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Since the navigation menu is typically the first and most-used point of user interaction within a website, the menu must be accessible to all users – including those navigating the site through assistive technologies. This becomes even more important ...
As of 2024, more than 5.5 billion people rely on the web as an indispensable resource for communication, education, commerce, entertainment, and much more. However, millions around the world face barriers that hinder their web experience, preventing ...
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This is an interactive workshop to plan your accessibility goals and strategy for 2025. Amber showcased the process of creating an accessibility remediation roadmap, with recommendations for prioritizing fixes and creating a timeline. The talk ...
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A lack of financial foresight means accessibility oversight. In this presentation, Chris Hinds covered essential accessibility products and services that should be part of every budget. Gain insight into what typical costs are for accessibility ...
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When you run an accessibility audit on a website using Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker or perform a manual audit, the list of accessibility problems may feel overwhelming. Faced with a long list of issues, knowing where to begin with ...
One common and frustrating experience for a user with disabilities is when software they've depended on releases an update...and loses the accessibility it once had. It's easy to imagine this is an isolated experience, but it's shockingly common. ...
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We frequently get asked how Equalize Digital Accessibility Checker compares to WAVE, the popular browser extension and API for automated accessibility testing. The team at Equalize Digital loves WAVE; most of us use it multiple times a day, every ...
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Aim for perfection and accept excellence along the way. CodeGeek's mission was to redesign and rebuild the transportation website for the City of Fort Collins, Colorado, conformant with WCAG 2.2 guidelines. At CodeGeek, they wanted to take it a step ...
At Equalize Digital, we’re passionate about making the web accessible for everyone. In September, we were honored to be invited to present at WordCamp US 2024 Showcase Day and share our journey creating our Accessibility Checker plugin for WordPress. ...
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Accessibility Checker isn’t just identifying issues anymore; it’s now your accessibility fixer! This exciting update introduces automated accessibility fixes to make maintaining accessibility on your WordPress site easier than ever. In this video, ...
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PDF documents on the web can be made accessible if the proper techniques are applied – but even then, there are some things to watch out for. TPGi’s Principal Technical Writer, Ricky Onsman, highlights some problems and solutions. Thanks to Our ...
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We’re excited to announce that you can now spin up an instant demo of Accessibility Checker and try out all the pro features 100% free before you buy. This new demo offers a hands-on experience with our plugin's free and pro versions, making ...
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One of the most common questions asked by WordPress users is: What form plugin should I use? While there are many factors in selecting a WordPress form plugin, an important element is WordPress forms accessibility—ensuring that all users can actually ...
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In recent years, digital accessibility has become an increasing topic of discussion among small businesses, driven by the need to comply with legal requirements, leverage technological advancements, and integrate accessibility into their digital ...
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In this session, Quay Morgan explores the challenges and triumphs faced by Ninja Forms in their pursuit of creating accessible products. This webinar offered practical takeaways to help make the journey smoother for other companies and individuals. ...
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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Forms are among the most critical components of any website. They serve as the primary means for users to contact you, request services, make donations, and perform a myriad of other functions. Therefore, it is essential that website owners and ...
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Renee Dunn from Elevage Digital shared strategies, lessons learned, and code examples for improving the accessibility of web pages built using the Divi theme and page builder. In this presentation, Renee reviewed some of the most common accessibility ...
In December 2013, Manitoba took a significant step toward becoming a more inclusive province by enacting The Accessibility for Manitobans Act. As the second province in Canada to introduce accessibility legislation, following Ontario, Manitoba sets ...
Equalize Digital is proud to announce significant contributions to the recent accessibility improvements in WooCommerce core, enhancing the shopping experience for millions of people across the globe. Amber Hinds, Equalize Digital CEO, evaluated ...
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