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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..
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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.
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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...
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Integrating Accessibility into Contextual Inquiry
Integrate accessibility learnings into your contextual inquiry sessions to learn about your client’s accessibility needs and goals.
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.
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Shift Accessibility Left in Your Native Android Development
The most cost-effective way to ensure the quality of your application is to catch as many accessibility defects as early as possible. To do this, I’ll demonstrate how you can use the Attest API to perform accessibility testing on a native application that is currently under development, using Android Studio.
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WCAG 2.1: What is Next for Accessibility Guidelines
Are you staying on top of your digital accessibility game? Don’t be caught by surprise that a new version of W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is on the horizon. In fact, The next “minor” version of WCAG is a proposed recommendation right now!
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Deque Systems Welcomes and Announces Support for WCAG 2.1
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 are officially released. Deque is proud to support testing in conformance of these new standards today.
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Accessible Focus Indicators: Something to :focus on
Let's dive into more advanced design techniques you can use to make your focus design more delightful and accessible. It's important to note the focus element not only provides user guidance and affordance but is an opportunity to explore your company’s whole approach to design.
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Moving Beyond axe to WorldSpace for the Enterprise
As your accessibility practice grows and matures, there may come a time when you outgrow the free axe tools and need something more suitable for enterprise application development. Let's discuss the reasons you might need to upgrade to WorldSpace Attest.
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A11y Wars: The Accessibility Interpretation Problem
It is time to stop the accessibility interpretation wars. There is no "one best way" of interpreting accessibility standards. There are different interpretations, each valid and useful in their own right. The Accessibility Peace Model identifies the following key perspectives used for accessibility testing
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2018
Deque is proud to have multiple awareness events to help educate and raise awareness about digital accessibility, find out how you can get involved!