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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.

Accessible User Experience & Design How Serious Is Your Design Practice About Learning?

Considering accessibility during the design phase can have significant positive impacts to UX and conformance. Let’s look at the data you already have that could unlock quality improvements.

A11y for Developers Axe 3.0 has arrived — here’s what you need to know

The Deque labs team has been working hard on some updates to the axe-core javascript testing library for 3.0 including support for Shadow Dom and web components, improved performance, and some new rules (experiment and best practices).

Accessibility Best Practices PDF Accessibility: Everything You Need to Know

Learn how to produce accessible PDF documents by following best practices for formatting and conversion.

Accessibility Best Practices Accessibility Prioritization: Laying the Foundation with a Strategic Plan [Part 1]

Learn to create a workable plan for a11y prioritization by reviewing your digital assets & lay the foundation for a a111y remediation plan.

A11y for Developers Accessibility in Agile Team Practices

Let's dive into accessibility for agile team practices that will promote sustainable and effective accessibility throughout your software development lifecycle.

Accessibility Compliance Matters Requirements for an Accessible PDF: Part 1

Denis Boudreau outlines the requirements for creating an accessible pdf - part 1 of 4.

Accessibility Best Practices Change Management in Accessibility: Strategic Execution Framework

Note: This blog post is part five, our final post in a series on change management for accessibility. Read part 1, part 2, part 3, or part…

A11y for Developers SwiftUI & Accessibility: Goodies & Gotchas Part 2

SwiftUI has been a game-changer for both iOS development and accessibility, but there are some "gotchas", or potential ways to make accessibility mistakes, to watch out for.

Accessibility Best Practices Q&A with An Zheng, Sr. Program Manager of Accessibility at Expedia

Q&A with An Zheng, Senior Program Manager, Accessibility, from Expedia.

Accessibility Compliance Matters A History of Section 508 Accessibility

Let's review the history of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act from the view of Allen Hoffman, a Federal Government accessibility leader.

Accessibility in the News Axe Awards at axe-con 2023

The axe awards recognize organizations for their outstanding work in accessibility. This year's winners are Apple, Microsoft, U.S. Bank and Citi.

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