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WebAIM July 2024 Newsletter
Read this newsletter online at https://webaim.org/newsletter/2024/july
Web Accessibility in Mind Conference
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Feature
Decoding WCAG: "Change of Context" and "Change of Content"
These two terms from WCAG are often confusing. WebAIM's Jonathan Whiting breaks down the differences and when they result in WCAG failures.
Upcoming WebAIM Events
- Document Accessibility Course - August cohort is now open for registrations.
- Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use - September 10
- Virtual Web Accessibility Training - September 11-12
Resources
The infuriating inefficiency of accessibility audits and what to do about it
Eric Eggert provides guidance on making accessibility audits more efficient and effective.
Does WCAG 2.2 apply to native apps
A big question for many organisations is if WCAG 2.2 applies to native apps. In this post we explore what does and doesn't apply.
Getting To The Bottom Of Minimum WCAG-Conformant Interactive Element Size
In this article, Eric Bailey discusses the nuances of interactive element sizes and clarifies what it looks like to provide accessible interactive experiences using WCAG-compliant target sizes.
Create an accessible combobox using ARIA
Comboboxes are in a lot of website or app interfaces as searches, form elements, or to help filter list selections. But, if they're inaccessible, an entire keyboard and assistive technology user group can either be frustrated using the combobox or flat-out can't use it.
Zoom, zoom, and zoom: The three types of browser (and CSS!) magnification
There is wide support for three different types of 'zoom' – available both to site visitors and (to some extent) CSS authors.
New Class Action Lawsuit against AccessiBe
Overlay Company Sued for Breach of Contract, Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Exploring the challenges in creating an accessible sortable list (drag-and-drop)
Creating an accessible drag-and-drop pattern is challenging and it is important to leverage feedback and consider a diverse range of user needs.
How to check and document design accessibility in your mockups
A lot of accessibility issues can be already foreseen and prevented in the design phase. Save time documenting accessibility in Figma mockups with practical tips and a list of selected tools, plugins, and templates!
Why toggle switches suck (and what to do instead)
Adam Silver explores reasons why toggle switches are problematic, and possible alternatives to use instead.
Quick Tip: Changes of Context
Changes of context - like changing keyboard focus or refreshing a page - must not occur while setting focus with a keyboard or mouse, or while changing an interactive element. Let the user initiate these changes by doing things like hitting enter on a focused object or submitting a form.
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