In today’s digital aria, technology has transformed our lives in unprecedented ways. From online shopping to social media, the internet has become an integral part of our daily routines. However, accessibility remains a significant challenge for individuals with mobility impairments. Fortunately, with the advent of mobility aids as assistive technology, digital accessibility is becoming […]
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Accessible Links Using Semantic HTML : Building Accessible Websites with Native HTML Part 4 of 5
A Guide to Creating Accessible and Meaningful Web Content Welcome back to our series on building accessible websites with native HTML! In this fourth installment, we’ll be discussing the importance of accessible links using semantic HTML. Links are a fundamental part of the web, providing users with the ability to navigate between pages, access additional […]
Semantic HTML: Building Accessible Websites with Native HTML Part 1 of 5
A Guide to Creating Accessible and Meaningful Web Content In the world of web development, accessibility has become a crucial factor in designing and building websites. Accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and use a website without any barriers. Semantic HTML is one of the most essential tools in creating an […]
Perficient Mentioned in Forrester Report: Build the Business Case For Inclusive Design
A decade ago, the business case for acting in disability markets was unknown and unproven. That changed in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic drove people online and increased the business focus on digital accessibility. As a result, the need for organizations to provide inclusive products, services and experiences has grown significantly, with both employees and […]
The Importance of Web Accessibility in Site Navigation
What is Web Accessibility? You may have heard that term a lot lately. With almost 62% of the world’s population using Internet today, it is crucial for the business to be available to all out there. The Web is designed to work for all people, regardless of their hardware, software, language, location, or ability. Image […]
Digital Accessibility – Using a Screen Reader
I have heard many people say, “I’ll just download a screen reader and test that bug”. Using a screen reader takes time and practice to use in a similar way that a user with a disability would use the tool. It’s important to know the keyboard shortcuts as well as understanding how to use them […]
4 Helpful Tools for Fixing Web Accessibility Issues
It’s important for your business to have an accessible website and other digital assets, but maintaining accessibility means incorporating helpful tools to continuously utilize in your design and development processes, and ultimately, benefit your end-users. Here are a few accessibility tools to consider. Tool 1: Axe Axe is typically the standard DevTool used in accessibility testing for any or Chrome/Firefox extension. This tool can analyze a page for accessibility issues within […]
A Brief Overview of Web Accessibility
The web has grown to play a significant role in how we consume information, with a direct correlation to how we live our lives. But accessing the web isn’t always easy for every user. One in four adults in the United States live with some type of disability, either permanent, temporary, or situational. This can make […]