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My friends and I have created a new Figma #plugin designed to help #accessibility specialists and designers review their design files. It's simply called the WCAG Plugin! 🎉 This is an initial release and we're gathering feedback from the community to make it even better! Check it out and contribute please. This plugin integrates accessibility guidelines directly into your design processes and systems with three key features: 🔎 Guideline Search - Quickly find relevant guidelines as a conversation starter and to ensure your designs are providing an equitable experience for all users. 🗂️ Notation Cards - Annotate Figma design files with WCAG guideline cards to increase your knowledge of accessibility requirements and best practices. 🔧 Utility Tokens - Import accessibility utility tokens as Figma variables to ensure accessible design decisions across various design elements and components. https://figma.fun/cotIHE #accessibility #ux #designSystems #tokens #figma #inclusion #disability #wcag #plugin #gaad

With referencing WCAG within design is your thing - this is definitely a plugin to check it out! You can also use the plugin to quickly find accessibility guidelines recommendation on specific topics you are interested. For example animation, by inputting that, it will bring up WCAG AC 2.3.3 animation from interaction.

🌟Excited to share that I've just completed the "How To Design for Accessibility: for UX Designers (WCAG 2.2)" course! This marks the third accessibility course I've completed, further deepening my understanding and skills in this crucial area. With this knowledge, I am now well-equipped to conduct thorough accessibility audits and implement effective strategies to ensure websites are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Accessibility is not just a legal requirement; it's a fundamental aspect of inclusive design, and I’m passionate about making the web a better place for everyone. Looking forward to applying these insights to create more inclusive digital experiences! 💻✨ #Accessibility #UXDesign #InclusiveDesign #WebAccessibility #WCAG

Hey design lovers! 🌟 Did you know that even superstars like Billie Eilish, who lives with Tourette's, benefit from accessible design? 🎤 It highlights how crucial accessibility is in the digital world.✨ Billie's story shows us why WCAG's Motion Actuation guideline is key — it stops devices from misreading unintentional movements. 📱 This is huge because it opens up the digital world to everyone, making sure no one's left out. 🌍 #inclusivedesign #accessibility #disability #diversity #inclusion #design #ux #ui #a11y #wcag #w3c #accessibilitymatters #accessibilityforall #digtal #alttext #webaccessibility #inclusivedesign #userexperience #webdevelopment #seo #billieeilish #Tourette

"Accessibility is more than a trend; it’s a game-changer for your website’s success."🎯 Creating inclusive designs isn’t just about checking a box it’s about opening doors to everyone, regardless of their abilities. When your website is designed with accessibility in mind, you ensure that no user feels left behind. This means considering factors like visual impairments, motor disabilities, and other challenges impacting how someone interacts with your site. 💡 Here’s why accessibility should be your top priority in UI/UX: Reach a wider audience: An inclusive website invites everyone, including the 1 billion people worldwide living with disabilities, to engage with your brand. Boost your brand reputation: Accessibility shows that you care about all your users, making your brand more trustworthy and forward-thinking. Enhance user experience: Accessible designs improve navigation, readability, and overall user satisfaction making the experience better for everyone, not just those with disabilities. Drive conversions: A seamless and accessible website leads to more engaged users and, ultimately, higher conversions. 🚀 Ready to make your website accessible and grow your business? Let’s chat and get your website ready for all users. Book a consultation today! https://lnkd.in/dCxEx5Y3 #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #UIUXDesign #WebAccessibility #UserExperience

🌐 Designing for Accessibility: Why It Matters in UI/UX Accessibility isn’t just a feature; it’s a fundamental aspect of great design. By making your digital products accessible, you ensure that everyone—including people with disabilities—can engage with your website or app seamlessly. Our latest blog explores the importance of accessibility in UI/UX design and provides actionable tips to make your designs more inclusive. 🔍 Key Takeaways: 🌟 Enhanced User Experience: Accessibility improves usability for all, not just those with disabilities. 🧑🤝🧑 Broaden Your Audience: Reach a larger audience by designing inclusively ⚖️ Legal Compliance: Avoid penalties and align with accessibility standards like WCAG and ADA. 📈 Boost SEO: Accessible design often aligns with SEO best practices, improving search rankings. 🤝 Reflect Brand Values: Show your commitment to inclusivity and social responsibility. Designing with accessibility in mind not only makes your products better but also makes the digital world more inclusive. Let’s build a web for everyone! 👉 Read the Full Blog Here: https://lnkd.in/g9AkD4bW #Accessibility #UIUXDesign #InclusiveDesign #TechVraksh #UserExperience #WebDesign #DesignForAll #AccessibilityMatters TechVraksh

🌐 Designing for Accessibility: Why It Matters in UI/UX Accessibility isn’t just a feature; it’s a fundamental aspect of great design. By making your digital products accessible, you ensure that everyone—including people with disabilities—can engage with your website or app seamlessly. Our latest blog explores the importance of accessibility in UI/UX design and provides actionable tips to make your designs more inclusive. 🔍 Key Takeaways: 🌟 Enhanced User Experience: Accessibility improves usability for all, not just those with disabilities. 🧑🤝🧑 Broaden Your Audience: Reach a larger audience by designing inclusively. ⚖️ Legal Compliance: Avoid penalties and align with accessibility standards like WCAG and ADA. 📈 Boost SEO: Accessible design often aligns with SEO best practices, improving search rankings. 🤝 Reflect Brand Values: Show your commitment to inclusivity and social responsibility. Designing with accessibility in mind not only makes your products better but also makes the digital world more inclusive. Let’s build a web for everyone! 👉 Read the Full Blog Here: https://lnkd.in/g_EHu-EJ #Accessibility #UIUXDesign #InclusiveDesign #TechVraksh #UserExperience #WebDesign #DesignForAll #AccessibilityMatters TechVraksh

Accessibility in web design isn't just a 'nice to have'. It's a fundamental part of web development.   1 in 5 people in the UK have a disability, so as creators we must prioritise digital inclusion. This means catering for diverse audiences of all backgrounds and abilities. It isn't just a legal matter - it also has a huge influence on the consumer buying process, directly impacting the bottom line.   So, how do we ensure our website is inclusive? Find out in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/dKj8Q2ut   #webaccessibility #inclusion #diversity #webdesignforall #digitalinclusion #webdesign #webdevelopment #ux #userexperience

As an Accessibility Expert of your team. Your job is to include and think about accessibility in each and every stage of project. From design to implementation, You have to sit with designer or UI/UX team and discuss the accessible designs and try to follow WCAG 2.2 guidelines Same goes for the development phase as well. Then obviously we have to test 🔍🔍 the project against the defined standards and need to do necessary improvements. But one thing we often forget is to conduct accessibility training in our team, As an expert its your responsibility that you conducts training and make people aware about it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯,𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟  🤝 #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionIsKey #LetsMakeItHappen 💪🏼 #teknotrait Teknotrait Solutions #a11y #WCAG

💡 Creating inclusive designs that cater to users with disabilities is not just about accessibility—it’s about fostering innovation and ensuring a broader reach for all users. When designers prioritize inclusivity, they improve usability for everyone. For example, adding clear, descriptive alt text to images doesn’t just help visually impaired users, it also enhances SEO on website platforms. Here are some other great ways to design for accessibility... 🎨 Designing with color contrast in mind. This ensures that those with color vision deficiencies can navigate your interface, but it also improves visibility for users in low-light conditions. ⌨️ Implementing keyboard navigation Keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility helps support individuals with mobility and visual impairments. ⚡ Give your users options Providing multiple ways to complete tasks, such as offering both voice and text-based inputs benefits a wide range of users and makes the overall experience more adaptable. 🤝 Inclusivity is an ongoing commitment. Regular testing with users who have disabilities, as well as those without, ensures that your design continues to evolve and stays accessible to all. At 7Factor, we prioritize inclusive design to create user-friendly software that reaches everyone. If you want to make your product more accessible and effective for diverse users, let’s work together: https://loom.ly/jsFA_Ec #SoftwareConsulting #AccessibleDesign #UX #UI #DesignForDisabilities