Testing Methods – Pre-recorded Captions
WCAG 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) is a Level A Success Criterion requiring captions for prerecorded synchronized media, unless it’s clearly labeled as a text alternative.
Category: Accessibility
Testing Methods: Prerecorded Audio-only and Video-only
WCAG 1.2.1 (Audio-only and Video-only – Prerecorded) is a Level A requirement. It mandates alternatives for prerecorded audio-only (e.g., transcripts) and video-only content (e.g., audio descriptions or text alternatives).
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A Note About WCAG Conformance Levels
People in their early stages of their accessibility journey are often confused about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Conformance levels and what the expectations are to meet them. Here’s a quick glimpse into their meaning and how you should approach them.
Automated vs. AI vs. Manual Testing – Text Alternatives
There’s a lot of chatter on the intertubes of late around the thoroughness and accuracy of various accessibility testing approaches; Manual, Automated and AI-based testing. I thought it might be good to take a look at these comparisons, to have a better sense when different approaches can be effective.
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Helpful Screen Reader Tip – Pause Reading
Say you’re demo-ing how a screen reader reads a page at work. The you want to add your thoughts or feedback, and don’t wish to speak over the screen reader voice. Or, the people you are demo-ing to have their hands over their ears (I’ve experienced this). NVDA: Press Shift JAWs: Press Control VoiceOver: Press Control To start reading again,
Quotable Quotes from CSUN 2017
On Accessibility “80% of people who use captions aren’t deaf or hard of hearing and there 48 million Americans with hearing loss.” @3PlayMedia Related posts: CSUN 2017 Megalist of Presentation Resources for Digital Professionals 2015 CSUN Wrap-up Helpful Screen Reader Tip – Pause Reading
CSUN 2017 Megalist of Presentation Resources for Digital Professionals
This won’t be the only mega-list someone puts out, but it’s mine, and I’m sticking to it. 🙂 I will link out to other as they come online. Related posts: Quotable Quotes from CSUN 2017 2015 CSUN Wrap-up Testing Methods: Visual Presentation
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Advertising and Accessibility
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
Upcoming Accessibility Event: Cultural Accessibility at the MCA Chicago
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. Related posts: Just Go (to a Web Event) December Chicago Dreamweaver Meetup Wrap-up How we code (for accessibility)
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How we code (for accessibility)
This post results from the need to validate a personal viewpoint I had related to coding for accessibility. The Gist Via Twitter and Survey Monkey, I polled anyone who would give the topic a little attention the following question: Related to accessibility, how do you code? Related posts: Upcoming Accessibility Event: Cultural Accessibility at the MCA Chicago Twitter accounts every
Twitter accounts every Accessibility person must follow – Part One
Stemming from a recent post on the Twitter accounts every designer must follow, and timed coincidently when I was planning to send out several “FollowFriday” tweets, I’m sharing a list of the people you must follow on Twitter if you have any interest in digital accessibility. And as I fall under the category of “human,” if I missed anyone who
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Yeah, I know, not accessible
Recently, I posted some resources from a recent accessibility conference. And the post has become fairly popular. Which scares me. Related posts: Testing Methods: Accessible Authentication (Minimum) Testing Methods: Accessible Authentication (Enhanced) Building an Accessible WordPress Theme
2015 CSUN Wrap-up
I attended my first International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference (or CSUN as most attendees call it). I can honestly say, I was humbled and overwhelmed simultaneously. The 30th annual CSUN 2015 was held in San Diego the first week of March. Held over five days, the week offered two days of eight workshops, followed by three days of
Is Compliance enough?
I’m presently involved in an initiative to improve the accessibility of our online properties, something that I am truly digging. While I realize how little I know about making things more accessible, it’s exciting to discover best practices and techniques to make things more accessible for all users. Related posts: 2015 CSUN Wrap-up A Note About WCAG Conformance Levels Testing