At our last Digital Commons Lunch & Learn, we explored updates to the Editoria11y Accessibility Checker.
Topics Related to Accessibility
Having a website is essential but it's not enough to just have a good website, it needs to be easy to find and navigate. This is where Search Engine Optimization (SEO) comes into play. SEO helps websites rank higher in search engine results, making them more visible to users. But did you know that good SEO practices can also improve website accessibility? The two concepts are interconnected in many ways.
Creating Accessible Content: Writing for the Web is the first installment of a new learning series that aims to help you make your website accessible to all visitors.
Content in this blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.
NCDIT’s Digital Solutions team is a finalist in the NC TECH Awards for helping state agencies prioritize a digital-first experience for constituents.
At home and away, the Digital Solutions team is hard at work spreading the messages of usability and accessibility in North Carolina.
Since websites are the primary communication channel for state agencies, they are accountable to the public to deliver clear information about state services, agency operations, leadership, and decision-making processes.
Our user community requested the ability to add links to images in CKEditor 5, and we listened! Last sprint, DC-38, we changed a setting to allow users to link images. Unfortunately, this change also allowed the link tool to add bad markup that is inaccessible.
Fast growing North Carolina population expects high-quality digital services from the state, with a focus on enhanced customer experience. "Find it on the website", "Fill out this form online", "Complete the online training", "Download our app” … and many other common interactions with state services illustrate our new reality and the imperative for digital-first public interactions. These interactions reflect the evolving requirements for modern and efficient state services.
Editoria11y is not just a tool; it's a collaborative effort. It empowers everyone, to engage in real-time accessibility checks and contribute to a more inclusive online environment.