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  1. Panel Picker for SXSW 2019 is open! Vote for Accessibility!

    As Austinites, SxSW has a special place in our heart. In addition, we are so grateful to SxSW for demonstrating their commitment to accessibility by supporting our OpenAIR program for the last few years (thanks, SxSW!). Members of our team, board, and community have submitted talks and panels on accessibility...

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  2. Exploring WCAG 2.1 — 1.4.12 Text Spacing

    Our series on the new WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria continues with another level AA criteria aimed at low vision, 1.4.12 Text Spacing. This new vision related success criteria also falls under guideline 1.4. 1.4 Distinguishable Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background....

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  3. How Knowbility promotes employment for people with disabilities

    Since 1999, Knowbility has advocated for an internet that is accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. When websites and mobile applications are made accessible, people with disabilities have the chance to become more socially and economically integrated into broader society. In keeping with its mission, Knowbility has a...

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  4. Exploring WCAG 2.1 — 1.4.11 Non‑text Contrast

    Our series on the new WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria continues with the next level AA criteria aimed at low vision, 1.4.11 Non-text contrast. This new vision-related success criteria also falls under guideline 1.4. April 9, 2019: This post was updated to clarify the section on buttons. Specifically, that buttons with...

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  5. Exploring WCAG 2.1 — 1.4.10 Reflow

    Our series on the new WCAG 2.1 Success Criteria continues with the new level AA criteria aimed at low vision.  There are 4 new success criteria under the 1.4 guideline, Distinguishable. This post reviews 1.4.10 Reflow. 1.4 Distinguishable Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating...

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