Why is Accessibility Training Important?
Most businesses understand the importance of arming employees with the tools and knowledge they need to do their jobs. Training is a key part of building and keeping knowledgeable employees…
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Why is Web Accessibility Important?
Web accessibility is interwoven into elements of web design, development and user experience. Accessibility makes it easier for people with disabilities to use and navigate digital assets like websites, mobile…
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JAWS Inspect Update: Create an Inclusive and Usable Experience for All Customers
With JAWS Inspect, developers and quality assurance teams can get a more comprehensive understanding of the screen reader experience. This fundamentally important accessibility tool makes it easy to quickly gather…
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What is Inclusive Design, and How Does it Relate to Accessibility? – Part 1
Part One: The Process Great digital experiences begin with the right mindset. When it comes to design, there are two philosophies that can help you reach the widest possible audience:…
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What is Usability Testing, and Why is it Important?
Usability testing is an important part of any quality assurance (QA) process when designing and building websites, applications, and other digital resources. Effective usability testing can validate whether people can…
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ADA Compliance for Manufacturing
This article provides information about accessibility laws and regulations, but is not legal advice. You should consult a lawyer for advice on specific legal issues or problems. When a manufacturing…
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Understanding EN 301 549: The European Standard for Digital Accessibility
Updated 5/22/2024 This article provides information about accessibility laws and regulations, but is not legal advice. You should consult a lawyer for advice on specific legal issues or problems. According…
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4 Rules to Follow for Usable & Accessible Healthcare Kiosks
Updated 7/22/2024 Healthcare kiosks are a valuable tool for providing an effective patient care experience. The advantages for using kiosks in healthcare are numerous, like shorter wait times, streamlined check-in…
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What Is Alt Text and How to Write It
Alt text is a website feature that goes by many names: alt attributes, alt descriptions, alternate text. Whatever the name, this important accessibility feature may be overlooked by web design…
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VPAT 101: A Guide for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
If you’ve tried to sell products and services to a government agency, chances are you’ve heard of the VPAT. VPAT stands for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template and is used to…
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Self-Service Technology Is Growing Rapidly. Are You Keeping Up?
Meet ADA requirements and enrich customer experience with accessible self-service kiosks. Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public-facing technology must be accessible. Website and app accessibility…
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How QSRs Can Stay ADA Compliant and Serve Every Customer with Self-Service Technology
Accessibility requirements go beyond QSR websites and mobile apps. What about kiosks? This piece was originally published by QSR Magazine. The number of Americans living with disabilities is larger than…
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Best Practices for Structuring Accessibility Testing: Part 2
In part one, we covered the building blocks to prepare for accessibility testing. Teams must define a tangible, achievable level of effort and commit an amount of time to testing….
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Guide to Creating a Successful Digital Accessibility Program — Part 1: Intro to Accessibility
Updated 11/13/2024 Building a digital accessibility program is more than a task. It’s an evolving process that enables your team to make consistent progress and continuously improve your accessibility maturity…
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Section 508 vs. ADA Compliance
When talking about accessibility initiatives, people may use “ADA compliance” as a shorthand way to capture all things related to accessibility. However, there are other federal regulations besides the Americans…
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Five Screen Reader Accessibility Tests Your QA Team Should Do
If your company is working on improving the accessibility of the website for people with disabilities, ensuring your content is accessible to screen reader users will be one of the…
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Software Accessibility Checklist: SaaS and ADA Compliance
Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms have changed the way businesses are run. Because they allow users to log in via a web browser anywhere there’s an internet connection, companies…
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To Be or Not to Be Accessible – The Three Bs of Accessibility
Make Progress on Your Digital Accessibility Goals To create accessible websites or not, that is the question many teams ponder when faced with pending deadlines, mixed priorities or a lack…