What Is the Digital Accessibility Maturity Model?
Every organization needs a starting point for accessibility, but true maturity is an ongoing journey. It’s not just about meeting a set standard and calling it a day. Accessibility maturity…
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Designing for Accessibility – Create Accessible User Experiences with AT User Flow Testing
Many organizations on their journey to make digital products more accessible start with a focus on testing against standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This helps ensure…
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JAWS Inspect Update: October 2024
JAWS Inspect has recently introduced several key updates designed to enhance your testing workflow, making it more efficient and effective than ever. Let’s dive into what’s new and how these…
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Transforming Dev Teams: How Strategic Digital Accessibility Services Streamlines Workflows
Is your organization relying on a one-time audit to meet accessibility standards? Do you find that as your digital assets evolve, accessibility issues keep surfacing, leaving you vulnerable to compliance…
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Measuring Accessibility Success: KPIs that Drive Continuous Improvement
Part of having a complete accessibility program is establishing metrics to validate the work and quantify the return on investment. One of the most effective ways to do this is…
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Are You Conducting User Flow Testing in These 4 Critical Areas?
Imagine trying to navigate your favorite e-commerce website as a screen reader user, but instead of hearing about images, product descriptions, and organized menus, you’re greeted by silence. Buttons don’t…
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Enhancing Self-Service Kiosk Accessibility: Why Compatibility with JAWS for Kiosk Matters
Kiosks have become a regular part of daily life, allowing customers to check in at airports, withdraw cash from ATMs, and order food at quick-service restaurants (QSRs) with ease. These…
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Accessible Voting: Removing Barriers for Voters with Disabilities
The 2024 United States Presidential Election is quickly approaching, making it more important than ever that voting is accessible to everyone. Unlike the 2020 election, which took place during the…
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Digital Accessibility Audit Snapshot: One Is Not Done
When it comes to digital accessibility, audits are essential for finding accessibility gaps and barriers, but a one-time audit won’t deliver long-term results. Yet, many organizations approach audits as one-off…
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Navigating Tough Conversations with SHARK Communication for an Inclusive Workplace
Imagine this: A disabled employee approaches HR to discuss a recent promotion decision. They believe their disability may have played a role in being overlooked for the role, despite meeting…
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Making the Web Accessible: A Focus on Cognitive Disabilities
For many users with cognitive disabilities, trying to navigate a website can be confusing and overwhelming, but this is their daily experience online. Websites that aren’t designed with cognitive accessibility…
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What to Expect During a Website Accessibility Audit
Every business’ worst nightmare is getting that dreaded ADA Demand Letter. It means your organization could face a lawsuit and now needs to act so that your digital properties are…
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Accessibility and UX Design: Building Inclusive User Experiences
Crafting intuitive, engaging digital experiences that resonate with users is something all UX designers strive for. But what if those experiences could also break down barriers, opening your designs to…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting a Web Accessibility Audit
The idea of an accessibility audit might sound overwhelming, especially if you’ve never conducted one before. But if you’re serious about making your digital content accessible to everyone, it’s an…
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JAWS Inspect Update: September 2024
Testing your website for JAWS screen reader compatibility can be challenging but JAWS Inspect simplifies how JAWS screen readers interact with digital content, allowing QA teams to assess compatibility without…
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Maturing Your Accessibility Program: KPIs and Strategies for Success
Creating truly inclusive digital experiences means ensuring that every user — regardless of their ability — can engage meaningfully with your product. As organizations refine their accessibility programs, understanding key…
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5 Steps for an Agile Approach to Accessibility
Staying agile is necessary for any product or program manager tasked with navigating the complexities of creating accessible digital products. Balancing functionality with inclusivity requires more than just meeting Americans…
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Manage Accessibility Barriers: Effective Strategies for Sustainable Website Accessibility
For all Millennials and above, do you remember the Ronco Rotisserie “set it and forget it” infomercial? That slogan dominated TV screens for decades. Unlike TV cooking gadget fads, accessibility…