Dan
@dfaccessibility.bsky.social
About Me: A UX and Accessibility advocate in the State and Federal licensing world.
Use my website as a reference when designing your next site. Its free! Also, if you have some other topics or suggestions. Let me know. designingforaccessibility.com
Use my website as a reference when designing your next site. Its free! Also, if you have some other topics or suggestions. Let me know. designingforaccessibility.com
Are you waiting to publish your VPAT until all your defects are fixed? Don't. A VPAT is a disclosure document. An old VPAT looks worse than a new one with an acknowledgement of gaps and a mitigation plan.
#vpat #accessibility
#vpat #accessibility
November 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Are you waiting to publish your VPAT until all your defects are fixed? Don't. A VPAT is a disclosure document. An old VPAT looks worse than a new one with an acknowledgement of gaps and a mitigation plan.
#vpat #accessibility
#vpat #accessibility
My second "UX Perspectives" article is live. Head over to theuxperspective.com to see the list. This time its, "Handling Conflict in UX: From Design Debate To Real Solutions"
Designing for Accessibility - UX Perspectives
theuxperspective.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
My second "UX Perspectives" article is live. Head over to theuxperspective.com to see the list. This time its, "Handling Conflict in UX: From Design Debate To Real Solutions"
I'm getting a lot of questions about who's responsibility it is to produce the VPAT. Well, it depends: In smaller orgs (no a11y team), it's often a collaboration between devs, UX, and QA, with one person owning the VPAT documentation (usually someone on product or compliance). #vpat #accessibility
November 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I'm getting a lot of questions about who's responsibility it is to produce the VPAT. Well, it depends: In smaller orgs (no a11y team), it's often a collaboration between devs, UX, and QA, with one person owning the VPAT documentation (usually someone on product or compliance). #vpat #accessibility
Next UX article coming in a couple of days: Handling Conflict in UX: From Design Debate To Real Solutions. I also registered a specific domain for the UX perspectives. I'll share that soon too. (its just a redirect for now) #ux
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Next UX article coming in a couple of days: Handling Conflict in UX: From Design Debate To Real Solutions. I also registered a specific domain for the UX perspectives. I'll share that soon too. (its just a redirect for now) #ux
First #ux related article is live from my "UX Perspectives" category. Its entitled - The Hill Worth Dying On. Any feedback or opinion is appreciated. 👍 designingforaccessibility.com/ux-perspecti...
Accessibility Guidelines - Designing for Accessibility
designingforaccessibility.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
First #ux related article is live from my "UX Perspectives" category. Its entitled - The Hill Worth Dying On. Any feedback or opinion is appreciated. 👍 designingforaccessibility.com/ux-perspecti...
Finally got some time to start work on my "Practical UX Perspectives" section of the website. First article is, "The Hill Worth Dying On". Knowing when to fight for a design decision and when to let it go. 👍
October 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Finally got some time to start work on my "Practical UX Perspectives" section of the website. First article is, "The Hill Worth Dying On". Knowing when to fight for a design decision and when to let it go. 👍
A VPAT shows how accessible a product is.
WCAG is the standard those reports are measured against.
The numbers (2.0, 2.1, 2.2) are just versions, with newer ones adding more coverage.
The levels (A, AA, AAA) show how complete the accessibility effort is, with AA being the most common requirement
WCAG is the standard those reports are measured against.
The numbers (2.0, 2.1, 2.2) are just versions, with newer ones adding more coverage.
The levels (A, AA, AAA) show how complete the accessibility effort is, with AA being the most common requirement
September 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A VPAT shows how accessible a product is.
WCAG is the standard those reports are measured against.
The numbers (2.0, 2.1, 2.2) are just versions, with newer ones adding more coverage.
The levels (A, AA, AAA) show how complete the accessibility effort is, with AA being the most common requirement
WCAG is the standard those reports are measured against.
The numbers (2.0, 2.1, 2.2) are just versions, with newer ones adding more coverage.
The levels (A, AA, AAA) show how complete the accessibility effort is, with AA being the most common requirement
Had some time to add a quick top 5 tips article, check it out - designingforaccessibility.com/accessibilit...
Accessibility Quick Wins: Improve UX in Under an Hour - Designing for Accessibility
Boost accessibility fast. Five quick, practical fixes—alt text, contrast, labels, links, and navigation—that improve UX for all users in under an hour.
designingforaccessibility.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Had some time to add a quick top 5 tips article, check it out - designingforaccessibility.com/accessibilit...
Sharing options on the pages is now complete and accessible. I think that's it for the site upgrades for now, back to some article research
August 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Sharing options on the pages is now complete and accessible. I think that's it for the site upgrades for now, back to some article research
Search added to the homepage. Simple js file for now but it works well. Now I'm working on the ability to share the articles.
August 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Search added to the homepage. Simple js file for now but it works well. Now I'm working on the ability to share the articles.
After hours of work, I've now updated the website to include a light and dark theme switcher. Phew.
Next up: Search!
Next up: Search!
August 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
After hours of work, I've now updated the website to include a light and dark theme switcher. Phew.
Next up: Search!
Next up: Search!
I spent some time reorganizing and redesigning the website to better suite consumers. I'm not quite done but its live you wanna check it out. I need to add a search and a "dark mode" switcher but that'll come in time. - designingforaccessibility.com
Designing for Accessibility - Inclusive Design for UX/UI
Learn how to design accessible websites and apps for all users. Practical accessibility tips for UX and UI designers.
designingforaccessibility.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I spent some time reorganizing and redesigning the website to better suite consumers. I'm not quite done but its live you wanna check it out. I need to add a search and a "dark mode" switcher but that'll come in time. - designingforaccessibility.com
Quick reminder (because I needed it myself) - Disabled elements are exempt from color contrast. 👍 #accessibility www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/U...
Understanding Success Criterion 1.4.11: Non-text Contrast | WAI | W3C
www.w3.org
July 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Quick reminder (because I needed it myself) - Disabled elements are exempt from color contrast. 👍 #accessibility www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/U...
Put together another article today - Building Accessible Government Licensing Software: A Developer's Guide to Pre-Built Components. Very specific you might think, but this topic is the majority of my work life. Figured I would share - designingforaccessibility.com/pre-built-co...
Designing for Accessibility - A guide to web accessibility
designingforaccessibility.com
June 15, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Put together another article today - Building Accessible Government Licensing Software: A Developer's Guide to Pre-Built Components. Very specific you might think, but this topic is the majority of my work life. Figured I would share - designingforaccessibility.com/pre-built-co...
Did some clean up today and moved some things around. I also published, Accessibility Is Everyone's Job: Defining Responsibilities Across the SDLC #accessibility 👍
Designing for Accessibility - A guide to web accessibility
designingforaccessibility.com
June 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Did some clean up today and moved some things around. I also published, Accessibility Is Everyone's Job: Defining Responsibilities Across the SDLC #accessibility 👍
An example of a good error message best practices:
- Say what happened
- Say why it happened
- Provide reassurance
- Give them a way out
- Help them fix it
- Say what happened
- Say why it happened
- Provide reassurance
- Give them a way out
- Help them fix it
June 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
An example of a good error message best practices:
- Say what happened
- Say why it happened
- Provide reassurance
- Give them a way out
- Help them fix it
- Say what happened
- Say why it happened
- Provide reassurance
- Give them a way out
- Help them fix it
When it comes to the development of software, Accessibility should be everybody's responsibility. That means, specifics should come from Product and BA. UX Libraries and guides should be compliant. Dev components should be tested at the source, and QA procedures in place.
May 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
When it comes to the development of software, Accessibility should be everybody's responsibility. That means, specifics should come from Product and BA. UX Libraries and guides should be compliant. Dev components should be tested at the source, and QA procedures in place.
My article, 'Make a Mitigation and Remediation Plan', is now live. Check it out. Feedback appreciated. - #accessibility designingforaccessibility.com/mitigation-r...
Designing for Accessibility - A guide to web accessibility
designingforaccessibility.com
May 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My article, 'Make a Mitigation and Remediation Plan', is now live. Check it out. Feedback appreciated. - #accessibility designingforaccessibility.com/mitigation-r...
Spent the morning writing a document called Accessibility Mitigation and Remediation for VPATs. I've also added some specifics for UAT and Releases. I'll be updating the website soon. 👍
May 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Spent the morning writing a document called Accessibility Mitigation and Remediation for VPATs. I've also added some specifics for UAT and Releases. I'll be updating the website soon. 👍
I've not owned an iphone in many years, but this is an impressive step forward. "Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year" - www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year
Apple today announced new accessibility features coming later this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels.
www.apple.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I've not owned an iphone in many years, but this is an impressive step forward. "Apple unveils powerful accessibility features coming later this year" - www.apple.com/newsroom/202...
VA recently enacted an accessibility law, effective April 24, 2026 or April 2027 depending on population.
Section 2.2-3503 requires all bidders on public contracts to submit an ACR/VPAT evidencing accessibility conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA. 👍 #accessibility
legiscan.com/VA/text/HB25...
Section 2.2-3503 requires all bidders on public contracts to submit an ACR/VPAT evidencing accessibility conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA. 👍 #accessibility
legiscan.com/VA/text/HB25...
Virginia HB2541 | 2025 | Regular Session
Bill Text (2025-03-24) Information Technology Access Act; digital accessibility, definitions, procurement requirements. [Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0571)]
legiscan.com
April 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
VA recently enacted an accessibility law, effective April 24, 2026 or April 2027 depending on population.
Section 2.2-3503 requires all bidders on public contracts to submit an ACR/VPAT evidencing accessibility conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA. 👍 #accessibility
legiscan.com/VA/text/HB25...
Section 2.2-3503 requires all bidders on public contracts to submit an ACR/VPAT evidencing accessibility conformance with WCAG 2.1 Level A/AA. 👍 #accessibility
legiscan.com/VA/text/HB25...
A quick word on tooltips - Because the tooltip itself never receives focus and is not in the tabbing order, a tooltip can not contain interactive elements like links, inputs, or buttons. #accessible #accessibility
April 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
A quick word on tooltips - Because the tooltip itself never receives focus and is not in the tabbing order, a tooltip can not contain interactive elements like links, inputs, or buttons. #accessible #accessibility
I added a new article! - How Accessibility Exceptions and Exclusions Came to Be - designingforaccessibility.com/accessibilit...
#accessibility
#accessibility
Designing for Accessibility - A guide to web accessibility
designingforaccessibility.com
April 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I added a new article! - How Accessibility Exceptions and Exclusions Came to Be - designingforaccessibility.com/accessibilit...
#accessibility
#accessibility
I recently watched a video of a gentleman following a basketball game using an assistive technology device, very cool.
Video link
www.instagram.com/p/DHMg2vHSPCh/
Device info
www.onecourt.io
#onecourtio #accessibility
Video link
www.instagram.com/p/DHMg2vHSPCh/
Device info
www.onecourt.io
#onecourtio #accessibility
OneCourt
OneCourt's tactile broadcast makes live sports broadcasts accessible to Blind and Low Vision fans.
www.onecourt.io
March 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I recently watched a video of a gentleman following a basketball game using an assistive technology device, very cool.
Video link
www.instagram.com/p/DHMg2vHSPCh/
Device info
www.onecourt.io
#onecourtio #accessibility
Video link
www.instagram.com/p/DHMg2vHSPCh/
Device info
www.onecourt.io
#onecourtio #accessibility
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An accessibility statement lets your users know you're committed to web accessibility. These statements usually include the accessibility standard applied, such as WCAG 2.1 AA. They also include contact information in case users encounter problems.
www.w3.org/WAI/planning...
www.w3.org/WAI/planning...
Developing an Accessibility Statement
This resource helps you create an accessibility statement for your own website, mobile application, or other digital content.
www.w3.org
March 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
An accessibility statement lets your users know you're committed to web accessibility. These statements usually include the accessibility standard applied, such as WCAG 2.1 AA. They also include contact information in case users encounter problems.
www.w3.org/WAI/planning...
www.w3.org/WAI/planning...