Web Accessibility News & Trends

Design without compromise: Accessibility is everyone’s business

accessiBe took the main stage at UXDX NYC, to show how accessibility can, and should, be embedded across the entire product lifecycle. From workshops to real-world strategies, the message was clear: accessibility is everyone’s business.

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.

Getting ready for the June 2025 EAA deadline: Your web accessibility checklist

With the EAA set to be enforced starting June 28th, it is time to take action to ensure digital accessibility compliance.

Why most accessibility lawsuits target online stores - and what you can do about it

Online store owners are more likely to face digital accessibility lawsuits. Why is this the case? And, more importantly, what can you do to mitigate legal risk?

Last updated on July 1, 2025

accessFlow 2.0: Your platform for creating accessible websites from the ground up

If you've been searching for a unified, comprehensive solution to tackle native accessibility projects - look no further.

Last updated on July 1, 2025

Manual testing and custom remediation: Accessibility tailored to your business needs

Get the best of AI-powered automation and human expertise with MTCR, accessiBe's new offering for Scale and Enterprise customers.

Last updated on June 18, 2025

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.

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.

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 June 10, 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?

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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 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 June 10, 2025

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.

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.