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Color Contrast for an Accessible Web
June 5, 2024 • 6 min read
Color contrast is an important aspect of digital accessibility, directly impacting the user experience for individuals with visual impairments. I'll briefly explore the significance of color contrast in web design and provide practical guidance on adhering to accessibility standards for enhanced usability.
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The Role of AI in Mental Health
May 31, 2024 • 6+ min read
As someone living with ADHD, anxiety, and depression, I have a personal appreciation for the potential role artificial intelligence (AI) could play in supporting mental health care. However, because of my interactions with AI language models such as Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT, I approach the subject cautiously. Even while these are great technological achievements, it's important to keep in mind that they are artificial intelligence systems that have been trained on large datasets; they don't possess the same level of subject-matter expertise as a human expert might.
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Beyond a Pretty Picture
May 29, 2024 • 4+ min read
Alt text, a brief description added to images in HTML or content management systems, is crucial for website accessibility. It helps visually impaired users understand image content, improves SEO, and provides a backup if the image fails to load. The blog post explains how to write effective alt text that is informative, concise, and optimized for both users and search engines.
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The Transformative Power of Generative AI
May 24, 2024 • 4+ min read
Since the 1950s researchers have been chasing the dream of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Though the concept had been around for thousands of years, its earliest form was that of "automatons" or objects that were relatively self-operating.
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Designing for Keyboard Accessibility
May 22, 2024 • 6 min read
Is your website designed with everyone in mind? Designing for accessibility isn't just good practice, it's essential for creating a truly inclusive online experience. In this latest article I'll take a brief look at how keyboard accessibility can make your website usable for everyone, regardless of ability.
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The Quantum Leap: Transforming AI with Quantum Computing
May 17, 2024 • 4 min read
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become the basis for many new software packages, products, and as some have stated, a "cornerstone" of modern technology. It's impact on transforming industries has been swift and those industries range from healthcare to banking.
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 15, 2024 • 2 min read
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), observed annually on the third Thursday of May, promotes awareness of digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The day highlights the importance of inclusive technology design and encourages projects that make digital platforms more accessible. Organizations and developers are urged to prioritize accessibility in their digital endeavors to foster a more inclusive digital world.
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Quantum Computing: Unveiling the Future of Computing
May 10, 2024 • 5 min read
You've probably heard about quantum computers and how they will be super powerful and change everything. But what are quantum computers? And what can they really do better than today's "normal" computers? Let's break it down in a way that's easy to understand.
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WCAG Principles, Guidelines, and Success Criteria
May 8, 2024 • 6 min read
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide a framework for making websites accessible to people with disabilities. The POUR principles (perceivable, operable, understandable, robust) encompass guidelines and success criteria that ensure content can be perceived by senses, operated through interfaces, understood clearly, and interpreted by various devices and assistive technologies. Let's dig deeper into POUR.