Notes # 29: The Most Accessible Stadium, Text On Images, Accessibility Statements...

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Personal Notes

In Notes # 27 and # 28, I wrote about my trip to England, and this is the final post of my “England Accessibility Notes.” I attended two stadium tours in Liverpool. The first one was, of course, Anfield, and it was a great memory. But surprisingly, the Everton Stadium tour was much more exciting for me because the Hill Dickinson Stadium is the most accessible one in the country. For example, normally, we are used to seeing accessible seating in isolated areas, but there is accessible seating on all levels at Hill Dickinson, and they are very close to all the other fans.

Sensory-friendly rooms have started to become standard in the Premier League thanks to Everton’s efforts, allowing neurodivergent supporters to watch the game in the stadium without sensory overload. They also provide audio-description commentary for the blind and British Sign Language interpretation for the deaf at each game. During the stadium tour, guides actively mention their accessibility facilities, and I could feel that they are proud of everything they do. Honestly, these reasons are enough to make me an “Evertonian”.

News

Office For Digital Identities And Attributes: Inclusion Monitoring Report 2026

Source: GOV.UK

In the UK, digital identity and attribute services, such as mobile identity verification apps and selfie-based onboarding screens, are monitored by the government. While 75% of organizations are compliant with WCAG 2.0 AA or higher, there remain issues regarding biometrics. Although 89% of organisations use some form of biometric technology, only 49% of these hold information on accuracy rates for different demographic groups, such as people with disabilities. Moreover, fewer than 10% of the organizations collect demographic data and use it to monitor the inclusivity of their services. In short, while there is considerable advancement in terms of WCAG compliance, inclusivity and accessibility for real users remain at risk.

We Read 102 Accessibility Statements Written By EU Online Shops

Source: Scandiary

Accessibility statements are meant to be informative, especially for persons with disabilities. They should give disabled customers confidence and inform them about any known issues. However, according to research by Scandiary, out of 102 accessibility statements, only 44 have a date indicating when they were last written or reviewed, and only 25 of them list known issues. It is also interesting that while 69 of them mention WCAG, only 47 specify a WCAG level. Please keep your accessibility statements updated and informative.

Small Businesses, ADA And Candycopia Case

Source: Instagram - Candycopia

As Candycopia, a small candy retail shop, faced a five-figure legal settlement over website ADA compliance, and co-owner Alycia Mason shared a video. She explained that they relied on third-party Shopify apps and a developer, and had not heavily invested in their online presence. The video does not contain aggressive opposition to ADA compliance or does not recommend exemptions for small businesses, which is why I love the post. They are trying to help other businesses and say: “If you own a small business — check your website. NOW. Drop a comment or DM me if you want me to share exactly what to look for and how to protect yourself.” There are more than 1,250 comments on that post, and most of them are asking, “What is ADA?”, while also blaming the legal system. It is clear that a lack of awareness on accessibility is still the main issue.

Inspirations

Cognitive Accessibility Capability Check

Source: COGAI

Cognitive accessibility is closely related to general UX rules, but there are still some specific needs that you may miss. COGAI seems like a new website, and they are collecting great resources on cognitive accessibility. I love their capability check survey. As soon as you start answering the questions, your thought process regarding cognitive accessibility and diverse needs begins as well. Also, they provide a free report.

Content On Images: A Common Design Choice With Unexpected Consequences

Source: YouTube – Funka Foundation

As a partially sighted person, image of texts or text overlaid on images are my biggest challenges. Recommending alternatives for these design choices is very difficult as well, because recommendations tend to be very radical. That’s why I usually just say, “Don’t use images of text” or “Use text on a plain background.” Since there are so many considerations like visible focus, contrast ratio, behavior on resize, or device compatibility, I can hardly imagine a simple design solution. However, in that video, you will find some inspirational examples and best-practice implementations for text on images.

TetraLogical – Accessible Components Library

Source: TetraLogical

This is not the first accessible components library that I have seen, but the documentation is the most detailed one yet. For now, there are only 8 components, but they plan to increase the number. The glossary is a great section for beginners. The accessibility requirements section covers not only WCAG criteria but also some user experience issues, such as compatibility with high-contrast themes. Therefore, this is a great resource both in theory and in practice.

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A small candy shop faced a five-figure ADA settlement over its website. Most of the 1,250+ comments on the owner's video asked "What is ADA?"

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