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From the courtroom to the boardroom: Josh Basile named to Forbes 100 Accessibility List

Josh Basile, accessiBe’s Community Relations Manager and a leading voice in disability advocacy, has been named to the inaugural Forbes Accessibility 100 list. His recognition highlights the growing global momentum behind accessibility and inclusive innovation.

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Last updated on June 19, 2025
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Ten famous people who overcame their disabilities to achieve greatness

There are dozens of incredible sagas of people overcoming disabilities to achieve great things. Here are just a few top-picks we think will leave anyone who reads them inspired.

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Last updated on December 25, 2024
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ADA and Section 508 - US legal requirements for web accessibility

Everything you need to know about U.S legal requirements relating to web accessibility. From Section 508 to the ADA and the WCAG.

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Last updated on September 1, 2021
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What are screen readers and how they enable blind people to surf the internet?

Hearing the terms "screen-reader" being thrown away when discussing the ADA or the WCAG? That's because screen-readers are essential for web accessibility, and this article explains exactly how.

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Last updated on February 29, 2024
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5 Reasons Why Web Accessibility Should be Your Priority in 2019

Within time, web accessibility brought with it a whole host of benefits and motivations which go beyond just avoiding being sued. Digital accessibility has become from a moral duty and a social commitment to one of the principles of modern marketing and businesses.

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Last updated on October 31, 2021
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Sea, Beer, Watermelon… and WordPress: accessiBe’s Seaside WordPress Conference

On August 7th, 2019, accessiBe marked the summer with an evening beachside conference on everything WordPress.

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Last updated on September 1, 2021
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Everything you need to know about ADA web accessibility lawsuits trend in 2019

Rapid digitalization has compelled accessibility standards to be in constant adjustment, making small and medium businesses (SMB) an easy target during the current spike of ADA web accessibility lawsuits.

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Last updated on October 31, 2021
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DIY: the full guide to testing your website’s accessibility, WCAG conformance and ADA compliance level

Looking to mitigate legal risk? trying to assess how close you are to being ADA compliant? Feeling overwhelmed by reading the official Web Content Accessibility Guidelines? (WCAG 2.1). Well, this guide is exactly for you!

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Last updated on April 24, 2025
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Recent celebrities ADA lawsuits regarding web accessibility

Celebrities these days are no strangers to ADA web-based lawsuits. Although The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been around since 1990, it has only recently been heavily targeting people who offer digital customer experiences, as per the 2018 DOJ affirmation of The ADA’s coverage of websites.

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Last updated on September 1, 2021
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accessiBe Founders Chosen for the Forbes 2019 30 Under 30 List

In the wake of accessiBe’s success, Forbes included accessiBe’s 3 founders, Shir Ekerling, Dekel Skoop, and Gal Vizel, on its 2019 30 Under 30 list.

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Last updated on January 3, 2024
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Everything you need to know about making websites accessible for people with disabilities

In this article we will explain in depth the field of web accessibility so that you can understand the world of disabilities in all its parts, and how it integrates with the basic desire of every person in modern times to surf the Internet freely and independently.

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Last updated on September 27, 2021
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The difference between making sites accessible through a template, compared to using an accessibility interface

In this article, we will focus on the nature of web accessibility solutions and go into depth to understand precisely how web accessibility works. Thus, we can choose the method that best suits your site, your business and of course its surfers. Ready? Let's start!

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Last updated on September 1, 2021
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[With regards to the legislation or not] - why you should make your site accessible for people with disabilities

Beyond legal compliance, the accessibility of websites has quite a few other benefits that business owners are not aware of! In this article, we will present the most prominent advantages of adapting your site to people with disabilities, beyond the law.

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Last updated on September 1, 2021