Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Articles
Accessibility in Design Systems: Building the Foundation for Compliant Products
November 13, 2025Design systems are no longer just about visual consistency. They’re a critical foundation for preventing accessibility failures, reducing remediation costs, and supporting compliance with ADA, EAA, and WCAG standards. Accessible design systems address a pressing need: in 2025, 94.8% of home pages had detectable WCAG violations, many stemming from repeated component errors like buttons without […]
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How to Make Social Media Inclusive: Accessibility Tips & Benefits
October 10, 2025Making social media content accessible ensures everyone, including users who are blind, low vision, Deaf, hard of hearing, or have cognitive or motor disabilities, can participate fully in online conversations. This fosters community, reduces legal risk, and expands your audience reach. Most importantly, it’s the right thing to do. Key Principles for Managing Accessible Social […]
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Accessibility Testing for AI: Why Manual Verification Matters More Than Ever
September 8, 2025AI is everywhere — from chatbots on customer service portals to generative copilots that help users complete complex tasks. But as organizations race to adopt these technologies, one truth is often overlooked: AI interfaces require accessibility testing that goes far beyond automation. Accessibility scanners can provide a baseline, but they simply aren’t equipped to detect […]
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Navigating the European Accessibility Act (EAA): A Guide for U.S. Websites
July 11, 2025The European Accessibility Act (EAA), which came into effect on June 28, 2025, represents a significant shift in global digital accessibility standards. While the legislation directly applies to EU member states, it also has far-reaching implications for U.S.-based businesses with a digital presence in Europe. If your company sells products or services to EU consumers […]
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Mobile Accessibility Testing Checklist for Native & Web Apps (2025 Edition)
June 25, 2025Mobile apps are no longer a luxury—they’re a lifeline. For millions of users, particularly those with disabilities, mobile experiences must be not only fast and functional but also inclusive. Whether you’re developing a native app for iOS or Android or building a responsive web application, mobile accessibility should be at the forefront of your QA […]
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Is Your Dev Team Accessibility‑Ready? 7 Skills Every Engineer Should Know
June 17, 2025As digital experiences become central to how we live, work, and communicate, accessibility is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity. Inaccessible websites and applications can exclude millions of users who rely on assistive technologies, and companies that fail to meet accessibility standards increasingly face reputational and legal risks. For development teams, this shift means that accessibility isn’t […]
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How Accessibility Enhancements Boost SEO
June 2, 2025Search engine optimization (SEO) and digital accessibility are often approached as separate goals. However, they share a fundamental purpose: improving the user experience. When you build your website to meet accessibility standards—such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 or 2.2—you not only make your site more usable for people with disabilities, but you […]
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Accessible AI: Ensuring WCAG Compliance in Chatbots, Generative UIs, and Assistive Tech
May 22, 2025As artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of digital interaction, it’s crucial to address a growing concern: accessibility. While AI-powered tools like chatbots, voice assistants, and generative UIs offer immense value, many fall short of meeting accessibility standards like the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). In this post, we explore how to ensure your […]
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2025: Why Digital Inclusion Still Matters
May 15, 2025Every year, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) reminds us of a simple truth: the internet should be usable by everyone. On this day, celebrated annually on the third Thursday of May, we come together to raise awareness about digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people worldwide living with disabilities. At A11y Pros, […]
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