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In this blog, we will walk through how to use the open source tool, Pa11y, to setup and run automated accessibility testing. Before you can start the Automated Accessibility Testing, you’ll need to install the prerequisite tools that are required for this type of testing.  Don't worry, we… Read More
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My name is Katherine Shaw and I am a front end web developer at Promet Source. I'd like to start by sharing a little bit of my background, as it has helped me to understand why accessibility, on the web and in the world around us, is such an important issue. I am an advocate for web… Read More
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Takeaway: Throughout my career, I've reviewed hundreds of government websites for accessibility compliance. I often found issues that are easy to fix but create barriers for people with disabilities. I focus on the 13 biggest county websites for this post. The top 5 accessibility problems I found… Read More
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Accessibility errors on county websites
Note: This blog was first published on September 6, 2019, and has been updated to reflect new information and insights. Takeaway: Last October 2023, W3C released WCAG 2.2 as a Recommendation, which means they should be seen and implemented as web standards. Our team at Promet Source always aims… Read More
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Web accessibility testing and remediation roadmap
How to ensure detect web accessibility errors and ensure compliance with current Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2)? Many automatic testing and scanning tools are available to help fast-track the process and uncover common, but frequently overlooked errors. The challenge: these tools… Read More
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Automated Web Accessibility tools comparison
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WCAG 2.2 on a purple background
This week, May 18, 2023, marks the 12th Annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).  Here at Promet Source, we view this annual event as an opportunity to celebrate the 1 billion individuals worldwide – 61 million in the Unites States – who are living with a disability and navigate… Read More
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GAAD along with Web Accessibility Icons. The Promet Source logo and the text: Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day
In an environment where 25 percent of the population is dealing with at least one disability, and web experiences are the means by which an increasing number of people navigate all aspects of their lives, digital accessibility needs to be a top-of-mind topic. While there are rules and guidelines… Read More
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Web Accessibility Q and A
Drupal’s Fullcalendar View module is currently in use by more than 13,000 Drupal sites, and is among the most widely relied upon Drupal modules when developing event calendars. Until recently, though, the module was laden with accessibility barriers. Sites that leveraged the Fullcalendar View… Read More
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In the current climate, ensuring that a website is accessible to users with a wide range of disabilities is not just a business imperative. It’s the right thing to do.  Websites that comply with accessibility guidelines tend to have higher SEO rankings and provide a better user experience for… Read More
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Accessibility Compliance Icons