A11y explained with Diana

Web accessibility is not something you understand by reading the criteria

If someone wants to understand what web accessibility actually is, I would not recommend to read WCAG as a first step.

Should companies try to self-check their web accessibility before hiring an expert?

I’m currently working on a practical guide for companies on how to self-check their digital accessibility properly - with the mistakes to avoid, the…

As a web accessibility specialist, I still didn’t come across a truly accessible PDF document

It raises an uncomfortable question: are accessible PDFs still so rare because they’re almost impossible to create? I mean a PDF that is actually…

A heading is not bold text and bold text is not a heading

One of the most common HTML mistakes I still see is using headings because they look bigger and bold, or using bold text to create what visually appears…

“We’re a small team. We don’t have the resources to think about accessibility.”

Ironically, after auditing multiple large organizations, I’ve come to believe that small teams often have an advantage when it comes to accessibility.

Are we creating accessibility barriers by increasing cognitive load via communication?

I often write about how usability and accessibility barriers become dramatically worse when people are stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, sleep-deprived…

Did you ever think that many of the people struggling with your website may have a disability you would never notice?

When we hear the word disability, many people still imagine something visible.

Why placeholders cannot replace labels

One of the most common accessibility mistakes that I observe in forms is using placeholder text instead of a proper label.

How a content-rich webpage can present a blank space for many users

A webpage may appear full of information:

5 free accessibility apps making impact in 2026

I follow apps that help people live more independently, especially those that use technology to remove barriers and make everyday life more accessible.