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Top 11 Web Accessibility Testing Tools for Colleges and Universities

Introduction Website accessibility is no small matter nowadays. Educational institutions large and small are increasingly involved in accessibility lawsuits due to inaccessible websites. Here is a list of the best accessibility tools to make sure your websites are fully accessible and compliant with Section 508, ADA, and WCAG 2.1 guidelines. What is web accessibility testing? […]

What is an ADA Demand Letter?

Introduction The year 2022 began with the bombshell with organizations across the United States receiving ADA demand letters. The organizations in question had no idea what to do and inadvertently paid a hefty penalty for their noncompliance. It’s no surprise that most of the organizations that received a demand letter were caught unaware about new […]

Diversity and inclusion of Accessibility

How Accessibility Provides Diversity And Inclusion

Introduction Diversity and inclusion have rapidly become a priority for organizations looking to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market. Organizational experts are increasingly becoming aware of the values behind diversity and inclusion which have an important role to play in meeting the accessibility standards. On the road to digital accessibility, it’s important to understand […]

Assistive Technologies That Bridge Accessibility For The Visually Impaired

Digital accessibility is not renowned for being inclusive or easy to grasp. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) assume a knowledge of coding which is beyond that of many professionals. They also assume an awareness of the needs of disabled users and their assistive technologies. Accessibility can seem like a mountain to climb – and […]

Charting Your Accessibility Journey in the State of Illinois

In the year 2020, more than 12.5 million Illinoisans lived with some form of disability. Because of advances in medical science, the number of people surviving disabling accidents and conditions, in general, has grown and the proportion of people with disabilities in society is increasing. As a result of state legislation focusing on education, employment, […]

Demystifying Document Accessibility: 10 Tips to Help Get you Started

It’s easy for a non-disabled person to read a document online. Just point your mouse, see the screen, ignore (or read) the ads and the navigation on a page, and concentrate on the central area of a document that contains content. Skim through the headings, search for an interesting picture, and then settle your eyes […]

Looking Back at Digital Accessibility and Its Significance Today: Timeline of Consequential Events

We live in a world of technology where the blind can overcome great physical feats and the deaf can “hear” music. It makes you wonder how we actually got here? One thing is for sure, we haven’t gotten to this point by accident; we are here by purposeful design. What did it take to get […]

Accessibility Podcasts

This International podcast day, we have compiled a list of podcast playlists for you to hear and enrich your knowledge. For the uninitiated September 30th is celebrated as the International Podcast day. Web Accessibility — Ladybug Podcast Podcast: Accessibility in government A.D.A. Now! Accessibility and Inclusive Design with Derek Featherstone Accessibility Podcast – Document Accessibility […]

The History of Accessibility Standards in the United States & the Future of Web

Accessibility is a legal right and a moral imperative for business enterprises and social institutions today. It also makes business prudence, to invest in providing better accessibility. (Read our article on the increase in revenue of companies that invested in improving accessible here) But, before gaining its legal stature & prominence, there has been a […]

How Improved Accessibility led to Higher Sales for these Companies

According to Digital Commerce 360 analysis of U.S. Department of Commerce data 21.3% of online total sales was online in 2020. Online sales is expected to rise to 95% of total sales by 2040 (Nasdaq). 10% of those customers are people with some form of disability! Enabling accessibility of your digital assets will help your […]

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