"Accessibility exists because disabled people deserve an equal seat at the table, regardless of how many other people are already sitting there." - Britne Jenke

I became a CPACC (Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies) earlier this year, and while I'm glad I took the test, there were some surprises and the steps weren't entirely smooth.

I walk through my experience of the entire process to help you decide if this test is for you 👩🏻‍💻

For screen readers to recognize headings, heading text can't just be body text or normal text that's been made to look bigger and bolder. It must be formatted as a heading. In Microsoft Word and Google Docs, this can be done in the styles box. In HTML, use the tags h1 through h6.

The #NoMouse Challenge is a global effort to raise awareness about accessible web design. Try using your website without a mouse. Use the keyboard instead. Is it possible to access all features and operate all buttons, sliders, and other controls?

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