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Accessibility Tips in Single-Page Applications

To capture a more complete picture of accessibility in single-page apps still in a concise format, I’ll start with the “accessibility rules” listed in the Smashing Book chapter and add a few extras that are still on my mind now that it’s been published.

By Marcy Sutton November 07, 2018

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Accessibility Best Practices

5 Digital Accessibility Myths Busted

Let's debunk some common myths around web accessibility. By now you have most likely have heard the term digital accessibility and may have an inkling about what it is— but have you bought into the hype?

By Carie Fisher November 01, 2018November 1, 2018

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A11y for Developers

What to expect from Attest Android 1.1

Attest Android’s 1.1 release has arrived! Let’s dive into the new features available in Deque’s automated accessibility testing tool for Android apps.

By Chris McMeeking October 25, 2018October 29, 2018

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Accessible User Experience

Reflecting on 1 year in Digital Accessibility

Concluding my first year in digital accessibility, I'd like to share some questions and comments about this fantastic industry I call home.

By Ryan Bateman October 18, 2018October 22, 2018

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Accessibility Best Practices

Much Ado About ARIA

In this beginner series about ARIA, developers will learn the introduction of ARIA, when to use ARIA vs. HTML, and the complexities and nuances of ARIA.

By Carie Fisher September 18, 2018October 25, 2018

A11y for Developers

Accessible Nested Active Elements in Android Apps

A common accessibility issue that I've noticed in Android applications is nesting active elements together. I want to discuss why this is inaccessible in a demo and who it could possibly effect. I will also walk you through where in the developer tools you can find this issue, how to fix it, and how to follow best accessibility practices.

By Chris McMeeking September 12, 2018

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A11y for Developers

New Attest HTML features this September

A number of new WorldSpace Attest HTML updates are rolling out this month. We've simplified integration, the process of getting started and more.

By Wilco Fiers September 05, 2018September 5, 2018

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Company News & Updates

Axe-core gets WCAG 2.1 rules

As of axe-core version 3.1, Deque will be adding rules for WCAG 2.1. For this first version, we have added the following rules..

By Wilco Fiers August 27, 2018

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Company News & Updates

Support for WCAG 2.1 in axe-core

When will WCAG 2.1 rules be incorporated into the axe-core accessibility engine? Let's talk about what's realistic for automated accessibility testing first.

By Marcy Sutton August 20, 2018August 20, 2018

A team of developers collaborating on the creation and testing of axe accessibility rules.

Accessibility Best Practices

We’ve got your back with “Accessibility Supported” in axe

The axe team has taken a stand on accessibility support. We’re not going to ignore poor support in browsers and assistive technologies...

By Marcy Sutton August 06, 2018August 6, 2018

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Accessible User Experience

Integrating Accessibility into Contextual Inquiry

Integrate accessibility learnings into your contextual inquiry sessions to learn about your client’s accessibility needs and goals.

By Aaron Pearlman July 25, 2018July 31, 2018

A11y for Developers

How to Design iOS Buttons that Pass Color Contrast

Insufficient contrast in your app makes content hard to read for everyone. Icons and text might blend into the background, for example. Let's dive deep into color contrast and how to make your app more accessible with colors.

By Jennifer Dailey July 11, 2018July 11, 2018

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