End-of-Year Accessibility Training: Building Future Skills
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on your growth and plan for what’s next. Whether your team is experiencing a quieter holiday season or…
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Preventing Ageism in Design: Digital Accessibility for Older Adults
As technology continues to shape our world, it’s more important than ever to ensure that older adults are not excluded from digital spaces. Ageism in design — whether intentional or…
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Do Your Self-Service Healthcare Kiosks Comply with ACA Section 1557?
This article provides information about accessibility laws and regulations but is not legal advice. You should consult a lawyer for advice on specific legal issues or problems. Self-service kiosks have…
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ACA Section 1557: Healthcare Digital Accessibility Is No Longer Optional
The effort to drive healthcare access into the 21st century has proven successful, thanks partly to the COVID-19 pandemic that forced healthcare organizations and their patients into a touchless society…
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So, You Got an ADA Demand Letter, Now What?
This article provides information about accessibility laws and regulations but is not legal advice. You should consult a lawyer for advice on specific legal issues or problems. For many organizations,…
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Show Your Gratitude: How You Can Give Back to the Blind and Low-Vision Community This Holiday Season
Editor’s note: The organizations mentioned throughout this article have not paid to be included, we simply want to publicize their efforts to build awareness and support people with disabilities. The…
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Convince Your Boss to Partner with an Accessibility Audit Service Provider
Your digital accessibility journey can kick off on a positive note with a complimentary scan of your website, empowering you to enhance accessibility before issues arise. Or your journey might…
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World Usability Day 2024: Building Accessible, Usable, and Inclusive Digital Experiences for All
Usability and accessibility are essential qualities of digital spaces that welcome and serve everyone. For people with disabilities who rely on accessible digital content in daily life, inclusive design fosters…
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What Is the Digital Accessibility Maturity Model?
Every organization needs a starting point for accessibility, but true maturity is an ongoing journey. It’s not just about meeting a set standard and calling it a day. Accessibility maturity…
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Designing for Accessibility – Create Accessible User Experiences with AT User Flow Testing
Many organizations on their journey to make digital products more accessible start with a focus on testing against standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This helps ensure…
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JAWS Inspect Update: October 2024
JAWS Inspect has recently introduced several key updates designed to enhance your testing workflow, making it more efficient and effective than ever. Let’s dive into what’s new and how these…
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Transforming Dev Teams: How Strategic Digital Accessibility Services Streamlines Workflows
Is your organization relying on a one-time audit to meet accessibility standards? Do you find that as your digital assets evolve, accessibility issues keep surfacing, leaving you vulnerable to compliance…
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Measuring Accessibility Success: KPIs that Drive Continuous Improvement
Part of having a complete accessibility program is establishing metrics to validate the work and quantify the return on investment. One of the most effective ways to do this is…
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Are You Conducting User Flow Testing in These 4 Critical Areas?
Imagine trying to navigate your favorite e-commerce website as a screen reader user, but instead of hearing about images, product descriptions, and organized menus, you’re greeted by silence. Buttons don’t…
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Enhancing Self-Service Kiosk Accessibility: Why Compatibility with JAWS for Kiosk Matters
Kiosks have become a regular part of daily life, allowing customers to check in at airports, withdraw cash from ATMs, and order food at quick-service restaurants (QSRs) with ease. These…
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Accessible Voting: Removing Barriers for Voters with Disabilities
The 2024 United States Presidential Election is quickly approaching, making it more important than ever that voting is accessible to everyone. Unlike the 2020 election, which took place during the…
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Digital Accessibility Audit Snapshot: One Is Not Done
When it comes to digital accessibility, audits are essential for finding accessibility gaps and barriers, but a one-time audit won’t deliver long-term results. Yet, many organizations approach audits as one-off…
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Navigating Tough Conversations with SHARK Communication for an Inclusive Workplace
Imagine this: A disabled employee approaches HR to discuss a recent promotion decision. They believe their disability may have played a role in being overlooked for the role, despite meeting…