How People with Disabilities Use the Web
- February 16, 2018
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One of the phrases we hear a lot from people who are new to web accessibility is “I never really thought disabled people would use my site”. 19% of the population has some form of a disability, that’s 56.7 million people. If your website isn’t accessible your losing business
How to Boost SEO & Future-Proof Your Website with ADA Compliance
- February 15, 2018
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Complying with ADA standards is not only beneficial for the end-user but also for commerce, as it provides ease of use for search engines as well as virtual personal assistants, which within the next two years will account for close to half of digital interactions.
No Regulations, No Worries: The New Myth of Web Accessibility
- February 15, 2018
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Despite the recent upswing in the number of ADA web lawsuits, many business owners have begun to believe the myth that the lack of government regulations is beneficial. This new found belief is proving to be a very costly mistake.
4 Easy Ways to Accommodate the Visually Impaired
- February 15, 2018
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Web accessibility is an essential part of inclusivity and equal opportunity. The Internet is an opportunity for unprecedented access to information from all across the globe. So what does it mean to accommodate someone with visual impairments?
The Three Lamest Reasons Websites Leave Out the Disabled (No Pun Intended)
- February 2, 2018
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Every day the web increases its importance as a resource in our daily lives. From job searches, bill pay, commerce, to recreation, the internet intertwines with how we live. But for some, the internet is yet another barrier in a world that overlooks their very existence.
Why Your Audio Transcripts Are Not Accessible
- January 31, 2018
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Audio Transcripts are a vital component of website accessibility. To comply with WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines, all videos must have an accessible transcript.
Why Most Accessibility Checkers May Not Work for You
- January 31, 2018
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With the rise of ADA lawsuits, many companies are looking into accessibility checkers to fix their issues. Accessibility checkers can accurately check the code of your site for a variety of WCAG 2.0 AA & Section 508 guidelines.However, the code is only half of the equation.
Web Accessibility: You’re Getting Sued in 2018, Here’s Why
- January 25, 2018
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No one wants to be on the receiving end of a lawsuit, but for many businesses, 2018 promises to be the year that they will, and the reason will be website accessibility.
Is your Website Inclusive? Here Are Four Ways to Check
- January 23, 2018
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It’s 2018 and the internet is still not equal for all. This is a time where activism and protesting is a prominent activity in our country for every kind of issue between women’s rights, racial equality, immigration and more. Where are the activists to ensure people with dis
The Justice Department Withdraws Plans for Web Accessibility Regulations
- January 5, 2018
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On December 26, 2017, the Department of Justice (DOJ) formally announced its withdrawal of two (2) of its Advanced Notices of Proposed Rule-making (ANPRM) that relates to web accessibility.
