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When to use aria-checked vs aria-current
Last week, we covered the five rules of ARIA usage. This week, we’re putting rule #3 into practice: making sure ARIA attributes accurately describe what elements actually do. These two ARIA attributes sound similar, but mixing them up creates confusing experiences for assistive technology users. Here’s how to use each correctly. aria-checked: For Toggleable Choices […]
The five rules of ARIA (and when not to use it)
ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) isn’t a quick fix for inaccessible code. It’s a specialized tool designed to enhance well-written HTML when building complex interfaces that HTML alone can’t handle. I like to think of ARIA as the premium trim package on a car that’s already built well. It won’t fix a broken engine, but […]
The hidden cost of waiting until the DOJ deadline
In April 2024, the Department of Justice finalized rules requiring state and local government entities to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for their web content and mobile apps. The compliance deadlines are April 24, 2026 for larger entities (serving 50,000+ population) and April 26, 2027 for smaller ones. April 2026 is 3 months away. […]
2025 recap: a practical guide to accessibility testing
This year, I’ve shared 47 web accessibility quick wins to help small businesses, nonprofits, and digital agencies develop a better approach to accessibility support within their organizations. Today, I’m recapping the testing-related content all in one place. Whether you’ve been following along for a while or are new to the list, I hope you find […]
If I had 30 days to fix your accessibility…
If I had just 30 days to improve your website’s accessibility, what would I focus on? Obviously, 30 days isn’t long enough to create sustainable improvement, but it’s a worthy thought exercise. Here’s my practical plan for making real progress in that timeframe. Week 1: Understand your baseline Run an automated scan using free tools […]
What WordPress gets right about accordions
WordPress has just rolled out version 6.9, which includes a new accordion block that’s worth paying attention to. Many accordion implementations create issues with screen readers, but WordPress nailed the fundamentals. Here are three accessibility essentials that the new block demonstrates perfectly. If you’re using accordions on WordPress, consider updating to 6.9 and using the […]
What to do when someone reports an accessibility issue
Imagine you open your inbox to find something like this: “Your website isn’t working with my screen reader. I can’t complete my purchase.” Unless you already have a plan for responding to accessibility complaints, this would raise some urgent questions. Who should handle this? Legal? IT? Customer service? What do you say? How quickly do […]
Three keyboard requirements for tooltips
Last week, we covered the essential ARIA attributes for accessible tooltips. Those attributes are essential, but they’re only part of the story. The other part is keyboard interaction. Many tooltips only appear on mouse hover. That means keyboard-only users (people navigating with the Tab or Tab+Shift keys instead of a mouse) never see that helpful […]
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