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Understandable Content in Websites and Documents

Understandable content in websites and documents is an important part of universal design for the web. This article will outline how content creators can design websites and documents that are easy for people to understand.

Understandable Content in Websites and Documents

One principle of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requires that web content must be understandable. Furthermore, WCAG requires websites to be robust, to work with current and future assistive technologies.


Customizable Text in Websites and Documents

Customizable text in websites and documents is an important part of universal design for the web. This article will outline how content creators can design websites and documents that people can customize to meet their individual needs.

Customizable Text in Websites and Documents

One principle of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requires that web content must be perceivable. In other words, people with a variety of disabilities should be able to perceive web content that is presented audibly or visually. In addition, WCAG requires websites to be robust, to work with current and future assistive technologies.


World Braille Day

Today is World Braille Day! World Braille Day honours the legacy of Louis Braille and the alphabet he invented, which is named after him. The day is also a chance to spread awareness about the capabilities of blind people worldwide.


Keyboard Navigation in Websites and Documents

Keyboard navigation in websites and documents is an important part of universal design for the web. This article will outline how content creators can design websites and documents that people can navigate using keyboards or other input devices.

Keyboard Navigation in Websites and Documents

One principle of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requires that web content must be operable. In other words, people should be able to navigate websites using various input devices and methods. Furthermore, WCAG requires websites to be robust, to work with current and future assistive technologies.


Accessibility Audits for Private or Nonprofit Businesses

Under the AODA, private or non-profit businesses with twenty to forty-nine (20-49) workers, or fifty (50) or more workers, must complete accessibility reports every three (3) years. The next accessibility reports for private or non-profit businesses are due on December 31st, 2023. In addition, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Division (AODT) audits businesses to verify compliance. Accessibility audits for private or non-profit businesses help everyone obey the law.