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Why we need to rethink web accessibility through Lean Impact?
Most organizations treat web accessibility like a compliance checklist: “We fixed WCAG issues, tick.” But compliance alone doesn’t tell us whether people’s lives are actually better because of it. That’s where…
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Is Calibri woke, or simply more accessible?
Under the Biden administration, the U.S. State Department changed its font choice for official documents, replacing the long-standing Times New Roman with Calibri in an effort to improve readability and accessibility.…
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Why accessible video is still not possible on Instagram
Instagram was launched in 2010, it has grown into a cultural force. While Meta doesn’t publish Instagram’s profit precisely, it is estimated that Instagram’s advertising revenue alone reached approximately $39 billion…
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Accessibility is for everyone – because at some point, we are all disabled
Do you design and code accessible websites for the sake of people with disabilities, such as those who are vision-impaired? Many will answer “yes” to this question, and of course that’s…
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Reusable components as a foundation for accessibility
In today’s digital world, accessibility is essential. Yet, it is still too often treated as an afterthought, addressed only after the visual design and technical solutions are already in place. This…
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RGAA vs WCAG
Over the years working as a web accessibility expert, certified in both WCAG and RGAA, I’ve learned that these two standards are like two different languages describing the same idea: inclusion.…
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Headings: the invisible compass of web accessibility
When we think about accessibility, our minds usually jump to colors, alt text, or subtitles. But there’s a hidden hero of accessible content that too often gets forgotten: headings. If you’ve…
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Does your website need an accessibility statement? (Yes!)
An accessibility statement explains a website’s current level of compliance with accessibility standards, outlines planned improvements, and tells users how to get support if they encounter barriers. While legal requirements vary…
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What to expect in WCAG 3.0
Imagine building for the future, not just checking boxes. WCAG 3.0 is being designed to be more human-centered, more flexible, and better aligned with how people with different disabilities actually use…
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Ableism
I recently overheard a conversation between two people with whom I was catching up after last seeing them at my wedding in May. One asked the other, “How is your son Kade [who’s college-aged]…