Dr. Elijah Irwin, For many blind users, moving from a Windows system to a Mac can be both exciting and a bit daunting. One of the most common questions is about screen reader compatibility and how familiar Windows-based workflows translate to macOS. On Windows, screen readers like JAWS and NVDA allow for a more linearContinue reading “A Guide for Windows Screen Reader Users Transitioning to Mac”
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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”
Elevating E-Commerce Accessibility: Product Display Basics
Accurate, detailed product information is an essential part of any successful e-commerce experience. But if e-commerce sites aren’t created with accessibility in mind, many would-be customers may be unable to get the facts they need to make purchasing decisions—resulting in lost revenue opportunities for retailers. So, how can designers and content authors showcase products effectivelyContinue reading “Elevating E-Commerce Accessibility: Product Display Basics”
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”
Crypto Clarity: Navigating the World of Digital Currencies with Accessibility in Mind
Introduction Let’s explore the world of crypto investing and figure out why everyone’s talking about it. We’ll break down the basics of digital money, understand why it matters, and see how it’s making space for everyone. Join us on this journey to make sense of the excitement around cryptocurrency in a way that’s easy toContinue reading “Crypto Clarity: Navigating the World of Digital Currencies with Accessibility in Mind”
Not all screen reader users are blind There’s a common misconception that everyone who uses screen reader software is blind. That’s mostly the case, but not always. According to the most recent WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey (from 2021), 79.5% of screen reader users are blind. The remaining 20.5% who are not blind may haveContinue reading
Unlock Accessibility: Use MathPix Snip for Accessible Math in MS Word Making math accessible to everyone is crucial. Today, we explore how MathPix Snip can help. This tool captures math problems and turns them into accessible Math ML. Video Overview Why MathPix Snip is a Game Changer for Math Accessibility Accessibility in math is oftenContinue reading
Tips & Tricks for Testing Accessibility with Assistive Technologies
There are many ways to perform testing for accessibility, each one with their own strengths and weaknesses. Testing with assistive technologies is a great way to get a clear understanding of how your system behaves for real users – assuming that the tester is able to effectively use the assistive technologies they’re testing with. AsContinue reading “Tips & Tricks for Testing Accessibility with Assistive Technologies”
A Boston-based software developer wanted to make COVID-19 stats accessible He created a website that would be easily readable by electronic braille readers and other assistive devices used by the blind and partially sighted. Tyler Littlefield, a software developer based in Boston, has created a database of COVID-19 statistics meant to be accessible to theContinue reading
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