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Company News & Updates Deque adds IntelliJ and WebStorm plugins to axe DevTools Linter

We’ve just tripled our Integrated Development Environment (IDE) support! Axe DevTools Linter is available as a plugin for IntelliJ & WebStorm.

Accessibility Best Practices Accessible Speaking Best Practices

Speakers and presenters must remember to keep many accessibility in mind to provide an equal and accessible experience to attendees with disabilities.

A11y for Developers Distinguishing between ARIA and native HTML attributes

Although the names of some aria and HTML attributes are similar, the purposes are different and they are not interchangeable. Let's discuss how these impact accessibility.

Deque University Have you started learning about accessibility yet?

Digital accessibility is really taking off. Get ahead of the curve, start learning about accessibility today!

Company News & Updates Deque’s fourth annual axe-con does it again with nearly 30k digital accessibility champions in attendance

Axe-con took place virtually February 20-22, 2024 with over 75 experts from companies such as Adobe, ADP, Amazon, GitHub, Hilton, HSBC, PNC, Proctor and Gamble, Ubisoft, and more to share their expertise.

Company News & Updates 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.

Accessibility in the News Axe Awards at axe-con 2024

The axe awards recognize organizations for their outstanding work in accessibility. This year's winners are HSBC UK, Google and GitHub.

Company News & Updates Deque Systems Sues BrowserStack for Intellectual Property Theft

Deque Systems Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit against BrowserStack, Inc. and its affiliate companies for copyright infringement, breach of contract and false advertising.

Accessibility Best Practices 5 Hidden Risks of Your Inaccessible Website

There are risks to your company if you don't conform to web accessibility standards. These risks can be costlier than fines or litigation.

Accessible User Experience & Design Design Your New [Year’s] Measurements for Success

Start off the new year designing strong goals that will allow you to tell a positive story about the success of your accessibility program.

Accessibility Best Practices 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.

A11y for Developers The Anatomy of Accessible Forms: The Problem with Placeholders

Instructions help users to submit forms successfully. However, if the instructions are provided with a placeholder attribute, then the user might not be able to use that instruction effectively.

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