The author critiques the current hype surrounding AI, drawing parallels to past tech fads like crypto and NFTs. He emphasizes the importance of human involvement in ensuring accessibility in technology, arguing that reliance on AI...
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Understanding the complex Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is essential for web accessibility professionals to avoid misunderstandings and ensure compliance.
The blog post discusses the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and their importance in ensuring web accessibility. The author, Eric Eggert, highlights the longevity of WCAG 2 due to its solid foundation and practical expe...
Eric Eggert discusses the term 'best practice' in the context of web accessibility, contrasting his understanding with that of Craig Abbott. He emphasizes that best practices should exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ...
The author critiques the use of the word 'help' in the context of accessibility, arguing that it implies helplessness and suggests that disabled individuals rely on non-disabled people for assistance. The author emphasizes that th...
Achieving WCAG compliance is a crucial step in accessibility, laying the foundation for further improvements despite its limitations.
Casey Kreer has compiled 188 reports on the state of accessibility in Germany, with 187 failing and one passing. The reports, from 2022 to 2024, highlight the significant lack of implementation of accessibility standards for publi...
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) deadline is near, and the author provides guidance for those who have not met the requirements. The author emphasizes the importance of accessibility, the consequences of non-compliance, and th...
0Tag, you’re it · Eric Eggert
2025-04-21 • blogging writing wcag web standards
The text is a blog post by Eric Eggert in response to a chain letter from Steve Faulkner. Eric discusses his blogging history, platform, writing process, inspiration, and future plans. He also talks about his interests in web acce...
The author launched WAI A Day, a daily random WAI resource fun and information. The web page now lists the URLs together with the dates they have been picked for. The author saves every URL into a JSON file, together with the date...
The author discusses the idea of showcasing web accessibility resources through a social media feed, which he implemented as WAI A Day. He explains the caveats and limitations of the project, and expresses gratitude to his support...
The text discusses the disconnect within the accessibility industry and the introduction of AI in accessibility testing. It highlights the importance of human involvement in accessibility and the potential negative impact of AI on...
The text discusses the difference between sequentially focusable and programmatically focusable UI elements in the context of web accessibility. It explains the criteria for each type of focusable element and their practical appli...
0My grief with WCAG’s “In Brief” · Eric Eggert
2024-09-08 •
The blog post discusses the author's criticism of the execution of the 'In Brief' sections in WCAG's Understanding documents. The author explains the goal of the 'In Brief' sections, why he doesn't like the current implementation,...
The blog post discusses the A, AA, and AAA levels of WCAG and the considerations that contribute to the decision for each criterion. It also proposes gentle WCAG reform and suggests combining the A and AA levels. The author emphas...
The blog post discusses the inefficiency of accessibility audits, the cost of fixing accessibility bugs, and the importance of avoiding accessibility bugs in the first place. It also addresses the challenges of audit reports and s...
The blog post is a deep-dive into the details of Web Content Accessibility Guideline’s (WCAG) Success Criterion 1.4.11 Non-Text Contrast, focusing on its 'User Interface Components' section. It includes practical examples and a de...
0“AI” won’t solve accessibility · Eric Eggert
2024-04-05 •
The blog post discusses the idea that AI will solve accessibility issues, arguing that accessibility is a fundamentally human challenge that requires human solutions. The author refutes the idea of 'generative UI' and AI-driven ac...
0Be anti-ableist · Eric Eggert
2024-04-05 •
The blog post discusses the state of ableism and the obstacles faced by disabled people in an ableist world. The author emphasizes the importance of being anti-ableist and intentional about accessibility in all roles. He also high...
0Access by a thousand curb cuts · Eric Eggert
2024-03-09 •
The text discusses the progress and challenges of web accessibility, highlighting the importance of incremental improvements and the impact of laws and technology. It also addresses the limitations of binary pass/fail standards an...
0It’s the hope that kills you · Eric Eggert
2024-02-03 •
Eric Eggert discusses his career in web accessibility, his work with W3C/WAI, and the progress made in web accessibility. He expresses his disappointment in the lack of progress and the toxic nature of the industry, while still ho...
0The Year of Focus on Focus · Eric Eggert
2024-01-05 •
The blog post discusses the author's yearly theme for 2024, 'The Year of Focus on Focus', which builds on the previous year's theme of 'The Year of Intent'. The author reflects on the challenges faced in 2023 and the need to reduc...
Level Access has announced the acquisition of UserWay for $99 million. The acquisition is controversial as accessibility overlays are criticized for their limited effectiveness and potential privacy issues. The CEO of Level Access...
02023 · Eric Eggert
2023-12-31 •
Eric Eggert reflects on the past year, discussing his personal achievements, hobbies, and work. He talks about his love for TV, his interest in smart home technology, and his efforts to improve accessibility in the industry. He al...