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GeneralThroughout a product’s life cycle, it is not uncommon to emphasize accessibility in the initial development and design stages. While accessibility is essential to these pre-launch phases, it’s also im
Inclusive Design PracticesThe accessibility of a webpage or web-based product is a marker of a successful deployment strategy. It means that the widest potential client base can use the product. This includes those 26% of Amer
WCAG Principles and ConformanceThe Web Content Accessibility Guidelines , or WCAG, is an internationally-recognized set of standards for digital accessibility. The first version was released in 1999. It has been updated twice since
GeneralAccording to the American Society for Quality , continuous improvement is the “ ongoing improvement of products, services or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements.” The purpose o
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Inclusive Design PracticesWhen a company tries to tackle an accessibility-related project, it needs to do so with the help of an efficient and compatible design team. A successful design team consists of cooperation amongst ma
Inclusive Design PracticesA workflow is an organized step-by-step process used by a business to complete a particular task or project. According to Investopedia , “ Organizations use workflow to coordinate tasks, improve organ
Inclusive Design PracticesStatement: Many marketers need to remember to engage their digital and compliance teams during the build and enhancements phase of site builds to avoid issues.
WCAG Principles and ConformanceVersion 2.2 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ( WCAG ) is due for release in April 2023 . It’s an exciting time for digital accessibility. In this article, we will dive into what changes you
WCAG Principles and ConformanceNobody is perfect. It is inevitable that, despite best efforts, failure in accessibility will happen, especially in website management. How you deal with it will make all the difference in the eyes of
Inclusive Design PracticesEverything starts with an idea, then comes the key beginning step of forming a plan. Whether you’re building a website for a new business or doing a complete revamp of an existing site, you’ll need to
Laws and RegulationsIn our digital world, it’s important to account for everyone interacting with web content. People with disabilities navigate the web using tools like screen readers, closed captioning, voice recogniti
Standards and GuidelinesInternational Organization for Standardization covers a wide range of consumer and organizational issues. These include working conditions, technology, and scientific testing. The scope of ISO also co
Standards and GuidelinesISO is the acronym for the International Organization of Standardization. Through the collaboration of its members, ISO develops and promotes international standards for working conditions, technology
Inclusive Design PracticesExtended reality (XR) is an umbrella term that includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). The XR Association (XRA) is an organization that was established to teach
Testing and EvaluationTo ensure compliance with Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), site developers and business owners must regularly test site functionality and accessible features. While many software produ
Testing and EvaluationTo ensure compliance with Website Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), website developers and business owners must regularly test site functionality and accessible features. Automated accessibilit
Testing and EvaluationWindows Narrator is an accessibility feature natively built into the Microsoft Windows 10/11 operating systems. This screen-reading app can read aloud the text appearing on your computer screen and an
WCAG Principles and ConformanceWith more Americans choosing online banking over brick-and-mortar visits in the wake of COVID-19, banking apps must be fully accessible to meet the financial needs of one in four Americans with a disa
WCAG Principles and ConformanceWhen today’s brands and businesses want guidance on web accessibility, they look to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The original rules came out in 1999 , but much has changed since the ea
Assistive TechnologiesIn 2018, the average company only used five software as a service (SaaS) solutions for day-to-day operations. By 2021, that number had jumped to 110 applications. As you increasingly adopt digital sol
Compliance and ReportingWe all want our businesses to be as accessible and disability-friendly as possible, but how do we know if we've succeeded? How do we know if we’ve created an inclusive place for everyone? A key part o
Workplace and EmploymentIn recent years, major businesses have encouraged more serious efforts toward accessibility in their organization's core processes. The trend has resulted in the designation of Chief Accessibility Off
