10 Harsh Realities Every Digital Accessibility Consultant Needs to Hear

10 Harsh Realities Every Digital Accessibility Consultant Needs to Hear

Stepping into the world of digital accessibility consulting? Welcome to one of the most rewarding—and often frustrating—roles in tech. It’s not just about decoding WCAG checklists or running audits (though you’ll do plenty of that). The real challenge? Shifting mindsets, wrestling with resistance, and helping people actually care. Here are 10 tough-love truths every digital…

10 Hilarious (but Sadly Real) Stereotypes About Digital Accessibility

10 Hilarious (but Sadly Real) Stereotypes About Digital Accessibility

The world of digital accessibility is full of myths, misconceptions, and downright ridiculous stereotypes. If you work in this space, you’ve probably heard these before. If not, brace yourself—because reality is wilder than fiction. 1. “Blind People Don’t Use the Internet” “Why do we need to make our site accessible? Blind people don’t use websites!”…

Website Accessibility Audit Costs Explained: Factors & Pricing

At DigitalA11Y, the cost of each web accessibility audit ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 USD. Several factors influence the pricing, and we take a deep dive into these factors to provide a clear understanding of accessibility audit costs. How Much Does an ADA Website Compliance Audit Cost? Most of our potential customers who fill out…

DigitalA11Y Empaneled as Web Accessibility Auditors with the Government of India

DigitalA11Y Empaneled as Web Accessibility Auditors with the Government of India

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…

How India is Strengthening Digital Accessibility Through Legal Mandates
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How India is Strengthening Digital Accessibility Through Legal Mandates

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…

Why Investing in Manual Accessibility Testing Pays Off

Why Investing in Manual Accessibility Testing Pays Off

We live in an era of rapid technological advancement, where automation has become synonymous with efficiency and productivity. You’ve probably seen those YouTube ads hyping up AI as a job-saving superpower or pushing expensive masterclasses. From self-driving cars to automated customer service, it seems like there’s a machine ready to replace human intervention at every…