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Company News & Updates Axe DevTools Updates: UI Improvements, Edge Browser Extension, and a brand new Structure Intelligent Guided Test™

The latest release of the axe DevTools browser extension includes UI improvements, a new Structure Intelligent Guided Test (IGT), increased Edge functionality, and more!

A11y for Developers ARIA Spec for the Uninitiated: Part 3

In the third and final part of this ARIA Spec series, Gerard Cohen ties everything together in a practical example to create an Expand/ Collapse control.

Company News & Updates Featured Deque Systems Opens Call for Speakers and Registration for Axe-con 2022

Deque announced today that the call for speakers and free registration for axe-con are now open. The free virtual event will take place March 15-17, 2022.

Accessibility Best Practices From Nothing to Something: How A Team of 2 Kickstarted an Accessibility Program

In this co-authored blog post, Alexis Lucio and Sim K Sidhu will cover how they kickstarted an accessibility program at Splunk.

A11y for Developers ARIA Spec for the Uninitiated: Part 2

ARIA authoring practices are patterns and examples that are a great starting point, but they shouldn't be used as is - let's discuss why.

A11y for Developers ARIA Spec for the Uninitiated: Part 1

In part one of this three-part blog series, Gerard Cohen covers an introduction to the official ARIA standard and reviews the 5 rules of ARIA.

Company News & Updates Deque’s Axe-Core Surpasses 250 Million Downloads

Deque Systems, announced today that its open-source accessibility rules library axe-core has surpassed 250 million downloads. Marking significant progress toward Deque’s goal of digital equity for all and growth for the overall digital accessibility industry.

Accessibility Compliance Matters Not a Checklist: Building Accessibility Compliance into Your Business Processes

Digital accessibility is not about checking the boxes of WCAG 2.0, it's not about compliance with the law, and it's not a one-and-done proposition. Rather, digital accessibility is about having your customers be able to use your website and technology.

A11y for Developers How Jetpack Compose is Helping Put Accessibility First

Android developers we need to make our apps accessible. Jetpack Compose treats accessibility as a first class citizen making accessible Android development much easier.

Accessibility in the News Will Accessibility Become Increasingly Important for SEO?

With Google's upcoming Core Web Vitals update, the SEO community is focused on UX. Will we see a similar algorithm update promoting accessibility soon?

Company News & Updates Axe DevTools Updates: New Interactive Elements Intelligent Guided Test™ (IGT) and What’s Left to Test

The latest release increases coverage and provides a clear answer to one of your most often asked questions – “What’s left to test?”.

A11y for Developers JavaScript Frameworks & The Lost Art of HTML

We are in the midst of a very large problem in the web development field, where HTML is being left in the rearview mirror in place of JavaScript. The push to know the latest JavaScript framework and understand all its workings vs. knowing how to develop properly with HTML is killing the accessibility of the web.

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