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A list of blog articles

  • Colour contrast

    The use of colour is inevitable in today’s design of the web. This blog will tell you what the importance of colour contrast is in web design. We will define what colour contrast is, why it is important on the web, what the WCAG success criteria are and how to measure colour contrast.

    Design & UX

  • Common mistakes with using colour in accessibility

    One of the most important things to take into account when designing a fully accessible website is colour contrast. Read our blog and learn all about it.

    Design & UX

  • How to write great alt texts

    Images are great. But what if you cannot see the image? Then the information on the images can be shared with an alternative text.

    Content & copywriting

  • How accessible are online stores?

    Can someone who is blind order the weekly groceries? Can someone who can’t use a mouse buy a new winter coat without having to leave the house?

    Fundamentals

  • How to test for web accessibility: an introduction

    Guidelines To properly test your site for accessibility, you need guidelines. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). There are three levels: A is for basic accessibility, AA is the global …

    Fundamentals

  • Automated accessibility testing, a few scenarios

    How reliable is automated accessibility testing? What can you test automatically? Unfortunately, not everything—at least not yet.It is estimated that, at the moment, automated accessibility testing will help youroot out …

    Code & development

  • Every input needs a label

    How can you help your user filling in an online form? By always making the label of a form control visible and connected! Rian explains how.

    Fundamentals

  • Creating the perfect link

    There’s more to a link than just a clickable word or image. So, how do you create the perfect link? Rian tells you in our blog!

    Content & copywriting

  • The 20th of May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

    This year will be the 10th edition of this global event, raising awareness on accessibility. Join one of many events and broaden your skills!

    Community

  • IAAP pre-approves The A11Y Collective courses as Continuing Accessibility Education Credits!

    The courses of The A11Y Collective are approved by the IAAP for earning Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC)!

    Community