In this week’s web design and development news roundup, you’ll learn about the importance of information architecture on UX design, find a three-part webinar series on document accessibility, discover how to progressively enhance a radio button with SVG, and more. Continue reading May 8, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News
Accessibility Win: Hope Video About Detroit
When I read Julie Hind’s tweet yesterday about a new inspirational short video about Detroit, I quickly selected the link.
Some background: I live in metro Detroit, but many of my activities, friends, and clients are in the city.
Our Metro Detroit WordPress and Refresh Detroit meetup events are held in the city.
And before the COVID-19 outbreak, I was birdwatching in Detroit several times a month.
Detroit has been hit hard by COVID-19, with a high number of cases and deaths.
Each day I read heartbreaking stories about the individuals and families whose loved ones have died from COVID-19 in our area.
Which is why I wanted to experience the uplifting video about the resilience of the people in Detroit. Continue reading Accessibility Win: Hope Video About Detroit
Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Kent State Massacre
Hard to believe it’s been 50 years.
On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on unarmed students at Kent State University.
In 13 seconds, four Kent State students were killed and nine students were injured during the campus protest against the Vietnam War. Continue reading Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Kent State Massacre