Global Accessibility Awareness Day 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 […]
Automated WCAG Scanning Versus Manual Auditing of Websites
In the journey of making an accessible website addressing WCAG conformance, the process of aligning a website’s code and content to internationally recognized standards, is often the bulk of the project. Fortunately, automated website scanners, like the one found in RAMP, speed up this work by surfacing a wide range of accessibility issues across a […]
How to Perform a Web Accessibility (WCAG) Audit
What is a Web Accessibility Audit? A web accessibility audit is a process by which you test a website or web application against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This type of assessment gives you an understanding of how usable your website is for people who use assistive technologies. It is completed using web accessibility tools […]
Web Accessibility Checkers: A Key Strategy
Web accessibility checkers can and should be part of your digital accessibility roadmap. However, they are only one piece of a broader web accessibility strategy. What are accessibility checkers? Web accessibility checkers automatically scan pages on your website or application and give a score based on certain failure criteria. These scanners typically scan against […]
The ADA and your Website
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is familiar and affects everyone. Whether it’s ramp access at a local business, handicapped parking accommodations at the supermarket, or automatic doors in and out of buildings, we all see how the ADA works to make the world accessible to everyone. The ADA accommodations are easy to spot in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]