In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
Awareness Days and Observances2023 marks another year of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) , which will be held on May 18. From its humble and unexpected origins in 2011, GAAD has endured as one of the leading events in ac
WCAG Principles and ConformanceMany websites utilize Youtube and Microsoft Stream for their websites and corporate events, like training. However, as you should be operating to be accessible, it’s important to ensure that using bot
GeneralOnline trends change daily, especially with social media usage being one of the most popular online activities. In 2021, over 4.26 billion people were using social media worldwide, which analysts pred
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
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GeneralWhen it comes to accessibility, many people want prepackaged, one and done solutions to make their companies and websites accessible without much effort. Instead of regarding accessibility as a standa
ARIA and Semantic StructurePeople don’t pay enough attention to headings when designing a website because they don’t think they serve much purpose. But this is incorrect. Headings are essential to website structure and accessib
GeneralAccessibility is crucial in building your website, but any business owner knows that you get what you pay for. You must adequately budget enough money to make your website accessible: too little and a
Visual and Media AccessibilityPDFs are everywhere. They're frequently used in the workplace because they make it easy to share documents. Despite their convenience, they're not always the best option. PDFs can be difficult to use
Laws and RegulationsYour business's digital platforms must be accessible to reach the widest possible audience and avoid potential legal issues. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , a business’s website (alo
Inclusive Design PracticesWhen new standards are introduced, there will often be debate over the direction a website should take or how standards should apply to a website or other online content. Compatibility, accessibility,
Inclusive Design PracticesCreating a website for your business is a complicated endeavor. You may have to hire out, and settling on a design that pleases everyone can be difficult. The stress of designing a website from the gr
Living with DisabilityApril is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month . Parkinson’s Disease is a degenerative disease of the nervous system that causes a variety of disabilities. Globally, about ten million people have the di
Visual and Media AccessibilityDid you ever feel like you missed out on something at a virtual meeting or live event due to accessibility issues?
GeneralDigital accessibility—the extent to which all individuals can access digital content and technology—is paramount in today’s world. Digital content and interfaces help enable people with disabilities t
GeneralTime and time again, we’ve explained the importance of prioritizing accessibility in day-to-day business operations. It should go without saying that there is a moral imperative to do so. People have
Inclusive Design PracticesCommitting an organization to meet the digital accessibility needs of people with disabilities might require a shift in the organization’s culture. Employees throughout the organization must follow ac
Assistive TechnologiesDigital accessibility is important for people with disabilities who deserve equal access to digital products and services. However, the complexity of digital products can often create barriers for peo
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
Assistive TechnologiesGoogle Calendar is a shareable online calendar through which you can also coordinate meetings , making it a popular tool used by companies worldwide. Its entirely cloud-based, online nature means anyo
GeneralDigital accessibility is designing and developing digital content, such as websites and mobile apps, to make them usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. However, many myths and miscon
Workplace and EmploymentIt’s time for annual evaluations. You schedule each meeting, think back on the year, plan what to say, and then you remember — your next employee has an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) accommoda
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
