Introducing the new AB 1757 On June 12, 2023, the Judiciary Committee of the California Assembly rewrote the content of their existing bill impacting digital accessibility: AB 1757. According to a recent blog released by accessibility law firm Seyfarth, this change “…would effectively make WCAG 2.1 Level AA the required standard for websites and mobile… Continue Reading Changes to AB 1757 Could Reshape Legal and Disability Rights Landscapes
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WCAG 2.2 Release: What’s the delay?
Introduction The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) announced another delay in the release of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2. We previously anticipated the release of WCAG 2.2 in May 2023—what’s the delay? WCAG 2.2 Review Process Before the release of a new WCAG version, a working group provides feedback to the initial draft.… Continue Reading WCAG 2.2 Release: What’s the delay?
Understanding WCAG 2.2 Part Three
Introduction The long-awaited Web Content Accessibility Guidelines update, WCAG 2.2, is finally slated for release in May 2023. If you haven’t already, check out our insights into the first four guideline updates in our blog Understanding WCAG 2.2 Part One and the next three guidelines in Understanding WCAG 2.2 Part Two. We expect WCAG 2.2… Continue Reading Understanding WCAG 2.2 Part Three
Understanding WCAG 2.2 Part Two
Introduction The long-awaited Web Content Accessibility Guidelines update, WCAG 2.2, is now scheduled to be released in May 2023. If you haven’t already, check out our insights into the first four guideline updates in our blog Understanding WCAG 2.2 Part One. WCAG 2.2 is expected to come packaged with nine new success criteria. The W3C… Continue Reading Understanding WCAG 2.2 Part Two
Understanding WCAG 2.2 Part One
Introduction The long-awaited Web Content Accessibility Guidelines update, WCAG 2.2, is finally slated for release in May 2023. We can expect WCAG 2.2 to include nine new success criteria. Additionally, criterion 2.4.7: Focus Visible has been modified. Let’s take a look at the first four changes. Potential new guidelines 2.4.7: Focus Visible (Level A)… Continue Reading Understanding WCAG 2.2 Part One
Mental Health Accessibility
Digital accessibility for websites, software, mobile applications and documents, can be tricky for those of us living with mental health disorders. Mental illnesses can make it difficult to focus on, process, and understand information. This can create challenges for people navigating websites that are not tailored to our content management and design needs. As the… Continue Reading Mental Health Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 Draft: Quick Look
On Feb. 28, 2020 a new working draft of Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) version 2.2 has been released for public review and comment. If you’re working on accessibility for your organization and/or project, it’s important for you to know that another level of WCAG is anticipated. This blog article provides “at-a-glance” background information on this new version of the WCAG and a direct link to the working document. Continue Reading WCAG 2.2 Draft: Quick Look
