Requirements for Accessible PDF part four: Proper Conversion Process
Follow the proper conversion process in order to keep accessibility features in a document.
Real-Time Remote Usability Testing with Screen Reader Users, Part 2: Tips & Tricks
In her 2nd post about remote usability testing with screen readers, Deque's UX designer details how to set up the test & points to remember.
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Deque’s axe™ Rule Library hits 10,000,000 downloads!
It seems like only yesterday that our axe accessibility rules engine hit one million downloads. Now, the total just surpassed ten million downloads!
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Deque’s Second Annual Axe-Con Marks The Year of Accessibility, With Over 26,000 Registrations in the Largest Accessibility Conference of its Kind
Axe-con hosted the largest assembly of accessibility pros ever. More than 26k registrants and 100 expert speakers point to one clear trend: the need for high velocity accessibility.
Announcing axe-core 3.4
One of the most fantastic things about working on axe-core is seeing the kind of community that is developing around it. One of the ways…
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Axe DevTools Updates: UI Improvements, Edge Browser Extension, and a brand new Structure Intelligent Guided Test™
The latest release of the axe DevTools browser extension includes UI improvements, a new Structure Intelligent Guided Test (IGT), increased Edge functionality, and more!
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What to expect from Attest Android 1.1
Attest Android’s 1.1 release has arrived! Let’s dive into the new features available in Deque’s automated accessibility testing tool for Android apps.
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2021 Mobile Accessibility Compliance and Legislation in EU
Two pieces of EU legislation contain deadlines for making mobile products and services accessible. The deadline for the public sector is in 2021!
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ARIA Spec for the Uninitiated: Part 2
ARIA authoring practices are patterns and examples that are a great starting point, but they shouldn't be used as is - let's discuss why.
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Axe Awards at axe-con 2021
At axe-con 2021 we launched a program called axe awards, named after a well-known Deque open source project called axe-core. We are proud to announce the winners of the axe awards below so they are recognized for their outstanding work in accessibility and so members of the accessibility community can turn to them for advice when building their accessibility efforts.
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Reflecting on 1 year in Digital Accessibility
Concluding my first year in digital accessibility, I'd like to share some questions and comments about this fantastic industry I call home.
Introducing axe™ 2.1.7
This post details the technical updates with the latest release of aXe 2.1.7, Deque's open source JavaScript accessibility testing engine