December 2011
Livre blanc : les formulaires web – Clever Age, 100% digital
by MoniqueLes formulaires web sont encore et souvent négligés, parfois recouverts d’une couche graphique plus néfaste que pratique, et rarement considérés comme un puissant levier de transformation qu’il s’agisse de produit, de service ou d’information. Ce livre blanc a pour ambition de traiter cette problématique de complétion que l’on retrouve associée à chaque formulaire au travers d’une vision croisée entre accessibilité, ergonomie et esthétique.
November 2011
Adaptive Images in HTML
by milouse & 8 others (via)A simple introduction to web accessibility | Feature | .net magazine
by MoniqueAccessibility can often seem daunting and complex but in fact there are only four types of disability you need to be aware of. Through groupings, simulations and quick fixes, UX and accessibility consultant Ian Hamilton shows that the basics are actually surprisingly simple
A Guide To Improve Your Website's Readability Through Colors
by MoniqueColors have a huge effect on readability. This is why you need to choose them wisely so that they not only create esthetically pleasing combinations but also make it easier for users to read the text. Text is an integral part of any site and we shouldn’t punish visitors for coming to our site by using hard to read color combinations.
Using Fonts for Icons... | CSS-Tricks
by MoniqueI've created this page to attempt to convince you. It shows examples and lists six reasons why it's a good idea and three common arguments against them (some of which I refute).
An accessible, keyboard friendly custom select menu | 456 Berea Street
by Monique & 1 otherAnd finally a reminder: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
August 2011
10 conseils pour rédiger des liens web - Editoile sur LePost.fr (17:00)
by MoniqueLa rédaction des liens est plus complexe qu'il n'y paraît. Elle nécessite quelques bonnes pratiques, pas mal de bon sens et un peu de html.
June 2011
On using h1 for all heading levels in HTML5 | 456 Berea Street
by MoniqueIn the meantime my advice is to use HTML5 sectioning content elements when they are appropriate, but continue to use h1 - h6 for headings. That way you can safely use the new elements.
CSS outline property - outline: none and outline: 0
by Monique (via)a { outline: none; } Don't do it!
April 2011
Web Accessibility: 10 Common Developer Mistakes | Ecommerce Developer
by MoniqueThe most common mistakes made in web accessibility have more to do with a failure to understand what constitutes accessible content than with a failure to understand the technology.
Designing Websites with Understanding and Accessibility
by MoniqueFollow some of these ideas in the future of your layouts. You may be surprised at how positive interactions can be when web processes are slowed and streamlined for efficiency. Regardless of browsers or software you can implement these great changes into your site affecting all bouts of incoming traffic.
March 2011
Make your images accessible | Yahoo! Accessibility Library
by MoniqueImages make web pages interesting. So let’s make them useful for everyone, not just those that can see them.
February 2011
Five kinds of 'alt' text
by MoniqueWhat’s less commonly known is that there are five different classes of image used on web pages and each of those images requires a different approach to writing the ‘alt’ attribute.
January 2011
Stop Arial 11px ! - romy.tetue.net
by Monique & 1 otherCette page est exceptionnellement en Arial 11px, pour servir le propos. J’espère que vous me pardonnerez car ce choix est déplorable pour la lisibilité à l’écran, tant par la taille que par la police. En 2011, prenons la saine résolution d’éradiquer le 11px !
December 2010
Universal Design, Usability, and Accessibility - ProfHacker - The Chronicle of Higher Education
by MoniqueColleges should rethink their approach to designing online environments and digital tools in order to better meet the needs of all of their users, not just those with disabilities
Cognitive Accessibility Online | Yahoo! Accessibility
by MoniqueThere are a number of reasons why cognitive accessibility is not taken into account when designing websites. Accessibility for users with cognitive disabilities can be a far greater challenge than for those with other types of disabilities.
7 Tips and Techniques For Multi-lingual Website Accessibility – Humanising Technology Blog
by MoniqueSorting out domain names, web server configuration, URL structure, page layout and the translation of content are likely to be high on your ‘to do’ list. With all that keeping you busy, meeting the accessibility requirements for your website may slip to the bottom of the pile.
Accessibility First—for a Better User Experience for All :: UXmatters
by Moniquedesigning for mobile before designing a Web application for a desktop browser
Guide to Semantic Use of HTML Elements | Joe Dolson Accessible Web Design
by MoniqueThis guide only deals with elements which have a specific, human-readable meaning.