Imagine trying to complete essential tasks online—like booking a doctor’s appointment, applying for a job, or accessing government services—only to find that the website is difficult to navigate, the text is unreadable, or key functions don’t work with assistive technology. For millions of people with disabilities, this is a daily reality. Digital accessibility ensures that…
A New Milestone in Digital Accessibility We are thrilled to announce that DigitalA11Y has been empaneled as accessibility auditors in digital and web accessibility with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice. This is an exciting moment for us, as we have been working tirelessly on digital accessibility projects…
Understanding the Digital Accessibility Landscape in India According to the 2011 Census (yes, it was conducted that long ago), about 26.8 million people, or 2.21% of the Indian population, are estimated to be disabled. These disabilities range from mental illnesses to physical, intellectual, and sensory impairments. Despite such a significant portion of the population requiring…
Over a decade ago, I acquired the domain DigitalA11Y and began writing articles for the blog. However, it wasn’t until 2019 that I took the blog seriously. At that time, I was undergoing dialysis and needed something to focus my energy on during my free time. While working part-time, I penned my thoughts on accessibility…
Hello Everyone! Well, I have just the opportunity for you! The Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) is a virtual contest where development teams compete to create the most accessible and beautiful site for various non-profit organizations. Eachyear the contest demonstrates that beautiful sites can also be accessible sites! It also has been a great way to…
We’re proud to announce A Future Date, a conference on accessibility and inclusive design! The program will begin on April 21st through 23rd at: * 11am-5pm Eastern time * 8am-2pm Pacific time * 6pm-midnight GMT About the program We’re starting with a bang: the keynote session on Monday will be Lainey Feingold and Tim Elder…
