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Introducing Accessible Web for Jira

27 Jun 2023

Save time and say goodbye to spreadsheets with Accessible Web for Jira, an integration that will allow RAMP users to: You can install the Jira app from our Atlassian marketplace listing here. This integration is only available for users on our Pro+ RAMP plan. Sign up for a 14-day free trial or upgrade your RAMP account […]

New: Open our Chrome extension from RAMP!

27 Jun 2023

The list of integration capabilities between Accessible Web RAMP and Accessible Web Chrome Helper extension is expanding!  With the latest update, RAMP users can open the Chrome extension straight from RAMP via recent scan results and any tasks created from recommendations. How it works Clicking this button will simultaneously: Open the page in question, Open […]

Visit Accessible Web at Collision 2023 in Toronto

26 Jun 2023

Stop by booth A123 tomorrow, June 27th, and say “hi” to Accessible Web at Collision. Branded the “Olympics of tech” by Politico and “North America’s fastest-growing tech conference,” we are ecstatic to attend Collision 2023 as part of the ALPHA Startup Program, a program for early-stage startups with outstanding potential. There is no better place […]

Need a DEI Meeting Topic? Let’s chat about web accessibility!

20 Jun 2023

Web accessibility is a practice that organizations with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) working groups should strive to embrace. Creating an inclusive digital environment for your external customers and internal team members, where every individual feels valued and empowered, is not only the right thing to do but also a key driver of success. We’d […]

Navigating Your Web Accessibility Project

12 Jun 2023

Managing a web accessibility project might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right approach and web accessibility tools, you can ensure that your website is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and is accessible to all users. First, let’s tackle the process of remediation. This is […]

Introducing New In-Extension Remediation Instructions

24 May 2023

With over 10,000 weekly users, the Accessible Web Helper browser extension has already become an integral part of web accessibility workflows around the world. We’ve heard from web agencies, businesses, and independent website builders about how it helps speed up their discovery of accessibility issues on a website — as well as other functionality that they would […]

Expanded Integration Between Accessible Web RAMP and Accessible Web Helper Chrome Extension

23 May 2023

Major upgrades are coming to the Accessible Web Helper Chrome extension, including workflow enhancements, improved integration with RAMP, and the ability to create Remediation Tasks directly from the plugin. Users have shared that the Chrome extension is an important part of their accessibility workflow. Based on their feedback, we’ve made major upgrades to consolidate accessibility […]

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023

17 May 2023

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is on May 18. As many of us know, accessibility is not a one-off project; it is an ongoing effort that requires knowledge, resources, and commitment. Here are some tips for celebrating and reaffirming your organization’s commitment to accessibility this GAAD. Take a course in Accessible Web Academy Did you […]

New Manual Auditing Tab in RAMP

9 May 2023

Easily organize manual testing work with the new Manual Auditing tab in RAMP. We’ve set out to make managing manual testing easier with the introduction of a new Manual Auditing tab. Since automated scanning only captures a percentage of accessibility issues, we encourage all users to perform a manual audit to reach true WCAG conformance. […]

WCAG Level AA versus AAA

2 May 2023

There are three conformance levels in the WCAG Guidelines, Level A (the lowest level), Level AA, and Level AAA (the highest level). These levels of conformance build on each other, adding additional success criteria at each level. Each level is progressively harder to achieve. Level AA is the most commonly referenced accessibility standard, cited by most laws and regulations. Level […]