Tag: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Find Label in Name issues in every scan with Axe-core 4.14.0
With our latest update, when you scan with Axe-core 4.14.0, you’ll now get a result for any control whose accessible name doesn't contain its visible label. This Axe-core release also speeds up scans, makes fix instructions clearer, and begins support for EN 301 549 v4.1.1, the pending update to the European Union’s (EU) harmonized standard for accessibility requirements.
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EN 301 549 v4.1.1 is final! What changed, what it means, and what you should do.
On September 2, 2026, EN 301 549 v4.1.1 was officially published. This represents a major update to Europe’s accessibility standard for ICT products and services, and it’s a big milestone. But in practice, it’s only the first step along a three-point timeline.
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Why partnering EN 17161 with WCAG is a major step forward for digital accessibility
WCAG is the horizon. It is the direction you're traveling in, and even if you can’t actually “reach” the horizon, it’s what you’re driving toward. EN 17161 is the road you drive on, and it has all the markings, guides, and signs that keep you on track and prevent you from swerving into other traffic or a ditch.
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The next big leap in digital accessibility: Why the digital accessibility community should embrace EN 17161
Learn how integrating EN 17161 empowers your organization to set up a robust accessibility program for measuring real-world accessibility alongside WCAG.
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The Accessible Canada Act: Deadlines are closer than you think
With new regulatory and enforcement deadlines now in place for Canada’s ACA, it’s important to understand the challenges and requirements. Let's break down the specifics.
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The 2025 AHRC accessibility guidelines: What’s new, and why it matters.
Today, we do almost everything online, whether it’s checking our bank accounts, filling out healthcare forms, or using government services. But for millions of people…
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