Accessibility testing tools
June 19, 2021 in category Accessibility
A practical overview of accessibility testing tools and techniques I’ve used to find and evaluate accessibility issues.
Osiris - the first cat who seems to be concerned for my well-being
June 12, 2021 in category Cats
Osiris seems to be concerned for my well-being. And he really does love attention.
Links and other call to action elements
June 05, 2021 in category Accessibility
How to write clearer link text and style call-to-action elements so their purpose is easier to understand.
Forms
May 30, 2021 in category Accessibility
Accessibility basics for forms, from correct markup to clearer error messages that do not rely only on color.
Colors
May 22, 2021 in category Accessibility
Why color should never be the only way information is conveyed, and how to use it as a supporting visual cue.
Page and content language
May 15, 2021 in category Accessibility
Why page and content language must be programmatically defined so assistive technologies can interpret them correctly.
Animations and prefers-reduced-motion
May 08, 2021 in category Accessibility
Why some animations can cause discomfort and how prefers-reduced-motion helps create a safer experience.
Lumia the night terror
May 02, 2021 in category Cats
A lighter post about Lumia’s creative nighttime chaos and the clever ways she tries to get what she wants.
What is WCAG?
April 25, 2021 in category Accessibility
An introduction to WCAG, the four accessibility principles behind it, and what the conformance levels A, AA, and AAA mean.
Personal project remakes
April 17, 2021 in category Tech
How I refreshed or rebuilt my personal project sites to unify their look, functionality, and overall direction.
Gatsby versus Next.js
April 10, 2021 in category Tech
My comparison of Gatsby and Next.js for static sites, based on plugins, image handling, and project needs.
Alan Wake - so horrible but oh so good!
March 21, 2021 in category Games
Alan Wake is a psychological thriller with a captivating story. I loved how well the game got me creeped out, well done again Remedy!