Understanding the New DOJ Accessibility Web Rule: What Higher Ed & Government Needs to Know
If you manage a website or mobile app for a public university, municipality, or government agency, there’s an important accessibility update you’ll want on your radar. In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that officially strengthens accessibility requirements for […]
The Most Common Web Accessibility Mistakes We See — and How Public Institutions Can Avoid Them
Practical guidance for government and higher-education teams preparing for the April 2026 deadline As April 2026 approaches, we’re seeing more and more government agencies and colleges take accessibility seriously — and that’s something we genuinely appreciate. Accessibility has never been just a checkbox or a deadline for at AndiSites. It’s about making sure people can […]
Choosing a Website Accessibility Tool
Website accessibility is essential for ensuring that all users, regardless of their abilities, can navigate and interact with your site. With nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. having some form of disability, making your website accessible is not only a legal requirement (under the ADA) but also the right thing to do. Fortunately, […]
Why You Should Choose WooCommerce for Online Store Accessibility
Imagine a digital world where everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, can navigate through online stores, making purchases with ease. Thanks to WooCommerce’s commitment to accessibility, this vision is a reality for WordPress websites. In this blog post, we delve into why WooCommerce is good for accessibility, shedding light on the innovative features and thoughtful […]
Maximize Usability: Build Accessible Forms with Gravity Forms
Imagine navigating a website where every click feels like a triumph and every form submission a victory. For many users, this dream is far from reality due to inaccessible web design. As the digital world expands, so does our responsibility to ensure that everyone—regardless of ability—can participate fully and seamlessly. This brings us to one of the most powerful tools for WordPress: Gravity Forms. While this versatile plugin is known for its robust form-building capabilities, its true potential lies in creating accessible forms that maximize usability for all users.
Accessibility isn’t just a trend or a regulatory checkbox; it’s a pathway to inclusivity and better user experiences. When you build accessible forms with Gravity Forms, you are not only improving your site’s functionality but also opening doors to a broader audience. From visually impaired individuals relying on screen readers to those who navigate through keyboards, accessible forms ensure that no one is left behind. This blog post will delve into the practical steps and best practices for harnessing Gravity Forms to create forms that are as inclusive as they are effective. Ready to make your website a more welcoming place? Read on to discover how you can achieve this.
External Links Opening in the Same Tab: Redefining User Experience
Are you committed to the “rule” that internal links on your web pages should open in the same tab, but external links should open in a new tab? So were we….until recently. Read on to understand why–it might just blow your mind. Imagine you’re deeply engrossed in an article and click on an intriguing external […]
The Importance of Inclusive Language
The reasons for using inclusive language are becoming increasingly important in today’s society. In this article, we discuss what inclusive language means, and how it relates to SEO. What is Inclusive Language? According to the Linguistic Society of America (LSA), it is defined as: Language that acknowledges diversity, conveys respect to all people, is sensitive […]
8 Things AndiSites Does to Ensure Website Accessibility
The principles of web accessibility are known by the acronym “POUR”: Perceivable Operable Understandable Robust Accessibility, as it applies to the web, can be best described by the definition of the word. The quality of being easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, use, or understand. How We Ensure Website Accessibility AndiSites works hard to […]
Why Simple Features and Functions are Important
Simple features and easy-to-use functions are so important for UX (User Experience). Here’s our thoughts and top tips for streamlining your website. Views on Simple Features from the Experts In a recent blog post, User Experience specialist Jakob Nielsen discusses research verifying that the typical website user will never get to most of your features. As […]