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The Evolution of Video Game Accessibility: Players and Developers

August 24, 2024 • 6 min read

In a previous post "Disability and Accessible Gaming" I talked about my takeaways from a great talk at SXSW 2024. Since then, it's been an interesting journey learning whatever I can from any resource that I can find. In conversations with others online, we discussed the disparity between how accessible the game play has become while the environment and tools available to those creating the games hasn't changed nearly as much.

Why PDF Accessibility Matters

July 7, 2024 • 6+ min read

Today, I'm going to talk about something pretty important, but often overlooked: making PDFs accessible. You might be wondering, "What does that mean?" Well, it's all about ensuring that everyone can read and understand the information in PDF documents, no matter who they are or what challenges they might face.

Making Social Media Accessible

June 12, 2024 • 5 min read

Social media accessibility ensures an inclusive experience for all users, regardless of ability. One important aspect is providing alt text for images, which allows screen readers to describe images to users with visual impairments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Understanding WCAG

May 1, 2024 • 4+ min read

Continuing the topic on what accessibility "is", I start to look into WCAG. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG, are a set of recommendations for making web content more accessible to disabled persons. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) established these as part of their Web Accessibility Initiative.