Accessibility Audits Compared to 3rd Party Remediators
We’ve heard a certain question circulating recently: Instead of getting an accessibility audit and fixing the issues myself, why not just pay another company to fix my product? At first this move seems logical, but as experts in web accessibility, we know that this is not the reality of our virtual world. Accessibility is an […]
Introducing Bot Actions
We are excited to introduce expanded scanning capabilities in RAMP! Sometimes, websites require steps before accessing their content. You might need to log in, close a banner, etc. Previously, our bots could not perform these steps and, in turn, could not scan the site. However, those days are now in the past — thanks to […]
The Challenges of Accessibility in Montreal: A Path Towards Improvement
Montreal, a city renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture, unfortunately, has a less admirable legacy when it comes to accessibility. As a city built in various stages over centuries, many of Montreal’s private and public spaces were designed without consideration for individuals with mobility challenges. This historical oversight has left a significant portion […]
Implementing Accessibility to Improve Your Home
For most people, the home is where you might spend a large portion of your day. Having a home that is organized and efficient can make a huge difference in your day to day experiences. Let’s explore how we can use accessibility to improve the functionality of your living space. As someone who lives with […]
Beethoven’s Silent Symphony: The Role of Music Notation in Enabling Compositional Excellence Despite Hearing Loss
Ludwig van Beethoven, a name synonymous with classical music, continued to compose some of his most profound works even after losing his hearing. This remarkable feat not only underscores his genius but also highlights the critical role of music notation as an early form of accessibility in the arts. Beethoven’s ability to compose despite his […]
What is a VPAT?
A VPAT, short for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, is a document that organizations complete to demonstrate their dedication to creating products that are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. It serves as a formal declaration of compliance with accessibility standards, reflecting a commitment not just to ethical principles but also to adhering to […]
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024
Since 2011, the third Thursday in May has been used to recognize, celebrate, and learn about digital accessibility in the modern world. In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we are offering some of our tools at a discounted rate — now through 5/23/24. Accessible Web RAMP — 20% off the first 3 months for […]
Accessible Web at the Small and Medium-Sized Business Accessibility Services event hosted by Accessibility.com
We had the pleasure of attending the Small and Medium-Sized Business Accessibility Services event hosted by Accessibility.com on May 1st. Our founder and CEO, Peter Jewett, had a great time presenting “Ramping up your web accessibility. 9 ways to advance your web accessibility with and without engaging a services company.” Watch his presentation below! Thank you to the team […]
New: Interactive historical data charts
Get to the bottom of web accessibility changes on your site. Previously, our trend charts in the Automated Scanning History page let you know changes occurred on your site. However, they did not make it easy to find out what contributed to those changes. That was until our new interactive trend charts. Now, our interactive […]
Celebrating Meagan Griffith’s Impact on Advancing Web Accessibility Through Groundbreaking Research
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news about one of our esteemed web accessibility specialists, Meagan Griffith. Meagan’s pioneering research paper, “Quantifying the Cost of Web Accessibility Barriers for Blind Users,” has been recognized in a significant way—it is included in the Final Regulatory Impact Analysis for the latest updates to the Americans with […]