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Move beyond mere WCAG compliance to create genuinely accessible digital experiences. While WCAG provides an essential baseline, focusing solely on checklists can limit meaningful user impact. By understanding the diverse needs of individuals with ...
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When drafting a Request for Proposal (RFP), it's essential to define clear RFP accessibility requirements to ensure the final product ultimately meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This article provides detailed boilerplate language ...
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Accessibility Checker version 1.21.0 corrected some of the underlying calculations displayed in Accessibility Checker Pro's full-site summary report and the Audit History table. This post outlines the changes that were made, the reasoning behind ...
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This blog post has an edgy title, WordPress Cookie Banner Accessibility Lies, but I honestly can't think of another succinct phrase that perfectly describes this post. The truth is, I'm frustrated by WordPress plugins and SaaSes that claim to be ...
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Having an accessible website is more than just compliance; it's about creating an inclusive space. Learning how to test website accessibility is the first step toward identifying barriers that prevent users from navigating and interacting with your ...
From creating persona-like character sheets to role-playing these characters during a project's planning, design, development, and testing phases, you will learn how to improve the user experience-based development and overall accessibility of your ...
When using our WordPress Accessibility Checker plugin, you may have encountered "Broken Skip or Anchor Link" errors. These errors are prevalent on Elementor websites due to unresolved bugs in the Hello Elementor theme. Luckily, this is easy to fix — ...
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If your agency is new to including accessibility in your website builds, you may be unsure how to price accessibility into new website design and dev projects. How do you set accessibility pricing that fits seamlessly and profitably into your website ...
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As we plan this year's roadmap for Accessibility Checker, I've been looking back through the accessibility audit reports we delivered last year to get ideas for additional automated checks that we can create in Accessibility Checker. Reviewing these ...
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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. ...
Continue Reading about Managing Plugin Accessibility for the Long Term: Joe Dolson
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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