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Web Accessibility News

News around web accessibility, including technology and software updates, updates to laws dealing with digital accessibility, and more.

The Reviews Are In: Accessible Web Earns G2’s “Users Love Us” Badge!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Accessible Web has officially been awarded the "Users Love Us" badge on G2! This milestone is a direct reflection of how our RAMP platform is simplifying digital accessibility, easing compliance anxieties, and helping organizations build a truly inclusive web. Read what our users are saying and learn how you can share your own story.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022

GAAD: What it is and Why it Matters. What is Global Accessibility Awareness Day? Over 10 years ago, Los Angeles-based web developer Joe Devon published his famous blog post discussing the importance of digital accessibility and its current state. By sheer chance, this post was uncovered by Jennison Asuncion, a Toronto-based accessibility professional, and the […]

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 […]

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. […]

Apple’s New Software Updates and Service, SignTime.

Apple Inc. recently announced new software updates designed to enhance the experience for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. These updates, all slated to be available later this year, are being released across multiple Apple devices.  People with limb differences will be able to navigate Apple Watch using AssistiveTouch. iPad will support third-party […]