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What does your web page sound like?

You know what your web page looks like. But what does it sound like?

A screen reader lets you listen to the text of your web page.

What is a screen reader?

A screen reader is assistive technology software that provides a way for a person who is blind or has low vision to read and interact with the web. If your web content doesn't work well with a screen reader, then a person with a vision disability can't use your content.

Document Retention Guidance

As you work toward accessibility compliance for Title II ADA, you'll quickly discover just how many documents you've published to your site.

A public website shouldn't be a document repository. Ask yourself: 

Why Converting PDFs to HTML Is a Smart Move

Converting PDF content to structured HTML creates content that is not only accessible and user-friendly, but also AI-compatible.

We are NC Gov 2025

Digital Accessibility Strategies and Tools for North Carolina Government Communications

How AI​ is Changing Search

Search is evolving with artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, chatbots, and voice search. Users now prefer fast, direct answers, leading to the rise of zero-click searches and AI summaries. Learn how to optimize your content with Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) for AI-powered search.

Explore your Editorial Ally

At our last Digital Commons Lunch & Learn, we explored updates to the Editoria11y Accessibility Checker.

How Good Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Can Lead to Better Website 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 Social Media Content

Content in this blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

Understanding URLs, Aliases, Redirects, and Breadcrumbs

Mastering URLs, aliases, redirects, and breadcrumbs in Drupal can significantly enhance your website’s usability and SEO performance.

A Focus on Governance

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.