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A Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding Accessibility Testing

There is certainly a business case to be made to ensure that your website and digital applications are accessible and meet the needs of users with disabilities. This includes the legal imperative, commercial opportunities and moral requirements. But ensuring your digital products are accessible to everyone is easier said than done. So, this is where accessibility testing comes in.

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Understanding the Accessible Canada Act: What It Means for You

The Accessible Canada Act (ACA), enacted in 2019, represents a significant step forward in creating a barrier-free Canada. This legislation aims to identify, remove, and prevent accessibility barriers in areas that fall under federal jurisdiction. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the ACA and its impact on businesses and individuals.

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What Is Digital Accessibility and Why Does this Matter?

In today’s online world, accessibility is not just a nice-to-have, but it’s a necessity. When we talk about accessibility, we’re not necessarily talking about access in the broad sense of public reach. Instead, we’re talking about disabled access, and the design of online spaces in a way so that people with disabilities can use them. This is known as digital accessibility.

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What Tools Are Available to Remediate WCAG Issues Effectively

Achieving WCAG compliance is key to creating an inclusive user experience and staying on the right side of legal requirements. Thankfully, numerous tools are available to help organizations address accessibility issues efficiently. In this article, we’ll dive into the importance of WCAG, and common accessibility challenges, and Discover what tools are available to remediate WCAG issues and ensure web accessibility compliance with effective solutions for all accessibility needs.

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PDF Accessibility Guidelines: How to Make PDFs Accessible for All Users

In today’s world, digital accessibility has become a priority, and PDFs are a widely used format for sharing information across various platforms. While PDFs offer convenience, they can pose challenges for users with disabilities if they are not properly formatted for accessibility. Ensuring your documents comply with PDF accessibility guidelines is crucial to reach all users.