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Section 508 Refresh Update: ICT Final Rule Published

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January 18, 2017 By Deque Systems

More Section 508 Refresh news: following the Access Board briefing held last week, the Final ICT Rule is set to be published today. In this post, we go over the 5 major changes you can expect in the refresh, and what this means for your organization. Plus, check out our helpful resources to get you Section 508 Refresh-ready.

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The Section 508 ICT Refresh has Arrived

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January 9, 2017 By Deque Systems

The 508 Refresh is finally here.  On Thursday, January 5th, the US Access Board announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had cleared…

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Inclusive Design Tips: Presenting Information in Multiple Ways

Caitlin Geier
January 4, 2017 By Caitlin Geier

How do you ensure your website is designed with accessibility in mind? Our UX designer Caitlin Geier addresses some important issues to consider, with practical tips – like presenting descriptive text when color cues are used – to help you create accessible design features that everyone can enjoy.

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Introducing axe™ 2.1.7

December 22, 2016 By Marcy Sutton

aXe 2.1.7 is here! In this post, Accessibility Evangelist Marcy Sutton details the technical upgrades in the latest version of aXe, our open source JavaScript accessibility testing engine. Read on to find out how this latest version is better than ever before.

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Web Accessibility in Action at the 2017 axe™ Hackathon

Caitlin Cashin
December 13, 2016 By Caitlin Cashin

Planning on attending CSUN 2017? Then make sure to mark your calendar for Deque's 2nd annual aXe Hackathon! A11y all-stars Marcy Sutton & Wilco Fiers will be using aXe to perform accessibility testing on open source component libraries, WordPress templates and resources. Learn how to perform basic accessibility testing, compile an a11y bug report and so much more…plus hang around for the free munchies and cool prizes. You don't want to miss this event!

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The Experts have Spoken! Our Favorite Accessibility Tools

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November 29, 2016 By Deque Systems

What are your favorite accessibility tools and checkers? That's the question we asked the experts on our accessibility team. From aXe to WAVE to NoCoffee and more, our accessibility experts discuss the merits of their favorite accessibility tools that they use in their daily work.

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