In this week’s web design and development news roundup, you’ll learn how to convince others against using dark patterns, find out how to improve speed on your WordPress site, discover how to improve your typography skills, and more. Continue reading May 15, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News
Accessibility
AccessU 2020: Efficient & Effective Design, Conserving Cognitive Energy
In her Efficient & Effective Design, Conserving Cognitive Energy presentation at the AccessU 2020 virtual conference on accessibility, Glenda Sims discussed how designing digital experiences for people with cognitive disabilities offers benefits for everyone.
Sims highlighted the principles designers can use to focus on the functional impacts of cognitive disabilities. In addition, she offered helpful tips and advice for improving the user experience for all.
Here are my notes from her presentation. Continue reading AccessU 2020: Efficient & Effective Design, Conserving Cognitive Energy
Three Ways to Participate in Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020
Returning for the ninth year on Thursday, May 21, 2020, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is the annual worldwide community event to raise awareness about digital accessibility.
People around the world will attend online events, including panel discussions, meetups, and all-day workshops around the world with the goal of talking, sharing, and learning about accessibility, inclusion, and people with different disabilities. Continue reading Three Ways to Participate in Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2020