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Axe-core 4.5: First WCAG 2.2 Support and More
Axe-core version 4.5.0 is here, which significantly improves axe-core’s support for new World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) resources.
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What to look for in an accessibility audit
Let's review what types of audits exist, what to include the scope of an audit, the logistics of an audit, good characteristics of an audit report, and how to determine if you have a good audit report.
I've received the results of my digital accessibility audit. Now what?
I’ve received the results of my accessibility audit. Now what?
Most organizations start their digital accessibility journey with an audit. While an audit is a great first step, it can be difficult to interpret audit results and prioritize issues. Let's discuss the best next steps after an accessibility audit.
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What WCAG 2.2 Means for Native Mobile Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 wasn’t created to specifically govern native mobile apps but it can be applied directly or with some thoughtful interpretation. Let's review how.
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7 tips for devs and designers to set your accessibility efforts up for success
Accessibility can stall or lose velocity when developers and designers aren't on the same page together. Here are some tips to help keep things running smoothly.
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ARIA Tab Panel Accessibility: A11y Support Series
In part 1 of Deque's a11y support blog series, learn how to build ARIA TAB panels. Stay tuned for more how to tips on accessibility support.
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The Anatomy of Accessible Forms: Error Messages
Let's review the two methods of validating forms for accessibility: server-side validation and client-side validation.
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Why Unique ID Attributes Matter
Our accessibility expert reveals how ambiguous IDs affect both accessibility & of a webpage
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Change Management for Accessibility: Part 1
Practicing accessibility, in the proper manner is about embedding it into your organization’s development lifecycle, so it is not a reactive and costly fix for the team. For this reason, change management principles and practices are great ways to help implement accessibility successfully.
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Top 5 Questions Asked in Accessibility Trainings
Throughout my trainings, I have gathered a lot of questions from the designers and developers. Below are the top five questions I hear most often.
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Deque Adds New Appium Plugin to axe DevTools Mobile
Works for any app–native or cross-platform. After the simple install, add one line of code to your Appium tests to scan for accessibility.
Writing Automated Tests for Accessibility
Automated testing is a great way to start weaving accessibility into your website, with the ultimate goal of shifting left more and more.