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Accessibility in Action | Sharing Links That Are Clear

Accessibility in Action | Sharing Links That Are Clear

by Cassie Brusch | Feb 2, 2026 | Digital Accessibility

Screen readers pull up a list of all links on a page. If every link says “click here” or “read more,” it’s impossible to know what each one does. Links should tell users exactly where they are going. What Makes a Link Accessible Accessible links: Describe the...
Accessibility in Action | Using Color Contrast to Improve Clarity

Accessibility in Action | Using Color Contrast to Improve Clarity

by Cassie Brusch | Feb 2, 2026 | Digital Accessibility

Color can support meaning, but only when it is readable. Low contrast combinations make content difficult or impossible to read for people with low vision or color blindness, and challenging for everyone else. What Is Color Contrast Contrast is the difference between...
Accessibility in Action | Choosing Fonts Everyone Can Read

Accessibility in Action | Choosing Fonts Everyone Can Read

by Cassie Brusch | Feb 2, 2026 | Digital Accessibility

Fonts do more than show style. They directly affect how easily someone can read, process, and understand information. People with dyslexia, low vision, or cognitive disabilities may struggle with ornate or compressed fonts. Anyone can have trouble reading small, thin...
Accessibility in Action | Why Digital Accessibility Matters

Accessibility in Action | Why Digital Accessibility Matters

by Cassie Brusch | Feb 2, 2026 | Digital Accessibility

Creating inclusive, accessible digital content isn’t an extra step or just good practice; it’s essential to ensuring every learner has equal access to the resources they need to succeed. As more teaching, learning, and communication happen online, accessibility...
Making Content More Perceivable

Making Content More Perceivable

by Cassie Brusch | Dec 5, 2025 | MCIU Featured Post, Recent Posts

Helping Every Learner Actually See, Hear, and Understand Content If you haven’t learn about the Perceivable principle yet, read the previous post on Perceivable. Here are some strategies you can use to make your content more perceivable. Add useful text alternatives...
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