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ADA Audit – Why does a Website need it?

July 29, 2021 / January 5, 2026 by Matt Dempsey

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In the context of Web or Software, an ADA Audit or Accessibility Audit is a detailed report of a software application's or a website implementation's ability to meet compliance with guidelines.

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Easy Guide to Website Accessibility and ADA Compliance

July 29, 2021 / January 5, 2026 by Matt Dempsey

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It’s important to consider website accessibility when developing websites as it allows equal access and equal opportunity to everyone including those with disabilities.

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Maintaining ADA Compliance, What You Need to Know

July 13, 2021 / January 5, 2026 by Matt Dempsey

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Now that your site has been certified compliant to the latest ADA standards – what do you need to know in order to "Maintain ADA Compliance?"

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Vision Impairments and Digital Accessibility

December 28, 2025 / December 28, 2025 by Matt Dempsey

Digital Accessibility Impairments

As of late 2025, vision impairments—including blindness, low vision, and color blindness—remain the primary focus of global digital accessibility efforts, accounting for approximately 80% of documented accessibility issues. With the European Accessibility Act (EAA) now in full effect as of June 28, 2025, businesses are increasingly legally required to accommodate these diverse visual needs. Key […]

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2026 Digital Accessibility Strategic Roadmap

December 28, 2025 / January 16, 2026 by Matt Dempsey

Digital Accessibility

(Timeline Dependent on Scope of Work) Phase 1: Urgent Compliance Audit Inventory Your Digital Assets: List all websites, mobile apps, and public-facing documents (PDFs, Word files). Include third-party tools like payment portals and chatbots, as you remain legally liable for their accessibility. Conduct a Manual Expert Audit: Automated tools catch only 30–40% of accessibility barriers. […]

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Understanding Digital Accessibility in 2026

December 28, 2025 / December 28, 2025 by Matt Dempsey

Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility is the practice of designing and developing digital products so they can be perceived, understood, navigated, and interacted with by everyone, including the 1.3 billion people globally living with disabilities. In 2026, accessibility is no longer an optional “extra”—it is a core functional requirement and a mandatory legal standard for global trade. The […]

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December 2, 2025 by Matt Dempsey

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WCAG 2.2 Updates – Manual Testing Template

October 4, 2023 / January 5, 2026 by Matt Dempsey

Accessibility Guidelines Accessibility Training Digital Accessibility

Testing Details WCAG 2.2 W3C Proposed Recommendation is the latest update published on 20 July 2023. Note: Below testing completed manually for each new requirement in WCAG 2.2 for each website. Website: Name: Version Principle Guideline Status Notes WCAG 2.2 Level AA Guideline 2.4 Navigable 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) Ensure when an item gets […]

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2,352 Web Accessibility Lawsuits were filed in 2021 – Look at Why

January 15, 2022 / January 5, 2026 by Matt Dempsey

Accessibility Acts & Laws Digital Accessibility

Accessibility.com opens a new window recently reported 2,352 website accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2021 with Consumer Goods, Services, and Retail companies targeted the most. Of those an estimated 300 litigated websites were using third-party overlays. This is a significant increase over previous years. Key Points of 2021 for Websites Striving for ADA Compliance (2,352) […]

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