A Case for Usability and UX Testing
“Nothing About Us, Without Us” If real assistive technology users haven’t tested your website, how do you know it’s truly barrier-free for people with disabilities? You really can’t. That’s why it’s important to include people with disabilities in your web design and accessibility remediation process. Usability/UX testing is your opportunity to have real users test […]
Shopify and Web Accessibility
Over the last few years, Shopify responded to the wave of accessibility lawsuits, helping eCommerce customers solve accessibility issues. Shopify provides Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) for many of its products, including its popular Debut theme and Checkout interface. Shopify is accessible right out of the box. But, the responsibility for maintaining accessibility shifts to you […]
Bring Your School into Compliance with New Jersey’s Web Accessibility Act A4856
If you work for a school or school district in New Jersey, it is important to start planning for NJ’s new web accessibility requirements defined in Act A4856. Accessible Web’s team of specialists can help you create a plan! Accessible Web’s Top 10 Tips for Complying with New Jersey’s Web Accessibility Act A4856: 1. Understand […]
The Value of Ongoing Page Monitoring for Accessibility
Accessibility is an ongoing process–every comprehensive accessibility strategy includes a plan for ongoing page monitoring. Learn how automated page monitoring tools can help you maintain accessibility after your initial audit and remediation engagement. Demonstrate your commitment to creating a barrier-free experience for users with disabilities by keeping up with and fixing accessibility issues as they […]
A Q&A with our New Team Member, Gianna Barnhart
Last month, Gianna Barnhart joined Accessible Web as our Sales Development Representative. A Champlain College alumn, she recognizes the importance of web accessibility as the web becomes increasingly integral to our daily lives. Through first-hand experience in college, she became aware of the inaccessibility on the web that still exists today. We’re excited to see […]
Accessibility Center: Take Pride in Your Web Accessibility Work
It is never too early to install Accessible Web’s Accessibility Center on your website. Show the world that you’re dedicated to making your website accessible to everyone, including those who use assistive technology. What is the Accessibility Center? The Accessibility Center provides a variety of resources and accessibility information to your users. It is fast […]
Client Highlight: Sparkpath
We congratulate our amazing client, Sparkpath, on achieving WCAG 2.1 AA conformance on their application! Their physical and digital tools let students take control of their future by allowing them to explore their passions in meaningful ways. They give students confidence, knowledge, and access to career exploration. Serious Commitment A commitment to web accessibility is […]
Do Away with Overlays
Companies advertising overlays and automated accessibility “solutions” are selling the perception of accessibility, not the real deal. What is an overlay? Overlays are website add-on products that aim to improve website accessibility instantly, by adding as little as one line of code. Companies advertise overlays, plugins, and toolbar widgets as cheap and automated accessibility fixes. […]
UX Testing – Refreshable Braille Displays
User experience testing with real users will identify accessibility and usability issues not captured through automated processes. Our experienced testers will navigate through your website using their assistive technology, including refreshable braille displays. What is Braille? Braille is a symbolic system used to represent print using raised dots that a person with visual impairments can […]
Clear, Concise, and Convenient: The Importance of Plain Language
Learn how using plain language can improve user experience, make web content more accessible to everyone, and even boost your SEO rankings. What is plain language? Plain language is simple, straightforward, and easy to understand communication. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 defines plain language as: Writing that is clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other […]