After completing a major accessibility overhaul, How do I ensure my website stays accessible?
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First, we recommend developing a specific monitoring plan based on your product. Platforms like Accessible Web RAMP monitor your website's accessibility through regular automated scanning and catch a wide range of issues that might pop up as you make changes.
You also want to get into a regular cadence of reviewing your platform's accessibility manually and with users with disabilities. Setting specific concrete steps and a cadence can go a long way to ensure accessibility stays top of mind.
Additionally, you should have a plan for training new employees as they come onto the team so they understand your accessibility practices and avoid introducing new errors. This tip goes hand in hand with ensuring accessibility remains incorporated into the production cycle so that it is not an afterthought.
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