Digital Accessibility Resources
We believe that creating equitable, inclusive experiences on the web is a matter of social justice. That’s why Rachel became a certified accessibility professional by the IAAP in 2019.
Here are some of our favorite accessibility resources & tools.
26% of adults in the United States live with a disability
In the United States alone, there are 61 million adults living with a disability. And yet, 98.1% of the top million homepages on the internet are not fully accessible to those users.
The scale of the problem is huge, but the good news is that we — content creators, marketers, visual designers, UX teams, and web developers — can do something about it.
With millions of people now working from home, it is more important than ever that all users can access your website and your content, regardless of their ability.
“When you do disability accessibility you’re not doing charity. You’re doing powerful work that helps your organization grow. It helps you reach more customers and it drives revenue.”
HABEN GIRMA, Disability rights lawyer and advocateWatch our free webinar
The word “accessibility” gets thrown around a lot, but it isn’t just about color contrast.
Our free 45-minute video training is designed for anyone who’s interested in having a foundational understanding of digital accessibility.
In this webinar you will learn:
The scale of the problem
Most common accessibility errors
Some tools people with disabilities use to browse the web
Basic legal frameworks related to accessibility
WCAG as a way to measure digital accessibility
The concepts of universal design and progressive enhancement
Who needs to be involved in making accessible digital communications
The next steps to take in your organization
Articles & Resources
Inclusive Design Principles
Seven basic principles that give anyone involved in the design or development of websites a broad approach to inclusive design.
Form Design: From zero to hero all in one blog post
By Adam Silver
One of our favorites, Adam breaks down a ton of simple form considerations in this post.
Designing for Cognitive Differences
By Brandon Gregory, A List Apart
Diving deeper into accessibility concerns specific to cognitive differences, including inattention, anxiety, and depression.
Accessibility is a Civil Right
by Marcy Sutton
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
A11y Project Checklist
A simplified (non-comprehensive, but robust) checklist of WCAG success criteria, presented in easy-to-understand groupings.
Stop using so many divs! An intro to semantic HTML
by Ken Bellows
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Should I Use A Carousel
A humorous and succinct argument against hiding content in carousels (which is particularly bad for users with disabilities).
Color Theory and Contrast Ratios
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
“Rachel and Megan are accessibility pros. Their training included tons of great information and practical applications. Plus, it was lots of fun! We whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone looking to create websites that factor in key accessibility standards.”
— Josh Riman, Founder & President, Great BelieverBooks to read
Inclusive Components
by Heydon Pickering
Form Design Patterns
by Adam Silver
Accessibility for Everyone
by Laura Kalbag
Inclusive Design for a Digital World
by Regine Gilbert
Twitter accounts to follow
Cool tools
Book a training or audit
We all have a part to play in making sure the web is inclusive. We help teams learn about and incorporate the principles of accessibility.
Accessibility audits
Often the best place to start is with a better understanding of where you are. We conduct accessibility audits to identify key areas for attention and improvement, and can help you prioritize what’s most urgent to tackle. We deliver our findings and recommendations as an Airtable defining the issues and the relevant WCAG criteria, along with a presentation deck with screen shots and annotations to help describe the issues more visually.
Team trainings
In a customized 3-hour digital accessibility workshop, we will walk your team through the principles of digital accessibility in design and content work. We tailor each training to your organization’s particular needs and knowledge level of the attendees. Our trainings are appropriate for any non-technical (or lightly technical) audience: marketers, content producers, project managers, designers, and strategists. Technical teams can also benefit from our trainings and our free webinar, to better understand the underlying issues related to digital accessibility.
Rachel holds a CPACC certification in accessibility from the IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals)
