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Accessibility language in your agency contract

Incorporating Accessibility in Web Development Contracts

Article PublishedSeptember 11, 2024Last UpdatedSeptember 11, 2024 Written byChris Hinds

As accessibility on websites becomes a growing legal requirement, it’s essential to include clear language about accessibility in web design and development contracts. Whether you’re an agency owner or a freelancer, outlining the accessibility ...

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Filed Under: Web Accessibility News, Website Accessibility Best Practices

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AI and the Future of Accessibility (in 5 Minutes)

Article PublishedMarch 27, 2024Last UpdatedJuly 15, 2024 Written byAmber Hinds

I was honored to be asked to participate in the keynote for WP Engine's DE{CODE} conference for developers. The keynote, hosted by Jason Cohen, WP Engine Chief Innovation Officer and Founder, and Luke Patterson, Product Manager at WP Engine, ...

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What is Global Accessibility Awareness Day

What is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

Article PublishedMay 18, 2023Last UpdatedMay 14, 2025 Written byPaola Gonzalez

Join us as we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and discover how web accessibility transforms the digital landscape, fosters inclusivity, and empowers millions of users worldwide. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance ...

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Study Finds Businesses Are Increasing Focus on Disability Inclusion

Article PublishedJanuary 4, 2021Last UpdatedSeptember 18, 2024 Written byEqualize Digital

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 19.3% of people with a disability were employed in 2019. While this may not seem like much when compared to the 66.3% of people without a disability who were employed in 2019, it is a marked ...

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Cochlear Ltd. Receives FDA Approval for Hearing Devices That Connect to Smartphones

Article PublishedNovember 11, 2020Last UpdatedJune 7, 2023 Written byEqualize Digital

Cochlear Limited has been producing implantable hearing devices for almost 30 years. These hearing devices have helped hundreds of thousands of people improve their hearing and live a more accessible life. Last July, Cochlear Ltd. announced the ...

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Filed Under: Web Accessibility News Deaf/Auditory Impairments

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Voting and Accessibility

Article PublishedOctober 26, 2020Last UpdatedSeptember 26, 2024 Written byEqualize Digital

For many people, voting in elections is straightforward and accessible. But for the 1 in 4 U.S. adults who have disabilities, voting can be a major source of frustration. Even with some recent voting accessibility successes, many voting processes are ...

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Happy Birthday, WCAG! W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are 20 Years Old This Week

Article PublishedMay 7, 2019Last UpdatedOctober 4, 2024 Written byEqualize Digital

20 years ago, on May 5, 1999, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), announced the first edition of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The guidelines have been updated over the years, but we wanted to look back at the way that they ...

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