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A11y for Developers New Attest HTML features this September

A number of new WorldSpace Attest HTML updates are rolling out this month. We've simplified integration, the process of getting started and more.

Company News & Updates 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..

Company News & Updates 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.

Accessibility Best Practices 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...

Accessible User Experience & Design Integrating Accessibility into Contextual Inquiry

Integrate accessibility learnings into your contextual inquiry sessions to learn about your client’s accessibility needs and goals.

A11y for Developers 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.

Accessibility Compliance Matters 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!

Accessibility Compliance Matters 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.

A11y for Developers 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.

Accessibility Compliance Matters 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

Accessibility Best Practices Tips for Creating an Accessible Workplace

Hiring people with disabilities is the right thing to do. It is clear that one way to push this message forward is to break down the myth that people with disabilities are not independent and clearly address the easy steps organizations can take to create an accessible workplace.

Accessible User Experience & Design How to Design Great Alt Text: An Introduction

For developers & designers, it is not easy to determine when to use alt text & how to make it effective. Visit our blog to learn how to write concise, accessible alt text.

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