WebAIM

Hidden CSS content (like opacity: 0 or off‑screen positioning) can still be read by screen readers. This may help with labels, but can also cause duplicate or outdated content to be announced. Always test what assistive tech reads, not just what’s visible. webaim.org/techniques/css…

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: webaim.org/techniques/car… #a11y

Sometimes HTML alone is not enough to convey meaning to an assistive technology user. That’s where ARIA steps in. But #ARIA should be used with precision, not as a blanket fix for everything. Read more in this article from Dennis Deacon: dennisdeacon.com/web/accessibil… #WebDevelopment

#Accessibility testing works best when automation and manual review go hand in hand. Our partners at @PopeTech share how to use WAVE to find accessibility issues, understand page structure, and build a more sustainable testing process. Read more: blog.pope.tech/2022/12/02/wav…

CSS includes the prefers-reduced-motion media query, which honors a user’s system setting to limit #animation. It lets us reduce or eliminate motion without affecting others, and improves #accessibility for people who find movement distracting. Learn more: webaim.org/techniques/car…

We're hiring! The National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI) & WebAIM are hiring a Technical Assistance Specialist to provide digital #accessibility support for both projects, as assigned. Learn more and apply: careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9912/tech…

“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: buttondown.com/access-ability…

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: webaim.org/blog/2026-pred… #a11y #WebDevelopment

Join our accessibility experts for two days of virtual web accessibility #training this February. This training will provide the resources and information you need to empower your organization to meet all your future #accessibility needs: webaim.org/training/virtu… #a11y #WebDev

Using simple, familiar fonts, adequately sized text, and generous line spacing can make a huge difference for users with #dyslexia. Learn more about design considerations for those with cognitive or learning disabilities: webaim.org/articles/cogni… #accessibility #a11y

Text contrast is essential, but icons and graphics also convey meaning. Text must have a contrast ratio of 4.5:1 with its background, while non-text elements like buttons must have a contrast ratio of 3:1. Get started with our free Contrast Checker: webaim.org/resources/cont… #a11y

“How you present data shapes how people understand it and ultimately act on it.” Learn more about making complex #data accessible for users with disabilities in this article from @PopeTechA11y: #a11y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">blog.pope.tech/2025/09/08/how… #accessibility #DataVisualization

If you haven’t yet filled out our Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey #2, there’s still time! In conjunction with @gbla11yday, we’re collecting salary and job-related data from accessibility professionals. Participate by Jan 2, 2026: webaim.org/projects/salar… #GAAD #a11y

Deadlines for the federal #accessibility requirements are quickly approaching. Is your organization ready to buy accessible? Join us for a virtual #workshop to learn how to incorporate accessibility into your procurement process. Register today 👉 webaim.org/training/procu… #a11y

Don’t have time to review over 400 checks of alt text across Word, PowerPoint, and exported PDFs? No worries! We did it for you. Read our Word and PowerPoint Alt Text Roundup to learn our takeaways from over 100 test cases: webaim.org/blog/word-and-…

Join us for our upcoming events: - Virtual Web Accessibility Training: December 9-11 - Accessibility in Technology Procurement and Use: December 11 - Document Accessibility Course: November/December cohort is now open Learn more and register today! webaim.org/services/ #a11y

Have you heard of Accessibility Nutrition labels? @Apple is rolling out a new feature that provides info about how an app supports specific #accessibility features. Learn more about how Accessibility Nutrition labels work in this post by Geri Reid: gerireid.com/blog/how-to-ad… #a11y

When an image is the only thing within a link, it must have alternative text. Otherwise, there will be no useful information to describe the link. The alt text should present both the image's content and, if different, the function of the link. Learn more: webaim.org/blog/alt-text-…

This survey aims to collect salary and job-related data from professionals whose primary job responsibilities focus on making technology and digital products accessible and usable to people with disabilities. Please help us spread the word!

Does your job involve making digital products accessible and usable to people with disabilities? Contribute to the @gaadfdn annual Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey, conducted again in partnership with @WebAIM. gaad.foundation/what-we-do/gda… #a11y #ux #WebDevelopment