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The latest in accessibility news in a variety of categories from computing, entertainment, the latest technology, and more!
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How to do alt text on social media for artists and photographers
Alt text is important, this article discusses considerations for photographs and social media.
Why the Break/Fix Approach to Accessibility Is Broken
A deep dive into the problematic break/fix approach to accessibility, its causes and costs, and the potential solutions.
Foundations: form validation and error messages
"Forms are crucial for interactive web experiences, but they can often lead to errors requiring validation. Inaccessible validation and feedback can cause frustration and can sometimes result in form abandonment."
Native mobile app accessibility – choice of platform is essential
Article discussing accessible, cross-platform mobile app development.
Tools and Techniques to Create Accessible Accordion Components (A11y Collective)
Improve your web accessibility with this comprehensive guide on tools and techniques for creating user-friendly accordion components.
Developing with Accessibility in Mind at Microsoft (Microsoft)
Great article from Microsoft with references and tools; including Microsoft's own Accessibility Insights for Web.
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