Real-Time Remote Usability Testing with Screen Reader Users, Part 1: Practical Overview
Learn the basics of usability testing & understand how to build a good plan for testing remotely with screen readers.
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The Cost of Accessibility False Positives
Not all automated accessibility testing tools are created equal. The thought and diligence put into the rules engine matters a lot.
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What does the public think about Digital Accessibility?
In support of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we surveyed 560 U.S. consumers to capture public perceptions on disability & digital accessibility.
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Deque’s Axe-Core Achieves Half a Billion Downloads
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Deque marked an important landmark in its history with axe-core, surpassing 500 million downloads.
Digital A11y Compliance: A Guide to Getting Started
Got an important web or mobile accessibility compliance deadline on the horizon & zero accessibility experience? Then this guide is for you.
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Deque Systems Introduces axe for Android Free Mobile App
Announcing axe for Android, a free mobile app that analyzes any Android application to determine how accessible it is to people with disabilities.
Accessible Nested Active Elements in Android Apps
A common accessibility issue that I've noticed in Android applications is nesting active elements together. I want to discuss why this is inaccessible in a demo and who it could possibly effect. I will also walk you through where in the developer tools you can find this issue, how to fix it, and how to follow best accessibility practices.
Dynamic Notifications
Dynamic content in applications can be tricky to handle properly, and can lead to numerous accessibility violations. It is important to know the tools iOS provides you to handle dynamic content. Dynamic application content is easy to handle properly as long as your understand these tools and how to use them. In this post we will discuss: When dynamic notifications should be used, How to implement dynamic notifications, Some particularly helpful accessibility notifications and their uses, An in depth discussion of an example
Fact or Fiction? Accessible Websites Are Ugly by Design
You don’t have to sacrifice web design for accessibility. Accessible websites can be aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly for everyone.
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Where Accessibility Fits in an Organization: Decentralized vs. Centralized Model
Building a program is key for maintaining a culture of accessibility, let's discuss the difference between centralized and decentralized programs.
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Tapping into an easy $6.9B in annual revenue; 3 things to learn from Amazon.
There are 2 primary use cases that apply to every eCommerce site. One involves helping customers locate and purchase the products or services they want. The other…
An Introduction to Native Mobile Accessibility – Featuring Deque University for iOS/Android
This post is an introduction to native mobile accessibility, using tips from Deque University for iOS. Learn to make an app more accessible.