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Scaling Accessibility with WorldSpace Attest

January 31, 2017 By Marcy Sutton

In this post, accessibility evangelist and senior front-end engineer Marcy Sutton explores how to scale accessibility with WorldSpace Attest, which helps catch accessibility issues early on in the development process. Marcy demonstrates how to use Attest with a walk-through of a typical front front-end integration testing workflow, with step-by step instructions on how to use the tool.

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Practical PowerPoint Accessibility Techniques from Deque University

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January 25, 2017 By Deque Systems

Check out this useful course on PowerPoint Accessibility Techniques from Deque University. This course covers the ins and outs of easily creating accessible PowerPoint presentations, with practical tips and a11y hacks for anyone that wants to "do better" at PowerPoint.

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Section 508 Refresh Update: ICT Final Rule Published

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January 18, 2017 By Deque Systems

More Section 508 Refresh news: following the Access Board briefing held last week, the Final ICT Rule is set to be published today. In this post, we go over the 5 major changes you can expect in the refresh, and what this means for your organization. Plus, check out our helpful resources to get you Section 508 Refresh-ready.

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The Section 508 ICT Refresh has Arrived

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January 9, 2017 By Deque Systems

The 508 Refresh is finally here.  On Thursday, January 5th, the US Access Board announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had cleared…

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Inclusive Design Tips: Presenting Information in Multiple Ways

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January 4, 2017 By Caitlin Geier

How do you ensure your website is designed with accessibility in mind? Our UX designer Caitlin Geier addresses some important issues to consider, with practical tips – like presenting descriptive text when color cues are used – to help you create accessible design features that everyone can enjoy.

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Introducing axe™ 2.1.7

December 22, 2016 By Marcy Sutton

aXe 2.1.7 is here! In this post, Accessibility Evangelist Marcy Sutton details the technical upgrades in the latest version of aXe, our open source JavaScript accessibility testing engine. Read on to find out how this latest version is better than ever before.

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