Web Accessibility News & Trends

GAAD is approaching. How can you take part in this growing global celebration?

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your commitment to digital inclusion. Learn how your business can get involved.

Last updated on May 8, 2025

Shoptalk 2025: Accessibility insights from the epicenter of retail innovation

At Shoptalk 2025, digital accessibility surfaced as an urgent yet often overlooked priority, exposing critical gaps in awareness - but also growing interest in practical, scalable solutions.

Last updated on April 23, 2025

The ADA vs WCAG: What you need to know

Understanding the relationship between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) can be a little confusing. We're here to help.

Last updated on April 17, 2025

Another legal win for digital accessibility: Websites are public accommodations under the ADA

A recent federal court ruling has reaffirmed that websites are considered places of public accommodation under the ADA, reinforcing the legal expectation that businesses must ensure digital accessibility.

Last updated on May 8, 2025

Last updated on March 31, 2025

The deepening impact of AI on digital accessibility

Businesses are increasingly turning to AI to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. How is it working?

Kathleen

Last updated on March 5, 2025

For people with disabilities, telemedicine's decline may alter their health care experience

Telemedicine has been viewed as a potential equalizer to health care access, but as the policies from the COVID-19 pandemic wind down, people with disabilities continue to have the least access to the service.

A court’s landmark ruling affirmed accessWidget’s role in advancing accessibility

A U.S. court recognized accessWidget’s role in web accessibility, citing it as one of the valid measures used by an accessiBe customer in the dismissal of an ADA lawsuit. Discover how this ruling impacts businesses.

Last updated on May 12, 2025

Last updated on February 27, 2025

Embracing digital inclusion: A perspective on low vision and the power of design thinking

Accessibility isn’t just a feature—it’s the foundation of inclusion. In this blog, Sheldon Lewis shares how advocacy and design thinking can break down barriers, create opportunities, and shape a more accessible world for everyone.

Last updated on April 27, 2025

Who got to work remotely in 2024 and who didn't?

Working from home remained a popular option in 2024. As it turns out, people with disabilities worked remotely at increasingly high rates.

Last updated on December 19, 2024

What states have the highest rates of people with disabilities working remotely?

There are a number of states in which people with disabilities work remotely at a higher than people who are abled. However, they still face significant challenges in these environments, and it is on business owners to provide them with proper accommodations.

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The ultimate WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA checklist

For your website to conform to WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2 at Level AA, it needs to meet numerous design and technical criteria. You can use this checklist to see where it stands.

Last updated on April 28, 2025

The 15 best color contrast checker tools

Want to know whether the colors you're using pass the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) criteria? We recommend you use one of the testing tools featured in this blog.

Last updated on January 30, 2025

Web accessibility for healthcare companies and providers: A business case

On top of being the right thing to do, as well as a legal obligation, pursuing accessibility presents healthcare companies with significant business benefits

Last updated on December 16, 2024

Last updated on November 27, 2024

On Small Business Saturday, establishments with a digital presence may have an edge

To stay competitive during the holiday season, small businesses need to prioritize a digital presence that welcomes all potential customers, including those with disabilities.

What you need to know about WCAG 2.2

WCAG 2.2 is the most up-to-date version of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)'s web accessibility standards. But what sets this version of WCAG apart from its predecessors? And what must you do to conform to it?

Last updated on April 17, 2025

Last updated on December 11, 2024

Web accessibility specialist certifications: The complete list

Here’s a comprehensive look at the certifications available for web accessibility specialists today and the benefits of each.

Lia

Last updated on November 18, 2024

How to Create an Inclusive Work Environment

Creating an accessible workplace doesn’t just empower employees with disabilities, it leads to a healthier culture and improved retention. Here’s a look at how you can foster an inclusive workplace, resulting in a win-win for employees of all abilities and your business.

Lia

How accessiBe helped a plastic surgeon get a digital accessibility lawsuit dismissed

Aided by comprehensive litigation support, one of accessiBe's customers fought unfounded claims and had a lawsuit dismissed.