Auditing Design Systems for Accessibility
In this Axe-Con virtual conference, Anna Cook, Senior Product Designer speaks about how to audit components for accessibility issues from design to code using plugins, best practices, and testing tools.
Accessibility Talks
Accessibility Talks is a virtual meet-up group that started in 2017 that features speakers and conversations around the topic of digital accessibility. They share each of their monthly talks on their website and on their YouTube Channel.
An Introduction to macOS Voice Control
The Designer and A11Y advocate, Eric Bailey shows how to enable Voice Control and explains how to design for it. This article is also a great reminder about the importance of labelling buttons and icons!
A free hyperlegible typeface from the Braille Institute
The Atkinson Hyperlegible font a new typeface was designed with a greater
legibility and readability for low vision readers. The Braille Institute has the
generosity to make it free for anyone to use.
By the way, A11y Toolbox uses
for the body content the Atkinson Hyperlegible!
Accessibility is Hard, and Other Myths – Devon Persing
During this Accessibility Talks virtual meet-up, Devon speaks about common misconceptions about digital accessibility work and introduces ways to think about disability, assistive technology, and a more holistic approach to accessibility.
Building an Accessibility Library
An interesting article about how providing designers accessibility tools have helped them to apply their knowledge and develop a greater understanding of accessibility.
Dyslexia fonts
Dyslexia affects about 1 in 5 people worldwide. I am one of them! I
appreciate the article questions the utility of Dyslexic fonts. And it gathers
general font tips to help to improve the overall quality of your website's
typography.
Original Illustration: Harriet Birt
How to write better alt-text descriptions for accessibility
Adding alt-text to images is an important aspect of web accessibility. But do you know how to write a good alt-text description? And... have a look on the comments, they are also interesting.
Cards for Humanity
Cards for Humanity is a practical tool to help you design more
inclusively.
How to play? Deal two cards: a person and a trait. Together they
make a random user scenario. You can use this scenario to test your concepts,
products or from a different perspective.
Accessibility for Digital Experiences 101
This is a comprehensive guide for those who need practical tips for designing
digital products more accessible.
Personal note: even if that guide is about
starting accessible digital products, I profoundly regret it was designed (and
validated!) with so poor contrast-ratios!
Free e-book (pdf format)