Erik Kroes

Introduction

Hi, I'm Erik. I'm a photographer and creative in the world of accessibility. I like to:

• Sink my teeth into a challenge
• Get the most out of people and situations
• Create structure where there is none
• Use bulleted lists

What can I do for you? Please contact me.

Blog, latest writings

• Inclusion beats optimization

  18-08-2022

  Why accessibility has priority over other issues

• Color and contrast, what does it mean?

  31-08-2021

  The color contrast ratios mentioned in WCAG can give you an insight in how usable your color palette is. How that works isn't very transparent. Learn more about how the color contrast ratio is determined, and what that means for you (and your palette).

• A closer look: "A family evacuated from Afghanistan arrives at Dulles"

  29-08-2021

  I shared an image of Afghan refugees too haphazardly. Let's have a second look.

• A photographer’s view on alt text

  04-08-2021

  Images are visual communication. Consider what you're trying to communicate before you do.