In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
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
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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
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.
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
