Ever wonder how HTML should map to Accessibility APIs? Look no further.
Dispatches From The Internets
HTML Accessibility API Mappings 1.0
WAI-ARIA Graphics Module
This is going to make SVG even more amazing (and accessible)!
Quick PSA on icon fonts and ligatures
A fair rebuttal to Tyler Sticka’s “Seriously, Don’t Use Icon Fonts”. I completely agree on the ligature point, although not all browsers support them. Assuming you’ve planned for the fallback, you’re all good.
There is no black & white on the Web. It always depends. Know what each tool and technology is good for and use it when it makes sense.
Speak, hear, talk: The long quest for technology that understands speech as well as a human
If you’re as interested in voice-based user experiences as I am, you should give this article a read. Fascinating!
Designing Usable Forms
This is an excellent presentation on how to create usable and accessible forms. I highly recommend you take a look.
DOJ Delays ADA Regulations For The Accessibility Of Private Websites To 2018
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) already affirmed that Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to the websites of private businesses. They initiated the rule-making process in 2010, but have now delayed regulations around its application until 2018. The DoJ says it’s because they want to tackle Title II (which applies to government agencies and contractors) first. But 3 more years? Seriously?! C’mon now!
Limiting the Cache in Service Workers Revisited
An excellent overview of how to limit your cache size when using Service Worker. I plan to update my setup shortly, following Brandon’s advice.
Mozilla Is Flailing When the Internet Needs It the Most
I may work for Microsoft, but that doesn’t mean I don’t also care deeply for Mozilla. Heck, I helped them crowd fund the launch of Firefox 1.0 way back in 2004 (and the launch t-shirt is one of my prized possessions). I hope they can make it through this seemingly rough patch.
Ode to an Accessibility Bug
An excellent presentation on how to write good accessibility bug reports, from my colleague Wendy Chisholm.
Bridge The Digital Divide: Don’t Forget The Other Billion People
An excellent call to arms for reaching the underserved. When you need to center yourself with respect to your place in the world, consider these stats:
When you take a step back and look beyond the U.S., more than two-thirds of the world’s population does not have Internet access. The World Bank’s research estimates that poverty hits 700 million people in our world, which is defined as $1.90 a day or less, or 9.6% of the global population. Also 1.2 billion people (22%) live on less than $1.25 a day, and among these people just under half have electricity.