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Animated elements excel at capturing and directing user attention. They also excel at distracting and frustrating users when used incorrectly. Learn the most accessible ways to implement animated elements and when you shouldn’t use them at all: https://lnkd.in/e4DdevUM

Sometimes HTML alone is not enough to convey meaning to an assistive technology user. That’s where ARIA steps in to communicate vital information, ensuring that interactive content and web applications are usable by everyone. But ARIA should be used with precision, not as a blanket fix for everything. Read more in this article from Dennis Deacon: https://lnkd.in/eJCCA4k9

Effective accessibility testing combines automated tools with thoughtful manual review. Our partners at Pope Tech share practical guidance on using our WAVE browser extension to identify accessibility issues, understand page structure, and support ongoing testing efforts. The article highlights how WAVE can help teams learn not just what issues exist, but why they matter and how to address them as part of a sustainable accessibility process. Read the full article from Pope Tech: https://lnkd.in/dADaqhDr

CSS includes the prefers-reduced-motion media query, which respects a user’s system preference to limit animations and motion. Using it, we can reduce or eliminate motion effects for users without affecting the experience for everyone else. It’s a small change that can significantly improve accessibility for people who find movement on websites distracting or overwhelming. Learn more about animations and carousels in our article: https://lnkd.in/e4DdevUM

We're hiring! The National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI) and WebAIM are hiring a Technical Assistance Specialist to provide digital accessibility technical assistance for both projects, as assigned. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eb52H384

We're hiring! The National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI) and WebAIM are hiring a Technical Assistance Specialist to provide digital accessibility technical assistance for both projects, as assigned. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eb52H384

“Accessibility gains often come from fixing ordinary UX friction points that already frustrate people who don’t have disabilities (yet).” Need some examples? There are some great ones in this Access*Ability blog post: https://lnkd.in/e5zaig54

Accessibility tends to evolve quietly rather than dramatically. Find out what our web accessibility experts predict will be the biggest shifts in web accessibility in 2026, and let us know your own predictions in the comments: https://lnkd.in/dEjNChiv

Join our accessibility experts for two days of virtual web accessibility training on February 18–19, 2026. This training will provide the resources and information you need to empower your organization to meet all your future accessibility needs. Discounts for groups of two or more: https://lnkd.in/gVK-mtW8

Using simple, familiar fonts, adequately sized text, and generous line spacing can make a huge difference for users with dyslexia, a learning disability that affects reading and language-related tasks. Organizing content with short paragraphs, clear headings, lists, and ample white space can also help. Learn more about design considerations for those with cognitive or learning disabilities: https://lnkd.in/eBvYzvQC