Some WCAG audit providers inflate findings with issues that are inaccurate, mislabeled, irrelevant, or impractical. They often miss the wider picture, leading to recommendations that do not reflect real accessibility needs These mistakes waste time and budget, while failing to deliver meaningful progress or inclusive outcomes. Worse still, you may still leave the door open […]

I find myself increasingly asking what value do I get out of existing commercial accessibility testing tools? What do they catch? What do they not catch? I ask because I want to improve on the results, and I also want to know what exactly I need to manually inspect a web page for. So let's start wit

When auditors provide advice on accessibility issues, it's primarily about the HTML used. But do frontend developers actually know HTML these days?

Last year, a colleague introduced me to the Interop Accessibility project.

The use of automated accessibility tools has gained massive popularity for its ability to quickly and...

A11Y Automation Tracker

What needs to happen for continuous accessibility to be just as much of a standard practice as continuous integration? In this session, Melanie Sumner will look at a strategic vision for the future of the web that includes a more inclusive web for everyone.

TL;DR: Despite claims, APG’s support charts are not ARIA support charts and they are not analogous to Can I Use. While brand new and likely to grow, their scope is still strictly APG patterns. Why I Say This I have opinions on the ARIA Authoring Practices Guide (APG). I am…

Using AI as a replacement for interviewing actual users is a brilliant idea if you want to look like you made an effort, but are really looking to fill the page with superficial, stereotyped bullshit.

Learn how to do manual testing with a keyboard, screen reader, and zoom testing.