2016 - Dennis Deacon

Virtual Hosts for MAMP-Based Local Web Development on macOS Sierra

December 25, 2016January 13, 2017

I decided to write this post for two reasons; 1.) as a personal reference and 2.) to share what I learned so that others might get to their goal quicker. Some Background Skip to the actual steps… I’m fairly new to the Mac, have transitioned from the PC full time a couple years ago. I created a decent local development

Advertising and Accessibility

June 26, 2016June 26, 2016

I’ve found it very difficult to find solid information on how to make online advertising accessible. Interestingly enough, most of the information I did find was research performed during the early part of this century. Had nothing changed? After a couple of years experience, I’ve come up with some foundational guidance for online advertising. As HTML5 methods develop further, there

An Open Letter to All CSUN 2016 Presenters and Speakers

March 13, 2016

Although this post is geared toward the upcoming 2016 CSUN conference, this request is for any and all conference, meetup and webinar presenters. Post your presentations online, and provide the URL before you begin your presentation and after your presentation.

Upcoming Accessibility Event: Cultural Accessibility at the MCA Chicago

January 17, 2016January 17, 2016

As organizer of a local digital accessibility meetup, I’m always looking for local accessibility wins, case studies that others can experience and learn from.

Testing Methods: On FocusDecember 15, 2025
A hybrid approach to WCAG 3.2.1 On Focus combines automated, AI-based, and manual testing to ensure predictable, non-disorienting focus behavior. This method efficiently identifies technical issues while validating real-world user experience, creating truly accessible and inclusive digital content.
Testing Methods: PronunciationDecember 14, 2025
A hybrid testing approach for WCAG 3.1.6 Pronunciation combines automation, AI, and human expertise to ensure accuracy and inclusivity. Automation scans broadly, AI adds contextual insight, and manual validation ensures linguistic precision and meaningful accessibility outcomes.
Testing Methods: Reading LevelDecember 13, 2025
A hybrid approach to WCAG 3.1.5 Reading Level combines automated scanning, AI-driven contextual analysis, and manual review. This method ensures content is readable, audience-focused, and inclusive, balancing efficiency, precision, and real-world accessibility for all users.
Testing Methods: AbbreviationsDecember 12, 2025
WCAG 3.1.4 Abbreviations ensures all users can understand acronyms, initialisms, and shorthand by providing clear definitions. A hybrid testing approach, combining automated scans, AI analysis, and manual review, ensures accuracy, accessibility, and clarity for diverse audiences.
Testing Methods: Unusual WordsDecember 11, 2025
WCAG 3.1.3 ensures content with uncommon, specialized, or idiomatic words is clarified for all users. A hybrid testing approach, automated scanning, AI analysis, and manual review, identifies and explains unusual words, enhancing comprehension, inclusivity, and real-world accessibility.