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7 Minute Read | October 6, 2025 | Jim Brophy

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
Data & Analytics
Privacy
Website Development

PersonID - NWS Data Modules

Jim Brophy

Website Policy Best Practices: Privacy, Terms & Conditions, and Accessibility

What policies should a website owner or manager post? Learn about the three policy pillars – the bare minimums you'll need, including privacy, terms and conditions, and accessibility – and the intent behind them.

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5 Minute Read | August 11, 2025 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
UX & Website Design
Website Development

PersonID - NWS Data Modules

Sydney Shimko

Accessibility Overlays in 2025: A Shortcut Companies Should Continue to Avoid

Despite improvements in speed and customization, overlay widgets remain fundamentally flawed when it comes to accessibility compliance and real usability.

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8 Minute Read | February 17, 2025 | Alex Boston

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
UX & Website Design
UX & Website Strategy
Website Development

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Alex Boston

Why ADHD Accessibility Matters in Website Development

We tend to think about web accessibility in terms of visual and physical impairments. But how does having a neurodivergent disorder like ADHD alter a user’s experience of the web? And how can website managers make their site a friendlier place for them?

4 Minute Read | February 10, 2025 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
UX & Website Design
Website Development

PersonID - NWS Data Modules

Sydney Shimko

Preparing for the European Accessibility Act: A Marketer's Guide

Act Now to Avoid Penalties that Begin in June 2025

Here's what marketers need to know about the EAA and what to do right now to avoid potential legal issues and financial penalties – and position your brand as an accessibility leader.

7 Minute Read | March 11, 2024 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
UX & Website Design
Website Development

PersonID - NWS Data Modules

Sydney Shimko

Web Accessibility: No More Excuses

The top web accessibility errors have remained almost completely unchanged in the past five years. Learn about the most common web accessibility myths and misinformation that are impeding our progress and what we all need to do to build a better, more inclusive internet.

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3 Minute Read | February 16, 2024 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
UX & Website Design

PersonID - NWS Data Modules

Sydney Shimko

Thinking About Using a Website Overlay Accessibility Tool? Think Again.

Many accessibility tools and products on the market “bolt on” to your website as third-party scripts or plugins. They claim to make websites more accessible to end users and/or protect site owners from accessibility lawsuits. Sounds like a great, easy solution, right? Here's what you need to know.

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4 Minute Read | October 9, 2023 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
UX & Website Design
Website Development

PersonID - NWS Data Modules

Sydney Shimko

Your Website Isn't Accessible and It's Hurting Your Business

Identify Critical Issues with an Accessibility Audit

Despite documented disability numbers, growing lawsuits, established and mature accessibility guidelines, and even Federal accessibility requirements for certain businesses that receive government funds, most companies continue to ignore web accessibility – to their peril. Don't be one of them!

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4 Minute Read | March 8, 2023 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility

PersonID - NWS Data Modules

Sydney Shimko

WCAG 2.2 Is Coming!

What You Need to Know to Make Your Website Accessible to All

Final publication of the newest version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.2, is expected in 2023. Here's what you need to know about the updated standards to ensure your website is accessible to all.

4 Minute Read | March 14, 2022 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
UX & Website Design
Website Development

PersonID - NWS Data Modules

Sydney Shimko

Website Accessibility Tools You Can Use

Although automated website accessibility testing tools can't replace human judgment, there are several that are helpful in performing an initial accessibility audit. Here are some of the ones we recommend.

3 Minute Read | April 11, 2019 | Sydney Shimko

Topic - NWS Data Modules

Accessibility
WordPress

PersonID - NWS Data Modules

Sydney Shimko

WordPress Accessibility and ADA Compliance

Adherence to website accessibility standards can improve usability for everyone, enhance user experience, build brand loyalty and encourage conversions. Read on to make your WordPress website accessible and ADA Section 508 compliant.

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