In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
Inclusive Design PracticesIt may still be somewhat rare to find leadership roles focused only on accessibility in many organizations, but as prioritizing accessibility becomes a more common goal, strong leaders in accessibilit
Standards and GuidelinesAs e-commerce increasingly becomes the preferred method for many shoppers to purchase everything from apparel and home décor to groceries and toilet paper, ensuring that all business websites are acce
Inclusive Design PracticesSociety relies on strong leaders to provide guidance, support, and direction in making progress and affecting change. As accessibility becomes more defined worldwide, many accessibility champions are
Workplace and EmploymentRemoving barriers to accessibility is crucial to creating more equity within an organization, and instilling a fair, inclusive culture is part of that process.
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Compliance and ReportingIt is estimated that 98 percent of websites don’t offer full accessibility to users. Most websites even fail to provide basic accessibility features, like high-contrast colors and readable fonts. Give
Compliance and ReportingDeadlines are crucial to keeping projects on track, and accessibility efforts are no different. It can be tempting to charge forward as quickly as possible when making changes to improve accessibility
Testing and EvaluationBusinesses use an average of 137 apps per year on average with a 30% churn rate . This means that a third of the apps your business relies on might not be meeting your needs by the end of this year. I
Inclusive Design PracticesIn the seminal case of Domino’s vs. Robles , the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that the internet and digital apps are “places” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act . What this means
Assistive TechnologiesABILITY (formerly Online ADA) has unveiled new software that the company is touting as a one-stop shop for accessibility auditing, remediation efforts, and the creation of digital accessibility compon
Inclusive Design PracticesAs more of society recognizes the importance of accessibility, organizations are taking their responsibilities more seriously. But executive-level leadership in accessibility is still rare. We examine
Inclusive Design PracticesA well-developed user story can serve as a powerful tool in the design and development of user-oriented features. As such, they can also be used to help ensure accessibility is considered and accounte
ARIA and Semantic StructureCurrently, in version ES6, JavaScript has come to be used for everything from adding basic interactions to a page to building full web applications. As ubiquitous as it has become, JavaScript can have
Inclusive Design PracticesEnsuring your organization is inclusive and accessible is more important now than ever. Companies that ignore accessibility standards and laws face hefty fines and potential lawsuits when they choose
WCAG Principles and ConformanceIn the last twenty years, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) , a series of guidelines developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and World Wide Web Consortium, or the W3C, have f
Inclusive Design PracticesOrganizational cultures have an enormous impact on how your accessibility strategy is developed, received, adopted, implemented, and managed. Before an accessibility initiative can be implemented or a
Inclusive Design PracticesFor accessibility professionals working to improve access for persons with disabilities, one of the most important resources to be developed is the accessibility charter. The accessibility charter rep
GeneralIn the environment in which ADA coordinators, accessibility specialists, human resource professionals, facility managers, and other operational personnel operate from day to day, there are unanticipat
WCAG Principles and ConformanceIf your organization has a mobile app, accessibility should be a design consideration from development to deployment. Laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) prohibit discrimination on t
WCAG Principles and ConformanceFebruary 26, 2021, is the deadline to submit comments. The first peek at the long-awaited World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) major update to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines is here. In W3C speak
Laws and RegulationsWhen designing a building, is important to consider accessibility standards mandated by the International Building Code (IBC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accessible means of egress
Standards and GuidelinesEven though stairs may not be accessible to people in wheelchairs, there are a number of guidelines all stairs and handrails need to maintain to ensure maximum safety and accessibility. Fortunately, t
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) defines an accessible route as "a continuous unobstructed path connecting all accessible elements and spaces of a building or facil
