Don't Waste Money on an Accessibility Audit - Dennis Deacon Most organizations waste half their accessibility audit investment. Learn why acting on audit findings matters as much as the VPAT itself.

Spending $50K on an accessibility audit but ignoring the remediation guidance? You're wasting half your investment. The VPAT isn't the finish line. The real work starts after.

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#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #VPAT #InclusiveDesign #A11y #ProductStrategy #UX

How do you build a brand for a client who won't see it? Something Familiar discusses creating an experience beyond sight.

A great article from our friends at @onvero.bsky.social who discuss their approach to a rebrand that is inclusive for all users and how working alongside their CEO, who is blind, changed a design agency's approach to brand design: zurl.co/aeJ6s

#InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility

Working with @qmul.bsky.social, our experts have transformed SHAPE Health's site from a Framer to a scalable, accessible #WordPress platform.

Find out how we built an evolving site for collaboration, insight, and real-world impact: zurl.co/VSTH1

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #Education

Two SDNY Decisions in One Week Show Courts Are Done Messing around with Questionable Accessibility Litigation Courts in SDNY have been showing their impatience with repetitive, cookie-cutter accessibility lawsuits for years. Two decisions from the Southern District of New York were issued last week.

SDNY just rewarded orgs that do real accessibility work and warned overlay vendors hiding behind fine print. Courts are done with shortcuts. Document everything.

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#DigitalAccessibility #ADA #WebAccessibility #A11y #LegalRisk #Compliance

Blue text on white bacground: 'over 2,2 billion people worldwide have vision impairments. Can they read your site? Image of a circular graph showing a small portion (about 1/5th) described as 'homepages passing minimum contrast requirements' as the rest of the circle is described as 'homepages failing minimum contrast requirements.' Underneath: '8 times out of 10, design choices make it hard for them. Underneath: logo of umbraad, and highlighted text: 'the accessibility chat. free virtual event. May 21st.'

On May 21st, the community that builds the web takes a deep dive into the current state of #digitalaccessibility, blockers and solutions towards a better web experience, for all.
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Digital inclusion: raising the bar with AI and automation With accessibility more important than ever, inclusive AI can help enterprises become proactive and scale solutions.

Accessibility is becoming a proactive, scalable capability.

A Cognizant blog explores how AI and automation can help organizations become more inclusive by focusing on human-centered digital experiences.

Explore the blog: https://f.mtr.cool/sdrxgsduos
#DigitalAccessibility #AI #a11y

The Accessibility Problem Isn't Design. It's Engineering. | gbbns.co Accessibility failures aren't design oversights — they're engineering failures. The full-stack hiring trend, AI-generated code with no context, and a compliance-first mentality have combined to create a crisis hiding in plain sight. Here's what's actually going wrong, and what fixing it actually looks like.

Accessibility failures aren't a design problem. Designers do the work. Engineering ships something broken. Front-end is a specialism, not a layer. We need to stop pretending otherwise.

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#DigitalAccessibility #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #A11y #WebDev

Accessibility isn't just physical. Cognitive barriers are real. Clear, predictable, low-effort design helps everyone think less and do more.

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#CognitiveAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #UXDesign #Neurodiversity #Cognitive #DigitalAccessibility

A11y 101: 2.5.3 Label in Name We all navigate the internet and computers in different ways. Some use screen readers, others keyboard, and some people by voice. Success Criterion 2.5.3 was created to support these diverse method…

If your button says "Submit" but your code says something else, voice control users are lost. WCAG 2.5.3 is about making the map match the territory. Great breakdown by Nat Tarnoff.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #WCAG #InclusiveDesign #WebDevelopment #WebDev

An infographic breaks down the 2026 WebAIM Million Report, where one million top homepages were analysed to assess their accessibility. The findings were that 56,114,377 distinct accessibility errors were detected, with 95.9% of the sites having WCAG 2 failures. The top six errors were: 1. Low contrast text – 83.9% 2. Missing alt text – 53.1% 3. Missing labels – 51% 4. Empty links – 46.3% 5. Empty buttons – 30.6% 6. Missing language – 13.5% With 1 in every 26 elements presenting errors to disabled users. In total, there was a 10.1% increase in errors since 2025.

The Million Report looks at the state of #DigitalAccessibility across the web by analysing 1 million homepages. The report exposes a widening gap with errors increasing by over 10% from 2025.

Our blog breaks down the key findings and what can be done to improve #accessibility: zurl.co/MhsHE


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PDF Remediation Joe Gullo - Digital Accessibility Expert | EU, NL & US Compliance

I tested 14 accessible PDFs last week. Zero worked.

Free assessment to see where you stand: joegullo.com/work-with-me...

#pdfAccessibility #adaCompliance #WCAG #section508 #digitalAccessibility

Put aria-hidden=true on decorative SVGs - Manuel Matuzovic I'm a frontend developer in Graz, specialized in HTML, accessibility, and CSS layout and architecture.

One attribute. Huge accessibility win. Always add aria-hidden="true" to decorative SVGs or screen readers will announce them as "Image" or "Graphic." Don't create noise for assistive tech users.

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#WebAccessibility #A11y #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #WebDev

What I Like About WCAG 3.0 - AFixt The W3C published an updated Working Draft of WCAG 3.0 on September 4, 2025, and I’ve spent considerable time pulling it apart. The accessibility community has been tracking this specification since the first public working draft dropped in January 2021, and after years of watching the sausage get made this latest draft finally feels like […]

WCAG 3.0 isn't finished, but the thinking behind it is the best the accessibility world has seen. Outcome-based. Process-aware. Graduated conformance. The future looks right.

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#DigitalAccessibility #WCAG3 #DigitalInclusion #A11y #WebStandards #WCAG

Everything you never wanted to know about visually-hidden The one where I attempt to answer a question

Is .visually-hidden still pulling its weight in 2026? David Bushell went full rabbit hole on this accessibility staple. Spoiler: it depends. A must-read for every frontend dev.

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#DigitalAccessibility #CSS #WebDevelopment #FrontEnd #A11y

Local presenters urge City of Austin to prioritize converting PDFs to accessible HTML Presenters from AIM Robotics and University of Texas demonstrated converting city PDFs into accessible HTML, saying properly structured HTML forms improve screen‑reader compatibility and recommending an inventory-and-priority approach; presenters noted rising lawsuits and cited remediation costs of roughly $5–$12 per page for manual services.

Austin's PDF files are leaving blind and low-vision residents in the dark, but a solution using AI could unlock new employment opportunities for all.

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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #DigitalAccessibility #CivicInnovation #EmploymentOpportunities

An infographic displays ways to help people with Parkinson’s in the digital world to support World Parkinson’s Day. 1. Help non mouse users by designing for keyboard and speech only use, 2. Give prompts about how to successfully complete actions, 3. Create large clickable buttons with ample space between elements, 4. Give processing time for users by removing page timeouts, 5. Provide shortcuts to avoid tiring users through lots of typing. Visit ww.horlix.com to take a free accessibility test.

#Parkinsons is on the rise, with 166,000 people currently diagnosed in the UK.

On #WorldParkinsonsDay, we are sharing some ways organisations can make the usability of their websites easier for people with to access and navigate their platforms: zurl.co/ZfMZ2

#Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility

On matters of accessibility - Beth DeConinck Personal website and portfolio for Brian DeConinck, a digital accessibility specialist.

Accessibility isn't a checkbox. It's civil rights in code. Beth DeConinck's article is essential reading for anyone who builds for the web.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #DigitalInclusion #UX #WebAccessibility

How do I make a flowchart accessible? | Digital Accessibility Step 1: Design your flowchart with accessibility in mind. Ensure that your flowchart has accessible color pairings. The Berkeley Brand site has a great color combination tool that will show you all accessible color pairings that also follow university brand colors. Colors - UC Berkeley Brand Don’t use color alone to show meaning. If you are using color to indicate a change in

Accessible flowcharts aren't optional, they're inclusive design in action. UC Berkeley's guidance is clear: use accessible color pairings, never rely on color alone & always provide a long text description.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y

Getting Developers to Care about Accessibility: Carrots and Sticks Most developers aren't intentionally hostile to accessibility. They just weren’t taught about its importance. Plus, change is hard. Successful change requires understanding what actually motivates people, and applying the right pressure in the right places.

Pleading won't make devs care about accessibility. Strategy will. Incentives + real consequences = culture change. Great read from Sheri Byrne-Haber.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #A11y #SoftwareDevelopment #TechLeadership #DigitalInclusion #WebDev #MobileDev

Does digital accessibility actually drive business growth? 58% of business leaders say yes - My Hudson Valley AudioEye reports that 58% of business leaders see digital accessibility as a growth opportunity, improving conversions and customer experience.

For years, designing websites that work for people with #disabilities was treated as a legal problem, not a business one. But a recent report has discovered that mindset is changing fast, with 58% of business leaders confirming #DigitalAccessibility actually drives business growth: zurl.co/dmFZT

Ensure content accessibility for visually impaired users with our alt text writing services

#AltText #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveContent #ContentOptimization #LapizDigital

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How to use links inclusively on digital platforms: 1. Write descriptive link text - Don’t write ‘click here’ - give direction. 2. Make links clear and easy to see - Underline links and have hover states. 3. Give link download details - Write the file’s name, type and size. 4. Don’t open links in new windows - Except in a form element e.g. to T&Cs. 5. Give direction with image links - Use directional alt text e.g. homepage. 6. Use shortened links on posts - Don’t use full URLs on social media.

Changing the way you use link text makes a fundamental difference when it comes to #DigitalAccessibility. In particular, using inclusive links helps #VisuallyImpaired users navigate your platform.

Small changes make a big difference to your online audience: zurl.co/nfQAe

#A11y #Accessibility

The Enforced Accessibility of the Geolocation Element It's a strange situation where some CSS is disallowed, some is allowed but breaks the button, and some is capped.

The HTML <geolocation> element enforces accessibility and security in new ways, shaping how we handle location permissions and styling in web apps.

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#WebAccessibility #HTML #UX #FrontendDevelopment #InclusiveDesign #A11y #DigitalAccessibility

Passing an accessibility audit in 2026 is a milestone. Sustaining compliance after that is the real work.

Use layered testing (automated and manual) and follow a repeatable process to stay compliant. ♿️

#DigitalAccessibility #Compliance

How to Create a Restaurant Website with Accessibility in Mind Opening up your QSR website to a wider audience is key to driving more orders, and understanding how to create a restaurant website with accessibility in mind is where it all begins. A whopping 25…

Accessibility makes your restaurant website stronger for everyone and expands your audience. Focus on clear navigation readable menus and inclusive forms.

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#DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #RestaurantTech #WebDev #CustomerExperience #A11y

Accessibility is no longer just about websites—it’s about every digital touchpoint, from PDFs to videos, and every organization serving the public.

Under the updated ADA rules, accessibility now applies to all digital content on government-funded websites—including PDFs. Now is an important moment to take a fresh look at how accessible your full digital ecosystem really is.

#Accessibility #ADACompliance #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign

Confused about WCAG guidelines? Join Olha, YuJa’s very own accessibility specialist in her new mini series as she takes you through steps to resolve digital accessibility issues. More details coming soon! 👀

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A person in a kitchen holding a phone and paper with a laptop, money, a calculator, and mail on the counter.

@capgeminiglobal.bsky.social & HMRC are advancing accessible digital public services through a mobile app used by millions.

By engaging the accessibility community and integrating accessibility, they've improved usability at scale

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#DigitalAccessibility

Quick Tip: Dialog Focus The specifications for dialogs and modals recommend placing focus on the first focusable item in the dialog. The vast majority of the time this is a close button. this means that a screen reader us…

Dialogs fail when focus fails. Move it in, keep it contained, return it correctly. Anything less breaks the experience. A crisp reminder from Nat Tarnoff.

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#DigitalAccessibility #A11y #UX #InclusiveDesign #WCAG #WebDevelopment

Child using a wheelchair outdoors while holding a tablet and wearing headphones; a red banner at the bottom reads “ADA NEWS.”

Many school districts may not be as prepared as they think for upcoming ADA digital accessibility requirements, as deadlines approach for making websites, apps, and online content accessible to people with disabilities.

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#ADA #DigitalAccessibility