Web Accessibility: 3 Perspectives That Go Beyond Colour Contrast

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When we think about web accessibility, we tend to reduce it to a handful of well-known criteria: colour contrast, alternative text for images, and keyboard navigation. But real accessibility goes much further than that, and in our recent posts we wanted to explore three perspectives that are often left out of the conversation.

We discuss technical decisions that may seem minor but have a huge impact on users with motor impairments or those interacting through touchscreens, as well as where the international accessibility standard is heading and what that evolution means for the people building digital products.

There is also something that is frequently overlooked: accessibility is also the responsibility of the people who write content. Headings, links, emojis, and images are all editorial decisions that can make a significant difference for many users while improving the experience for everyone.

Target Size: The Great Overlooked Accessibility Criterion

A 16x16 pixel icon may seem like a minor detail, but for someone with motor impairments or using a touchscreen, it can become a real barrier. In this post, we explore the WCAG Target Size criterion, the minimum sizes required for AA and AAA compliance levels, how to meet those requirements using padding without altering the visual design, and a browser extension specifically created to analyze these elements directly on any webpage.

WCAG 3.0: How the Way We Understand Web Accessibility Is Changing

WCAG 3.0 is still a working draft, but it already reveals a profound shift in how accessibility will be evaluated. This post examines the most relevant changes: the new Bronze, Silver, and Gold conformance model, the concept of Functional Performance Statements that describe usage limitations rather than specific disabilities, and the transition from a binary compliance model to one focused on real user experience.

Write Better for Everyone: A Web Content Accessibility Guide

Accessibility does not start and end with code. Content creators also have a responsibility. This post walks through five editorial best practices: structuring content with hierarchical headings, writing alternative text that conveys meaning rather than simply describing an image, using links that make sense on their own, moderating the use of emojis that screen readers interpret literally, and avoiding visual content that may trigger photosensitive seizures.

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Vanessa Davo Parreño

I’m a multimedia engineer working as a software developer and UI/UX designer. I see technology as a tool to build more just, equitable, and accessible spaces. I’m a creative and curious person, so I love continuously learning, especially when it comes to exploring new ways of creating.

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