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Web Accessibility in 2024: Benefits and Best Practices

Web accessibility is a growing priority for organizations across industries. But why should it matter to you? And are there really laws that

How ADA Requirements for Websites Impact Your Organization

While many are familiar with how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to physical access to public spaces, far fewer organizations are

Key Milestones in Web Accessibility Law: From the Signing of the ADA to Today

This month marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a hallmark piece of legislation for the disability community in

Section 508: What It Covers and How to Comply

This blog was created before the release of WCAG 2.2. For information on the most up-to-date WCAG standards, visit our WCAG Compliance page.

Web Accessibility Lawsuits: 2022 Recap and What to Expect in 2023

As 2023 kicks off, many organizations are taking stock of their progress in 2022 and setting priorities for the year ahead. If your

CVAA Compliance: The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act

TheTwenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act(CVAA) was signed into law in 2010. The Act was written to ensure that people with disabilities

ADA vs. Section 508: What’s the Difference?

This blog has been updated to reflect the release of WCAG version 2.2 in October of 2023. The law relating to web accessibility

An Overview of Canada’s Accessibility Laws: A Look at the Old and the New

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in March 2018 and has since been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness pertaining to the latest

7 Questions to Ask During ADA Compliance Testing

This blog has been updated to reflect the release of WCAG version 2.2 in October of 2023. According to The World Bank, 15%

ADA Requirements for Banks: 4 Facts You Might Not Know

Any financial institution that serves the public should make learning about obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) a priority. The ADA

Web Accessibility Testing – Why It’s Necessary and How It’s Done

This blog has been updated to reflect the release of WCAG version 2.2 in October of 2023. The internet has been the home

Understanding Assistive Technology: How Do Legally Blind People and Others with Low Vision Use the Internet?

Understanding digital accessibility challenges is easy if you know people with disabilities. But what if you’ve never seen a person who is blind

16 Accessibility Questions to Ask Your Digital Agency

You’ve picked the perfect agency partner for managing your website or creating a new one. You’ve found a firm you trust, that shares

Accessibility Statement

Level Access was founded to make the digital world accessible for all.  Our program is rooted in providing a robust platform solution which incorporates

Website Terms of Service

Welcome to our Website. By using our site, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms of use. Please

Color Blindness Accessibility: What Designers Need to Know

In a world where graphics dominate the digital landscape, color can be a central part of a brand’s identity. But too often, designers

What Does Responsive Web Design Have to do with Accessibility?

A lot. Responsive web design (RWD) is a web design approach aimed at delivering flexible web page layouts to provide optimal viewing across

Alt Text for Accessibility

Visual content has become an integral part of today’s digital landscape. On websites and social media platforms, images play a key role in

Social Media Accessibility Best Practices & Toolkit

by guest blogger Debra Ruh Ruh Global Consulting I am a big fan of social media. I use it to highlight the value

Inclusive Digital Marketing: Insights From Our CMO

Companies invest countless hours and millions of dollars creating impactful, conversion-driving digital marketing campaigns. But are those campaigns inadvertently excluding a diverse, and

Web Accessibility Compliance in 2022: Four key takeaways from legal experts

Summary: Why is web accessibility compliance a hot topic in 2022? As was discussed in the latest webinar, it’s all about the complexity

Section 508 Testing

This blog has been updated to reflect the release of WCAG version 2.2 in October of 2023. If you’re part of a federal

WCAG conformance levels: How high should you aim?

This blog has been updated to reflect the release of WCAG version 2.2 in October of 2023. Key takeaways: The Web Content Accessibility

CCPA Website Accessibility Compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was passed on June 28, 2018 to provide California consumers rights to their personal information. Here’s what

The Many Pitfalls of Accessibility Overlays

Editor’s note: Since the publication of this post, Level Access has closely monitored the advancement of overlay technology capabilities. Our position on these

$16 Million in Growth Funding Secured By eSSENTIAL Accessibility

eSSENTIAL Accessibility and Level Access have merged! Read More Starting the new year on a high note, this week eSSENTIAL Accessibility announced the

eSSENTIAL Accessibility Secures $16 Million in Growth Funding

Lead Edge Capital spearheads the round to accelerate, scale and meet escalating demand for Accessibility-as-a-Service. eSSENTIAL Accessibility and Level Access have merged! Read

From WCAG 2.0 to WCAG 2.1 – What’s New

This blog was created before the release of WCAG 2.2. For information on the most up-to-date WCAG standards, visit our WCAG Compliance page.

Level Access Launches Developer Community Website on Google .dev Registry

Accessibility.dev to Feature Free Digital Accessibility Testing Tools and Inclusive Design Resources Vienna, VA. February 19, 2019 Level Access, the global leader in

Settlement Shows Limits of a “Separate-But-Equal” Approach to Digital Accessibility

Building a separate “assistive” website may seem like a good way to provide resources to customers and clients with disabilities, but, as a

Hotel Websites: Accessibility is a Selling Point

For travellers with disabilities, accessibility is key when it comes choosing hotels, motels or other travel accommodations. Of course, the features of the

Accessibility Considerations for Localization

Localization is the process of translating a product into different languages or adapting a product for a specific country or region.   When localization