Accessibility for Customer Support & Success | Webinar Video
Responding to reasonable accommodation requests is the law. Integrate good customer support and set up your team and users for success.
VPATs & ACRs: The Basics | Webinar Video
VPATs and ACRs communicate a product's accessibility levels. Watch our video to learn more about these standard accessibility reports.
Creating an Accessibility Page & Statement for Your Website | Webinar Video
Creating an accessibility page and statement is relatively quick and easy. We actually recommend doing it as soon as possible. Here's how.
Responding to (and Avoiding) ADA Title III Demand Letters | Webinar Video
Prevent an ADA Title III demand letter from coming your way with these tips and tricks from Accessible Web's CEO Peter Jewett.
What are VPATs?
VPATs, short for Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates, are documents that organizations complete to demonstrate their dedication to creating accessible products to all users, including those with disabilities. It is a formal declaration of compliance with accessibility standards, reflecting a commitment to ethical principles and adhering to relevant legal requirements. By providing a VPAT, companies transparently […]
Navigating Your Web Accessibility Project
Managing a web accessibility project might seem daunting, 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 accessible to all users. First, let’s tackle the process of remediation. This is where you modify your existing website […]
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template – VPAT
Your VPAT or Voluntary Product Accessibility Template tells users how accessible your product or services is for users with assistive technologies. What is a VPAT? A VPAT is a document used to help users of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) make informed decisions before engaging with a service or product. The first iteration of this document […]
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 […]
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. […]