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Geoffrey Crofte
@geoffreycrofte.bsky.social
✏️ Senior UX/UI Designer. Speaker/Writer/Teacher
📚 Design System, Usability, Accessibility & CSS Expert
🥋 I know kung-fu, I'm a Lion Dancer, I'm a real Ninja
I love Germany right now 😂
I hope the other European countries follow them on this topic.
German auditors have rejected #accessibility overlays for EAA compliance, sparking a crucial discussion on effective solutions. Chris Yoong’s article sheds light on this important topic. Let’s prioritize genuine accessibility!

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#EAA #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #A11y
German auditors reject accessibility overlays in EAA context
Use of accessibility widgets disqualifies websites from BIK certification
chrisyoong.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Le deuxième volume de la série Product Design est enfin disponible en format papier en plus du format ebook. 🍾

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February 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Offer alternatives for interactive elements like carousels, they aren't accessible to everyone. Want to know how to implement them? Check the official W3C ARIA Patterns! #accessibility #a11y
January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Closed captions were first developed for live TV in the 1970s. Who said digital accessibility is new already? Your website is just 55-year late. #accessibility #a11y
January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Accessibility improves the experience for aging populations too. Yes, you can hide yourself in your youth, your current abilities, but one day you'll need accessibility too. #accessibility #a11y
January 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Ensure your site can be used in both portrait and landscape orientations. It's responsiveness! Nowadays, it shouldn't be an option anymore. #accessibility #a11y
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Ensure your links are visible and distinguishable from regular text. There is a good practice for that: links are underlined, and what's underlined is link. #accessibility #a11y
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Use headings and landmarks for better screen reader navigation. Bonus points: it improves SEO and AI interpretation. #accessibility #a11y
January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Don't forget to test with real users who have disabilities. Being 100% compliant is just the beginning. If you do user testing, then you already know their value! Tools alone aren't enough. #accessibility #a11y
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Captions are great solutions for accessibility. They also improve comprehension for non-native speakers too! And they bring so many solutions with them. #accessibility #a11y
December 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Add short descriptive titles to all web pages for better assistive tech navigation. #accessibility #a11y
December 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Design for offline scenarios. Accessible apps and sites work without constant internet. Inform users of what happens when offline. #accessibility #a11y
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Accessibility is a journey, not a checklist. Continuous improvement is key. Educating yourself and changing your company's culture is part of the journey. #accessibility #a11y
December 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On complex forms, add an error summary for forms so users know what to fix at a glance. If the form is long, add contextual errors near the field. #accessibility #a11y
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Offer clear focus states for all interactive elements, don't rely on your CSS framework styles that remove outline by default. Focus state is like your mouse cursor for keyboard users. #accessibility #a11y
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Use auto-complete attributes in forms to save user time. It takes a lot of time for disabled folks to fill in a form. It'll save them precious minutes and efforts, and will improve your overall usability. (I talk about that in my books) #accessibility #a11y
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Support device orientation. Don't lock users into one mode (like portrait only). People with strong motor disabilities sometimes can't rotate their phone. #accessibility #a11y
December 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Accessibility improves the experience for aging populations too. Yes, you can hide yourself in your youth, your current abilities, but one day you'll need accessibility too. #accessibility #a11y
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Test your website at 200% zoom, it's a WCAG AA requirement for people with low vision. Know that some people might make a 500% zoom on your content. Test your forms and critical information. #accessibility #a11y
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Avoid low-contrast hover/focus effects, they can be invisible to some users. Make them obvious, they are here to be seen. #accessibility #a11y
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
People with disabilities control $13 trillion in disposable income globally. And your website is still not accessible? Your bad, really! Your competitor will grab this potential market for you. #accessibility #a11y
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ensure interactive elements like sliders have keyboard controls. I'm not talking about slideshow, as you should already be avoiding them for obvious usability reasons, right? #accessibility #a11y
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Design for reduced cognitive load: simple layouts, shorter texts, explicit and direct tone help everyone focus better. #accessibility #a11y
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Over 15% of adults report hearing loss, yet many websites and videos lack captions. Auto-captions are ok, but for complex or niche topics, they are often insufficient. #accessibility #a11y
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Check your site's responsiveness on various devices. Accessibility = flexibility. Accessibility = diverse ways of accessing your content. Respect this diversity of you want more visits on your website. #accessibility #a11y
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM