Multimedia Accessibility: Is it important?
The core areas of multimedia accessibility are - synchronized captions, text transcripts and audio descriptions. Let's explore each of these further.
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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..
Inclusive Design Tips: Presenting Information in Multiple Ways
Our UX designer details how to design with web accessibility in mind, including practical tips for inclusive design.
Test the leading edge of accessibility with axe Coconut and axe-core 3.0-alpha
The axe-core team at Deque has been working hard on a set of updates to the aXe ecosystem of accessibility testing tools.
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Axe Awards at axe-con 2023
The axe awards recognize organizations for their outstanding work in accessibility. This year's winners are Apple, Microsoft, U.S. Bank and Citi.
Accessibility Goodies from WWDC 2023 banner with iPhones that have accessibility symbols on it
WWDC 2023 Accessibility Goodies for Developers
Learn about the myriad of exciting new accessibility reveals in Apple hardware and software at this year's Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
Intro to feed role attribute
Introduction to feed role attribute
Most users use infinite scrolling widgets every day. Let’s review and compare how a sighted user navigates this feature versus a person with a disability.
Illustration of the EU flag's gold stars in a circle, next to a hand writing on a clip board checking off boxes next to the words EN 301 549 and WCAG A + AA.
EU Runs World’s Largest Accessibility Test
December 2021 marked the end of the first reporting period for the EU Web Accessibility Directive. What can the countries' reports tell us about the state of accessibility in the EU?
Accessible Client-side Form Validation with HTML5, WAI-ARIA, & the jQuery Validation Plugin
In the series: accessible form validation and usability enhancements, we're adding the jQuery Validation plugin ensuring form accessibility.
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SwiftUI & Accessibility: Goodies & Gotchas Part 2
SwiftUI has been a game-changer for both iOS development and accessibility, but there are some "gotchas", or potential ways to make accessibility mistakes, to watch out for.
One fish jumping away from group into a new bowl with an accessibility icon in it (Change Management illustration for part 5)
Change Management in Accessibility: Strategic Execution Framework
Note: This blog post is part five, our final post in a series on change management for accessibility. Read part 1, part 2, part 3, or part…
axe-con: building accessible experiences. Virtual conference: March 10-11. 2021
Deque Systems announces axe-con, a new, digital accessibility conference: March 10-11, 2021
Axe-con is a free, multi-track online event focused on helping all professionals build, test and maintain accessible digital experiences.