Client Highlight: Andy’s Dandys
For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we would like to congratulate some of our stellar clients who have achieved WCAG 2.1 AA conformance. Andy’s Dandys was born from namesake Andrew’s passion for creating healthy treats for his dog, Rosie. From its inception, Andy’s Dandys has focused on inclusivity and creativity. With a mission to create an […]
Accessible Web Podcast Launch
Accessible Web is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Thursday May 20th, by launching our new podcast at 4 pm EST. Over the course of our podcast, we will be inviting special guests ranging from activists to lawyers in the accessibility space to speak on the podcast. We’ll also be featuring members of our team […]
Webinar: Why Digital Accessibility is Essential in Higher Education
George Heake, Accessible Web’s Director of Accessibility and Outreach, will speak at a Campus Consortiums Edtalk on Tuesday, April 27th, at 2:00 PM EST. This webinar segment will focus on why accessibility matters in higher education. Online learning has become prevalent during the pandemic, and institutions have been under fire for not ensuring the same […]
What to Look For When Hiring A Web Accessibility Agency
Starting a web accessibility project from scratch can be overwhelming. Balancing design, coding, UX testing, and managing teams can add to the stress of learning exactly what web accessibility is. Hiring a web accessibility agency can relieve a lot of that pressure. However, there are many agencies that promise web accessibility. Sorting through the list […]
A11Y Updates: Samsung
Samsung has provided various accessibility features within its TVs in years past, but at this year’s First Look TV event and CES (Consumer Electronic Show), it announced even more updates to further improve the accessibility of its products. All 2021 QLED and Neo QLED TV models will offer users the option to reposition captions on […]
Covid-19 Vaccine Website Accessibility
As state Covid-19 Vaccine websites go live, there is a clear lack of accessible framework. When providing a product as crucial as a life-saving vaccine, there is little room for inaccessibility. Facebook groups have popped up helping connect volunteers with those who are unable to sign up for vaccines. Many of the barriers faced in […]
Accessible Web to Attend Axe-Con
To us, being an a11y means never stopping learning and growing our accessibility efforts. Opportunities such as Axe-Con are perfect for our team to learn from trusted industry leaders. Axe-Con, named after Deque System’s Axe-core® project, will focus on the current state of web accessibility and how it can grow further. The Axe-core® project is […]
A11y Updates: Instagram, Twitch, and Zoom
This past August we published a blog post showcasing some of the latest A11y Updates for Windows, Firefox, and Apple. For our next installment in this series, we’re talking about accessibility updates to Instagram, Twitch, and Zoom! We love seeing companies taking strides to create a more inclusive experience on the web and hope that […]
Disability Drives Innovation: A11y Spotlight
Haben Girma, the first person who is deaf-blind to graduate from Harvard Law School, believes that disability drives innovation. She uses the example of two Italian friends whose desire to correspond through letters sparked the invention of the typewriter. One was blind and the other sighted, so the latter created a machine where his friend […]
Why Voting Must Be Accessible to All & How It Isn’t
If voting is a civic duty, shouldn’t all voters have access to all process steps? As state and federal elections draw near, this question is urgent and, because of Covid-19, in-person options for voting are more risky or, just plain unavailable. Unfortunately, when it comes to digital access, voting is not an easy process for many […]