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Company News & Updates Deque named a top innovator on the 2025 Forbes Accessibility 100 list

We're proud to be featured on the Forbes Accessibility 100 list alongside so many accessibility champions, from giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft to emerging leaders across industries.

Company News & Updates What’s new in axe Developer Hub: Updates for more flexibility, security, and control

With the latest axe Developer Hub updates, you can run end-to-end Selenium tests written in Java, deploy on-prem, and more.

Accessibility Compliance Matters States drop constitutional challenge to Section 504 in Texas v. Kennedy

On April 11, 2025, a major development occurred in the ongoing Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit. See what happened and why it's so important for disability rights.

Accessibility Best Practices Featured Elevating digital accessibility from optional to essential

To elevate digital accessibility to the level of privacy and security, we must align enterprise priorities with powerful tools and practical workflows.

Accessibility Compliance Matters Section 504 digital accessibility deadlines: What every HHS-funded provider must know

Learn how the new Section 504 update impacts HHS-funded providers and the digital information technology used by patients.

Accessibility Best Practices Digital accessibility and the cost of exclusion

While I love to talk about the advantages of inclusion. Today, I’m going to turn that approach around and consider the disadvantages of exclusion.

Accessibility Compliance Matters Another 20 top European Accessibility Act (EAA) questions answered

Our digital accessibility experts have answered a new set of 20 urgent European Accessibility Act (EAA) questions. Get the compliance info you need!

Accessibility Best Practices How to transform your approach to digital accessibility from a reactive break-fix cycle to a proactive shift left approach

Many organizations are stuck in reactive break-fix cycles when it comes to practicing digital accessibility. Here's how to shift left and get proactive.

Accessibility Best Practices A tailored digital accessibility plan for your organization—in minutes.

Answer a series of prompts and receive a customized, actionable plan based on your organization’s unique digital accessibility needs.

Accessibility Best Practices Why Don’t Screen Readers Always Read What’s on the Screen? Part 1: Punctuation and Typographic Symbols

Part 1 of this series focuses on the way screen readers read (or don't read) punctuation and typographic symbols.

Accessibility Compliance Matters An introduction to the European Accessibility Act (EAA)

June 28, 2025 coming. Understand the directive, the deadline, key implications and the necessary steps for compliance for organizations who do business in the EU.

A11y for Developers Inclusive development practices in Next.js projects

Learn practical ways to implement accessibility at the code level, including proper use of semantic HTML, alt text, ARIA roles, and keyboard support.

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