Tools for the Color-Blind
Read about a number of tools for those with color-blindness. One is an accessibility color wheel that helps define and select accessible groups of colors, plus a suite of simulation tools to test images.
WCAG 2.0 Now Finalized
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 became a W3C-finalized standard this week. This is a significant improvement in the approach and methodology towards delivering content in a way that meets users of all physical abilities.
WCAG 2.0 Accessibility Standard Published
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Working Group announced yesterday the publication of WCAG 2.0 as a Proposed Recommendation of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). A proposed recommendation is report, primarily technical in nature, that is sent to a governing body for final endorsement before implementation.
Commercial Retailers Resist Accessibility Standards
With all the attention surrounding the recent NFB v. Target Corp. settlement, it makes sense that the National Retail Federation would take a moment to consider its global position on web accessibility. The outcome is less than desirable, as a spokesperson has announced that the class-action lawsuit is unlikely to provide the basis of online accessibility standards.
NFB vs. Target Website Accessibility Lawsuit Settled
Reports this morning via business wire indicate that the NFB class action lawsuit against Target Corp has been settled. While an important precedent has been set in California state law, the settlement does not establish a firm applicability of the ADA to websites.
Color Blindness vs. Color Contrast
Success Criterion 1.4.1 of the WCAG 2.0 addresses the use of color as a means of conveying information; such examples include signifying an action, emphasizing an application state or providing orientation context. This is important to consider when designing digital content for users who experience difficulties in visually perceiving color.
Lessons From UPA
If you attended this week’s UPA Conference in Baltimore, you would correctly assume that accessibility has gained more positive traction than ever before. Still, I’m worried.
WCAG 2.0 Ready for a Test-Drive
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) this week announced “candidate recommendation” for a new draft of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. This means that WCAG 2.0 is ready to be tested by developers and designers in a variety of content applications, from destination websites to online software.
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