In this week’s web design and development news roundup, you’ll learn what questions to ask a business before taking on a new project, find out what’s in the latest WordPress 5.7 version, discover how to create responsive text based on image size, and more. Continue reading March 12, 2021: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News
Axe-con: The Future of Accessibility with Vint Cerf
Making a piece of software accessible to people with a broad range of disabilities is hard, says Vint Cerf, widely recognized as one of the “Fathers of the Internet.”
For someone with visual impairments, they may need magnification, color contrast, or a voice presentation of the interface.
While someone who has a motor disability may need to use a keyboard or an eye-tracking device.
In his The Future of Accessibility keynote address at the axe-con two-day conference, Cerf discussed how accommodations for people with disabilities benefit everyone, why people with disabilities need to be part of the design process, and the importance of empathy. Continue reading Axe-con: The Future of Accessibility with Vint Cerf
3 Ways to Participate in International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
In addition, it’s a call to action day to raise awareness and take part in gender equality events and raise funding for women-focused organizations.
People around the world attend online events, presentations, panel discussions, and other celebrations to reflect on the progress made and celebrate advances made by women in our lives.Continue reading 3 Ways to Participate in International Women’s Day