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WCAG Conformance is Not Enough (Wednesday, April 16, 2025)

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines say that your website has to pass 55 accessibility tests. But even if all 55 are passed, there is more to consider if you want an accessible website. This is because some of the tests are imperfect, they don't test for everything, and other reasons.

Applying the Universal Design for Learning Guidelines Outside Of Learning (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)

The Universal Design for Learning Guidelines were made for teachers. By using UDLG, teachers create inclusive learning environments. It is more likely that in these environments, learners are motivated, knowledgeable, and goal-oriented. But even if you aren't a teacher, the UDLG can help you be a better communicator and leader.

Some Captioning Best Practices (Monday, March 24, 2025)

People who can't hear still want to watch videos. They rely on written captions to understand what is happening. People who make captions need to do lots of things besides just write out the text. By identifying speakers, writing out sounds, and formatting things clearly, captions can provide the same information to people who can't hear.

My Friend Couldn't Register For Your Event Without Help (Monday, March 24, 2025)

Some people learn better from hearing stories than just listening to facts and theory. I want people to understand that website accessibility is important, so I tell a story about my friend, who has a learning disability. He couldn't complete a task because of an inaccessible website.

Who Needs Web Accessibility? (Thursday, March 21, 2025)

Some people with disabilities can't use websites when they are not accessible. Also, sometimes people don't understand that people with disabilities all have different needs. Everyone benefits from accessible websites.