To comply with accessibility law and be inclusive you must provide an equal experience for all users, regardless of disability. To accomplish this goal, you must develop all your digital content with accessibility in mind. The media platforms encompass websites, videos, e-learning, documents, and an ever-growing list of other mediums. The wide use of PDF documents on websites and in email means PDF document accessibility plays a vital role in[…]
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Accessibility, Asked & Answered (A³), a resource of frequently asked questions on digital accessibility guidelines and best practices.
Accessibility Asked and Answered: What is a Web Accessibility Audit?
A web accessibility audit evaluates a digital asset for accessibility to people with disabilities. The audit may be for a website, web application, mobile app, desktop application, or any product that contains a user interface. The audit typically involves reviewing the digital assets’ content, design, and code to identify any barriers that may prevent people with disabilities from accessing or using the site. Audit Motivation There are many reasons why[…]
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In today’s purchasing market, accessibility is an increasingly important factor for companies looking to sell their products and services to government agencies, universities, and other organizations that care about accessibility. Many organizations now require a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) during the purchasing process to assess the accessibility of a product or service and determine if it meets their accessibility requirements. A VPAT is a document that provides detailed information on the accessibility of a product[…]
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Last year, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) began acting on Directive (DIR) 2018-04, placing an increased emphasis on disability inclusion in the workplace. In order to accomplish that goal, the agency said it will be conducting “focused reviews” of compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain individuals with disabilities. Focused reviews may[…]
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Are you searching for a PDF document remediation service? When you compare document remediation services, evaluating the cost and quality of service is essential. You will frequently get a price per page ranging from $5/page to $15/page. Why the large range in price? How do you evaluate the cost vs. value? To evaluate the price vs value, you must establish your goal in remediating the documents. Is the goal of[…]
READ MORE about Four Questions to Ask Your PDF Remediation ServiceWhat is WCAG? An Overview of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
What do digital development, legislation, and litigation have in common? Each needs an accessibility standard to provide a common language that describes an inclusive experience for people with disabilities. In response to this need, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) created the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The WCAG is a set of accessibility principles that guide the development of accessible websites, mobile apps, documents, video, and other forms of[…]
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Title II Alert Public sector organizations under ADA Title II jurisdiction must purchase WCAG 2.1 Level AA products starting April 24, 2026. Vendors supplying products and services to states, cities, public institutions of higher education, and other covered entities should take time to assess risk and develop a strategy. Our ADA policy teams are available to discuss your organization’s concerns regarding the new Title II changes. We have created a[…]
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