Tag Archives: Guides

How to design great alt text: An introduction

A practical guide to writing meaningful alt text that goes beyond accessibility checklists. This post explains who alt text is for, when images need it, how context matters, and why thoughtful image descriptions lead to clearer design, better usability, and more inclusive digital experiences.

How to Turn on Detailed Voice Guidance for Vision Impaired Users in Google Maps

Detailed Voice Guidance is not a new feature, but it is not well known and is hidden deep in the settings of Google Maps. If you are a fan of Google Maps, we think it is a good feature to turn on for a vision-impaired or blind user. Detailed Voice Guidance expands the existing walkingContinue reading “How to Turn on Detailed Voice Guidance for Vision Impaired Users in Google Maps”

Accessibility of FaceBook

Digital accessibility ensures that individuals with disabilities can access and interact with online content. Regarding social media platforms like Facebook, implementing accessibility features is crucial for creating an inclusive online environment. Facebook, a social media site, has 3.03 billionmonthly users worldwide. It is the largest social media platform globally and has expanded into owning other socialContinue reading “Accessibility of FaceBook”

List of Presentations From CSUN 2024, Compiled by Christopher Phillips

This list has been compiled as a spreadsheet using Google Sheets. Activate the link to enable screen reader support to ensure screen reader accessibility. Pressing ctrl+/ (control slash) provides a list of Google Sheets keyboard shortcuts.

Apple Books Can Do Far More Than You Think (So Use These 10 Tips)

Apple Books lets you buy, rent, and read books, listen to audiobooks (in supported regions), or import and read documents downloaded from other sources. But there’s a lot more you can do in the app than you’re probably aware of, so let’s dive in and take a look.  1 Check Your Reading Progress Being aware ofContinue reading “Apple Books Can Do Far More Than You Think (So Use These 10 Tips)”

Ensuring Website Accessibility for the Blind: A Comprehensive Guide

As a website owner, how often do you think about how your website is perceived and used by people who are blind or have other visual disabilities?  For sighted people, it’s often easy to overlook how the visually impaired navigate the internet, but understanding their experience is fundamental to fostering an inclusive web environment.  ThisContinue reading “Ensuring Website Accessibility for the Blind: A Comprehensive Guide”

Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader

Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader Posted on March 30, 2024 by abletec The Gutenberg editor was introduced in 2018 and became the default editor in WordPress since version 5. Its adoption amongst blind persons, though, has been slow and reluctant for a variety of reasons. Initially, the accessibility was abysmal. Secondly, change is often notContinue reading “Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader”

How to Use LinkedIn In Your Job Search as a Person with a Disability

a laptop at a desk with white text “how to use linkedin as a person with a disability by world services for the blind” with the wsb globe logo in the bottom right corner At WSB, we work with clients who in the job search process all the time. One of the biggest components ofContinue reading “How to Use LinkedIn In Your Job Search as a Person with a Disability”

The iPhone 15 Pro brings tangible accessibility benefits What makes an iPhone accessible? Mostly, it’s the software: the operating system and apps that follow guidelines Apple has set for that purpose. If new hardware plays a role, it’s often in the opposite direction. For some with hearing or vision disabilities, the loss of the HomeContinue reading