Access Digital Indy

07/28/2023

In 2022, more than 3,200 lawsuits were filed in federal court claiming that websites were not designed with disabled users in mind. Making your website inclusive doesn’t have to be hard! Visit www.accessdigitalindy.com to find out how to get started with an accessibility audit that’s custom to your website.

07/08/2023

This month, we’re recognizing Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the disabled community, amplify their voices, and share their successes. Access Digital Indy is proud to be an ally of the disabled community by helping small business owners make their online spaces more accessible for all users.

06/28/2023

Are you looking to make your social media posts more accessible? Here are five tips for the next time you post:

1. Add alt-text to your images. Alt-text provides context to users who cannot see the image for themselves. It should be short and clear. If the platform you are using does not provide an option to add alt-text, you should add an image description in the caption.

2. Add subtitles to your videos. Subtitles help Deaf and hard-of-hearing users read the content they cannot hear. Most social media platforms offer the option of including automated subtitles when you upload a video, but you should still review the subtitles manually to ensure nothing is missed.

3. Be mindful of emojis. Using too many emojis can make it difficult for those who use screen readers to understand your content. Screen readers relay the official name of the emoji each time you use it, which can cause unnecessary confusion. Keep emojis out of your username, and limit yourself to three emojis in your captions.

4. Use plain language. Keep your posts casual, and type in short sentences. Using uncomplicated language can help users with cognitive disabilities easily understand your content.

5. Use “CamelCase” hashtags. This involves capitalizing the first letter of each word in longer, multi-word hashtags. It makes the hashtag easier for everyone to read and understand.

Still need help? Visit www.accessdigitalindy.com/resources for more tips!

03/03/2023

You’ve probably spent a lot of time picking out the colors that represent your business. The colors in your logo and your website say a lot about your brand, but if the colors you’re using don’t have a high enough contrast, people with low vision may have trouble viewing your content.

Scroll through to learn what color contrast is and to see examples of color combinations that work and that don’t, and head to our website to find links to online contrast checkers.

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01/27/2023

Missing or inadequate alt-text is one of the biggest accessibility issues we come across. Adding alt-text to your images is just about the easiest thing you can do to make your content more accessible for all users, but too few people actually know what alt-text is. Scroll through to learn what it is, why it’s important to use, and some tips for writing great alt-text!

01/24/2023

When's the last time you put thought into choosing a font? Did you know that just by selecting a different font, you can make your website, graphics, and memos a little more accessible? The State Department is switching from Times New Roman to Calibri to make some documents a little easier to read. Click below to read more ⤵️

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01/18/2023

If you search “website accessibility,” one of the first terms to pop up is WCAG. They’re the standards by which we (and almost every other accessibility compliance checker) scans your website against. Here’s a quick explanation of what WCAG means and how we use it to help you make your website more accessible.

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01/16/2023

At Access Digital Indy, we believe the internet should be accessible to all. We want to help small businesses in Indianapolis make their online spaces more inclusive, and we are getting ready to launch! Find out about the auditing service we will soon offer to business owners to check how accessible their websites are and learn about our methods on our website. https://www.accessdigitalindy.com/