wai-aria mistakes to avoid
WAI-ARIA: Top 6 Mistakes to Avoid
There is nothing wrong with using ARIA so long as the authors know how and when to use ARIA. Here are the top six common mistakes of WAI-ARIA
Screenshot of pull request getting checked for accessibility bugs before getting merged using axe DevTools Linter.
Deque Announces Availability for the axe DevTools Linter Free Trial
Catch accessibility issues while you code & automatically block every inaccessible pull request with the axe DevTools Linter.
5 book thumbnails, Agile Accessibility Handbook, Change Management, The Coaching Habit, Mismatch and Coaching Agile Teams
5 book recommendations to help drive accessibility adoption and strategy
Discover how to accelerate accessibility adoption with 5 book recommendations to help coach your team on accessibility programs.
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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.
Will Accessibility Become Increasingly Important for SEO?
With Google's upcoming Core Web Vitals update, the SEO community is focused on UX. Will we see a similar algorithm update promoting accessibility soon?
Screenshots of the new color contrast analyzer tool in the axe DevTools extension showing (1) the tool has found color contrast issues that need further review, (2) the tool using machine learning to see if any issues can be resolved automatically, and (3) the results: some issues were resolved, some were move to automatic issues, and some still need to be manually reviewed.
Axe DevTools Extension Update: New Color Contrast Analyzer
With this release, Pro users can now leverage the power of our machine learning algorithms to determine if any “needs review” color contrast issues are, in fact, are issues or not.
Considering accessibility when designing a usability test
You’re probably familiar with running usability tests for sighted/mouse users, this post will discuss considerations for accessibility for non-sighted/AT users when conducting a usability test.
Illustration of a sports coach wearing a hat and a whistle pointing to a chalk board that says "the first rule of ARIA"
What is Accessibility Coaching and why does it matter?
Accessibility isn’t just a requirement for compliance. It’s about being inclusive and accounting for human diversity. It’s also a great business differentiator. At least 73%…
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Accessibility of the Button: Should We Fix It or the Root Cause Problem?
Using the example of an inaccessible button, we’ll showcase how a strategic approach is a better methodology – with further reaching accessibility solutions – for solving this design problem.
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I’ve received the results of my accessibility audit – now what?
Most organizations start their digital accessibility journey with an audit. While an audit is a great first step, it can be difficult to interpret audit results and prioritize issues. Let's discuss the best next steps after an accessibility audit.
WCAG 3.0
What to Expect From The First Public Working Draft of WCAG 3.0
Take a closer look at what the W3C is proposing to change in the first public working draft of the Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.0.
Infographic – The Essential Guide to Digital Accessibility
See Deque's essential guide to digital accessibility to manage risk and maximize opportunity. Download the PDF or read our HTML version.