Alright, if you’ve been following my journey, you know I’ve been in CPACC exam prep since mid-October, and the big day is just around the corner—15 days to go!! 😅 I’ve heard the exam questions can be tricky with wording that seems designed to trip you up, and if you’re anything like me, the mere […]
As 2024 wraps up, I can’t help but look back at how much this year has taught me. Accessibility has always been close to my heart, but jumping into the CPACC curriculum opened my eyes to how layered, sometimes overwhelming, and impactful this field truly is. When I first set out on this journey, I
Let’s talk about something that often slips under the radar when designing websites: Cognitive Accessibility. When accessibility comes up, the focus usually lands on visual or mobility challenges—and hey, those matter. But did you know cognitive disabilities like ADHD, dyslexia, and memory challenges affect millions of users too? If you’re designing digital spaces, you’re designing
I’m shaking things up here and taking a quick break from our WCAG series to share something I’ve been studying while prepping for my CPACC certification: The theoretical models of disability. (Spoiler: it’s not as dry as it sounds.) When we talk about accessibility, it’s easy to get lost in guidelines and technical details. But
Welcome to your no-BS guide to WCAG! If you’ve been keeping up with our WCAG 2.2 series, you’ll remember the four foundational principles of web accessibility: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust—better known as the POUR principles. (Missed that part? Catch up here.) These aren’t just buzzwords; they’re the pillars that make sure digital content works
Welcome back! Today, we’re diving headfirst into our WCAG series(missed the intro? Catch it here) with a no-nonsense look at the core of accessibility: the POUR Principles. These principles are your blueprint for making web content accessible to everyone—yes, everyone. While the POUR principles lay down a solid foundation for inclusive design, there’s an ugly
Detailed Overview of WCAG Hey, if you’re dipping your toes into web accessibility, you’ve likely encountered the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG pronounced as “way-cag,”) has already thrown you into a whirlwind of numbers and links. Overwhelming, right? Don’t sweat it—I’m here to make it simple. Think of this guide as your shortcut through WCAG’s