{"id":93538,"date":"2024-11-07T13:22:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T18:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=93538"},"modified":"2024-11-07T13:24:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T18:24:48","slug":"three-items-re-accessibility-from-boia-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2024\/11\/07\/three-items-re-accessibility-from-boia-org\/","title":{"rendered":"Three items re: accessibility from boia.org"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Three items re: accessibility from boia.org<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boia.org\/blog\/how-important-are-fonts-for-digital-accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How Important Are Fonts for Digital Accessibility?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">With that said, simple sans-serif fonts are generally easier to read and understand. That includes popular fonts like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Times New Roman<\/li>\n<li>Arial<\/li>\n<li>Tahoma<\/li>\n<li>Helvetica<\/li>\n<li>Calibri<\/li>\n<li>Verdana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">If you decide to use serif fonts, use them sparingly. For most body text, you should use a sans serif font with appropriate spacing and weight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Follow these tips:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boia.org\/blog\/why-web-accessibility-frustrates-developers-and-how-to-fix-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Why Web Accessibility Frustrates Developers (And How to Fix It)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">When developers view accessibility as an integral part of their work, the process of building inclusive websites becomes less of a chore and more of a rewarding challenge. By embracing tools like semantic HTML and incorporating user feedback from people with disabilities, developers can create solutions that enhance real user experiences\u00a0<em>while\u00a0<\/em>conforming with WCAG.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Starting with accessibility in mind from day one streamlines workflows, reduces the need for extensive remediation later on, and ultimately leads to more robust and inclusive digital products. To learn more, download our free eBook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boia.org\/ebook-developing-the-accessibility-mindset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Developing the Accessibility Mindset.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boia.org\/blog\/how-to-respond-to-an-ada-web-accessibility-demand-lette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Respond to an ADA Web Accessibility Demand Letter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #800000;\">An excerpt from the &#8220;Learn the basics of digital accessibility&#8221; section:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>We realize that we just threw a bunch of information at you \u2014 but we promise, the principles of WCAG aren\u2019t too complicated. Here are some resources to help you learn the basics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boia.org\/blog\/what-are-the-four-major-categories-of-accessibility\">What Are the Four Major Categories of Accessibility?<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boia.org\/blog\/use-of-color-for-accessibility-explained\">Use of Color for Accessibility Explained<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boia.org\/blog\/whats-the-difference-between-wcag-level-a-level-aa-and-level-aaa\">What&#8217;s The Difference Between WCAG Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you learn about digital accessibility, you\u2019ll feel more comfortable reviewing your own content for potential barriers. The W3C\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/WCAG22\/Understanding\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding WCAG 2.2 documents<\/a>\u00a0are an extremely useful resource for learning about specific barriers (and techniques for fixing them).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three items re: accessibility from boia.org How Important Are Fonts for Digital Accessibility? With that said, simple sans-serif fonts are generally easier to read and understand. That includes popular fonts like: Times New Roman Arial Tahoma Helvetica Calibri Verdana If you decide to use serif fonts, use them sparingly. 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