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The next big leap in digital accessibility: Why the digital accessibility community should embrace EN 17161

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June 11, 2026 By Wilco Fiers

Learn how integrating EN 17161 empowers your organization to set up a robust accessibility program for measuring real-world accessibility alongside WCAG.

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How to design great alt text: An introduction

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January 28, 2026 By Patrick Sturdivant

Images need alternative text (alt text). This is often one of the first things designers and developers learn about accessibility. On the surface, it’s a…

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A tailored digital accessibility plan for your organization—in minutes.

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June 23, 2025 By Matthew Luken

Developing a strategic plan for digital accessibility is one of the most impactful efforts your organization can undertake to create more effective and inclusive customer…

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6.20 Tailored Digital Accessibility Plan

Digital accessibility needs for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations

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October 31, 2024 By Sailesh Panchang

Electric vehicles (EVs) are an increasingly common part of our lives, and based on current predictions, the number of EVs on the road is going…

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Patrick’s European vacation: My experience traveling internationally as a person with a disability (Part Two)

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October 23, 2024 By Patrick Sturdivant

Thank you for joining me to learn about the second part of my journey overseas. In this post, I’ll cover my experiences on the plane…

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Patrick’s European vacation: My experience traveling internationally as a person with a disability (Part One)

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September 25, 2024 By Patrick Sturdivant

International travel poses many fascinating challenges for travelers and the companies transporting them. When you take off in one country and land in another, the…

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