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Here’s some articles I’ve written for other publications and blogs:

2020 posts

  • Representative samples for accessibility assessments
  • 3 positive habits for creating an accessible website or intranet
  • What is an accessibility audit and what does it include?
  • WCAG primer

2019 posts

  • Web Components and the Accessibility Object Model
  • Public Sector Accessibility Regulations
  • Tips and tricks for testing with Jaws
  • Demystifying ATAG 2.0
  • Discover SC 1.3.4 Orientation
  • Accessibility statements for public sector organisations
  • Identifying Input Purpose WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.5

2018 posts

  • Short note on ARIA support
  • Short note on progressive ARIA
  • EU Directive on the accessibility of public sector websites and mobile applications
  • Results from the main landmark survey

2017 posts

  • Short note on aria-label, aria-labelledby and aria-describedby
  • What is an accessible name?
  • How to create content that works well with screen readers

2016 posts

  • What does accessibility supported mean?
  • using the fieldset and legend elements
  • Using the HTML lang attribute
  • Using navigation landmarks

2015 posts

  • Does SVG text pass WCAG 1.4.5 (Images of text)?
  • Short note on Jaws keyboard layouts
  • Accessibility API - A key to web accessibility
  • Basic screen reader commands for accessibility testing

2014 posts

  • Using aria-describedby to provide helpful form hints
  • Using the tabindex attribute
  • Tips for creating accessible SVG
  • Screen reader support for ARIA live regions

2013 posts

  • Using ARIA to enhance SVG accessibility
  • Using the HTML5 section element
  • Testing and debugging iOS accessibility for VoiceOver
  • GOV.UK accessibility: Beyond box ticking
  • Accessibility - Where are we now Mr Bowie?

2012 posts

  • Accessibility is part of UX (it isn't a swear word)
  • Building for inclusion
  • The business case for HTML5
  • Where you can stick your social networking buttons
  • PDF accessibility - A strategy for handling the legacy
  • Is there a need for a professional accessibility society?

2011 posts

  • Accessibility and the single Government domain
  • How to write good link text
  • iOS accessibility traits
  • How ARIA landmark roles help screen reader users
  • VizWiz app review
  • How do you detect a screen reader?
  • Getting accessibility testing right
  • Using HTML lists
  • iOS app accessibility
  • EU adopts the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

2010 posts

  • BS8878 Web Accessibility Code of Practice
  • How to use HTML headings
  • Checking colour contrast
  • What are captions?
  • eAccessibility Forum meeting
  • Every little helps?
  • BS8878 Web Accessibility Code of Practice consultation
  • What is an accessibility audit?
  • What are transcripts?
  • What is Audio Description?
  • Screen readers and WAI-ARIA landmark roles
  • What are WAI-ARIA landmark roles?
  • Accessible Twitter - Advancement through technology

2009 posts

  • What are web captions?
  • TechShare 2009
  • Standards.Next - Cognition and accessibility
  • Social media and accessibility
  • Guide to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

2008 posts

  • Why is good quality code important?
  • What is User Experience?

2006 posts

  • A basic guide to PAS78
  • A Christmas tale about accessible shopping
  • 5 assistive technologies you should be aware of
  • User Experience - A new buzz word or the way forward for web development?
  • How to write good alt text

2005 posts

  • What is a screen reader?

2004 posts

  • Text only sites

2003 posts

  • How to configure Jaws individual voice settings
  • How to configure Jaws voice settings
  • How to configure Jaws to optimise the UX

2002 posts

  • Computing in the dark

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