accessibility. A chat interface, users with a screen reader and keyboard, and assistive technology icons, emphasising inclusivity.
Illustration representing web chat accessibility. A chat interface, users with a screen reader and keyboard, and assistive technology icons, emphasising inclusivity.
Dec 5, 2023

How to write good alt text for screen readers

What is alt text? Why it matters. And, how to avoid common mistakes.

Nov 17, 2023
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A close up headshot of a ginger cat wearing mirrored sunglasses. It’s in a car, and its sunglasses reflect the dark orange clouds of a sunset.
A close up headshot of a ginger cat wearing mirrored sunglasses. It’s in a car, and its sunglasses reflect the dark orange clouds of a sunset.
Nov 17, 2023
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The hidden function of the ‘check your answers’ pattern’

In user research we discovered that the check your answers pattern provides more value to a user than just checking their answers.

Nov 16, 2023
The GOVUK Check your answers pattern. It shows a website with a black heading and a GOV.UK logo. The title reads ‘Check your answers before sending your application” and there is a list of personal details. Name: Sarah Philips. Date of Birth 5 January 1978. Next to each piece of data is a link which reads: Change.
The GOVUK Check your answers pattern. It shows a website with a black heading and a GOV.UK logo. The title reads ‘Check your answers before sending your application” and there is a list of personal details. Name: Sarah Philips. Date of Birth 5 January 1978. Next to each piece of data is a link which reads: Change.
Nov 16, 2023

WCAG 2.2 and what it means for you

A walk through the changes from WCAG 2.1 to 2.2 and how to stay compliant.

Nov 13, 2023
WCAG 2.2 and what it means for you
WCAG 2.2 and what it means for you
Nov 13, 2023

ChatGPT: Ethics and bias

In this post, we'll be specifically looking at the ethics of ChatGPT, and some warnings to heed when using it.

Nov 12, 2023
A brain made of metal hardware and wiring. It is floating against a light background and is connected with lines representing neural pathways.
A brain made of metal hardware and wiring. It is floating against a light background and is connected with lines representing neural pathways.
Nov 12, 2023

ChatGPT: Everybody’s dirty secret

Everyone is using ChatGPT, but nobody admits to it. Why?

Nov 9, 2023
A 3D rendering depicting an AI. It is a robot with the face of a woman. Apart from the face, there is no flesh, and the rest is wiring and metal hardware.
A 3D rendering depicting an AI. It is a robot with the face of a woman. Apart from the face, there is no flesh, and the rest is wiring and metal hardware.
Nov 9, 2023

European Accessibility Act: Article 32, and why it sucks!

What Article 32 is, and why it’s annoying for accessibility advocates!

Nov 8, 2023
A pile of papers titled article 32, placed amongst EU flags and gold trinkets.
A pile of papers titled article 32, placed amongst EU flags and gold trinkets.
Nov 8, 2023

European Accessibility Act: What you need to know

What private sector organisations need to do to prepare for the EAA.

Nov 8, 2023
A young white man in a suit. He is in a wheelchair outside of the european parliament building. It is a glass building which curves and around the top of the building are rows of flags representing EU countries.
A young white man in a suit. He is in a wheelchair outside of the european parliament building. It is a glass building which curves and around the top of the building are rows of flags representing EU countries.
Nov 8, 2023
Craig Abbott

Craig Abbott

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Former Head of Accessibility at @DWPDigital.

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