<![CDATA[RSS]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles?utm_source=feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss <![CDATA[RSS]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/src/Frontend/Core/Layout/images/rss_image.png https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:46:12 +0200 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:46:12 +0200 2026 AnySurfer en <![CDATA[Provide an alternative to dragging]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/provide-an-alternative-to-dragging?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=provide-an-alternative-to-dragging Dragging, swiping, and drag&drop are not usable for everyone, as they require fine motor skills and a visual overview of the screen.

Provide an alternative to dragging written by Bart Simons in Movement and flashing.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0100 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/provide-an-alternative-to-dragging <![CDATA[Aria-label and aria-labelledby]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/aria-label-and-aria-labelledby?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aria-label-and-aria-labelledby These attributes may be used to give an element its accessible name.

Aria-label and aria-labelledby written by Bart Simons in Structure and semantics.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/aria-label-and-aria-labelledby <![CDATA[Colour contrast]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/colour-contrast?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=colour-contrast A high colour contrast ratio between a text and its background makes said text easier to read for colour blind and partially sighted users.

Colour contrast written by Lora Vannieuwenhuysen in Contrast and legibility.

]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:08:00 +0100 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/colour-contrast <![CDATA[Self-service terminals and kiosks]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/self-service-terminals-and-kiosks?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-service-terminals-and-kiosks Accessible devices in public spaces must provide different interaction mechanisms. Environmental factors must be taken into account by designers and developers, as well as the accessibility of the device itself, in order to create a customisable user interface.

Self-service terminals and kiosks written by Bart Simons in Accessibility.

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:37:00 +0200 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/self-service-terminals-and-kiosks <![CDATA[Accessible drop down menus]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/accessible-drop-down-menus?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=accessible-drop-down-menus A main navigation with expandable levels is compact, gives users an overview of all pages, and allows to go quickly to a specific page.

Accessible drop down menus written by Bart Simons in Components.

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:19:00 +0100 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/accessible-drop-down-menus <![CDATA[Keyboard navigation]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/keyboardnavigation?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keyboard-navigation All website functionality must be usable by keyboard. This means, among other things, that all links and form fields must be accessible by tab key and usable with the enter key.

Keyboard navigation written by Lora Vannieuwenhuysen in Multiple interaction methods.

]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0200 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/keyboardnavigation <![CDATA[How to write an accessibility statement]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/how-to-write-an-accessibility-statement?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-write-an-accessibility-statement When you make efforts to produce accessible websites and apps, you are encouraged to communicate about it. This can be done by publishing an accessibility statement.

How to write an accessibility statement written by Bart Simons in Accessibility.

]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:32:00 +0100 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/how-to-write-an-accessibility-statement <![CDATA[Techniques to add an alternative text to an image]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/techniques-to-add-an-alternative-text-to-an-image?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=techniques-to-add-an-alternative-text-to-an-image Images can be made accessible by either marking them as decorative or by providing an alternative text. Which technique to choose depends on the way the image has been implemented.

Techniques to add an alternative text to an image written by Inge Rutsaert in Text alternatives.

]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:47:00 +0100 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/techniques-to-add-an-alternative-text-to-an-image <![CDATA[Show and hide content]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/show-and-hide-content?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=show-and-hide-content Techniques for an accessible disclosure: change the button label to indicate the action, use details with summary or indicate the state with aria-expanded.

Show and hide content written by Bart Simons in Components.

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:37:00 +0200 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/show-and-hide-content <![CDATA[CSS generated content]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/css-generated-content?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=css-generated-content CSS allows to insert text, images and icon fonts into a web page. What are the accessibility implications?

CSS generated content written by Bart Simons in Text alternatives.

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:28:00 +0100 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/css-generated-content <![CDATA[Why does an accessible internet matter?]]> https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/why-does-an-accessible-internet-matter?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-does-an-accessible-internet-matter There are humane, technical, financial, and legal arguments in favour of building accessible websites and applications.

Why does an accessible internet matter? written by Bart Simons in Accessibility.

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:17:00 +0200 https://www.anysurfer.be/en/documentation/articles/detail/why-does-an-accessible-internet-matter