India is one of the fastest growing and emerging markets for innovating, building, and nurturing digital technology. Many organizations hire computer engineers and designers and set up offices in India due to the availability of great talent at a lower cost. Like many countries, India has a substantial population of people with disabilities. According to…
After publishing our ADA Compliance Checklists for Websites and Mobile Apps, some of our readers reached out with an important follow-up question: Is there an ADA checklist for physical spaces? The answer is yes — and it’s just as crucial as digital accessibility. Through our research and client experiences, we’ve seen how businesses like restaurants,…
As someone who is new to the digital accessibility space, there is so much to learn and absorb. Understanding the nuances of WCAG itself is a challenge, and the number of accessibility laws across different countries can feel overwhelming. While I was primarily familiar with ADA and Section 508 compliance requirements, a recent interaction with…
Did you know that not all accessibility laws reference the same version of WCAG? I didn’t either, and honestly, it used to confuse me quite a bit. But then one day, I thought, “Why not make my life a little easier?” So, I decided to create a simple table to bring clarity, and now I…
Okay, quick question: Have you ever tried opening a peanut butter jar with one hand? Yeah, not fun. That’s kind of what using the internet felt like for people with disabilities in the early days. Frustrating. Exclusionary. And honestly, unnecessary. But don’t worry—this story isn’t all doom and dial-up tones. Digital accessibility has evolved over…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Initially, the ADA primarily focused on physical spaces, ensuring accessibility in public buildings, transportation, and other infrastructure. However, as technology evolved, websites, mobile applications, and other digital assets began to be recognized as places of public accommodation, especially under ADA Title…
