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Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Issue #11 • 18 February 2025

Hi Reader.

Cookie banners are everywhere, but most of them create frustrating experiences for users—especially those relying on assistive technologies. If your banner isn’t accessible, you could be excluding users and even risking legal trouble.

In my latest blog post, I share my hands-on experience updating a cookie banner to be more accessible. From structuring semantic HTML to improving keyboard navigation and color contrast, I break down practical steps to make your banner more inclusive. Plus, I highlight additional improvements that could take accessibility even further.

Whether you're building a banner from scratch or evaluating third-party options, this post will help you think through key accessibility considerations. Read the full post to ensure your cookie banner works for everyone!​

Speaking at CSUN 2025

​CSUN 2025 is just 3 weeks away, and I'll be speaking on building empathy with stakeholders to drive accessibility within your organization. My presentation will be on Wednesday afternoon (March 12) at 3:20 PM in the Grand GH ballroom. Drop me a line if you will be at the conference. I'd love to say hello in person!

Accessibility around the web

  • ​How I learned to code with my voice - Salma Alam-Naylor​
    Accessibility issues can sneak up on any of us. Here's how one developer navigated an unexpected a11y challenge by learning to code ith her voice.
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  • ​Testing Web Accessibility in Just 1 Minute - Easy A11y Guides​
    In this short YouTube video, Gen Herres outlines her Lightning Audit, a quick 7-step process to gain high-level insight into a website's accessibility status in about 60 seconds.
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  • ​Dungeons & Dragons taught me how to write alt text - Eric Bailey
    A fun take on the similarities between crafting role-playing game adventures and writting effective alternative descriptions for images. It's all about context, vibe, and narrative.

Have a fabulous February!

Simon Miner
Pedal Point Solutions

Need help with web accessibility testing, treatment, or training? Pedal Point Solutions offers a free assessment of your website.

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