Accessibility Audit Conformance Reporting | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group 12.2
Accessibility Audit Conformance Reporting | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group 12.2
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What a Furry Convention Taught Me About Event Accessibility
Accessibility doesn't have to be boring, as this Furry Con shows us: venue information, managing anxiety about approaching security personell, and warning tags on the program. Some things are not perceived as “accessibility”, but as what your community needs to enjoy the shared space.
Accessibility & Inclusive Learning Design Events in August 2026
A hot inclusive (education) summer is waiting for you!
Free Accessibility Certifications to take this Summer
Six free, self‑paced accessibility courses - ranked by difficulty level so you know where to start! Whether you're in HR looking for a disability inclusion primer, a developer wanting to understand WCAG from a user's perspective, or an experienced auditor ready to grind through a government‑issued certification, there's a recommendation here for you. All courses are free, online, and ideal for…
Non-Interference: The 5 accessibility tests to run first | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group 12.1
The Trusted Tester is rigorous web accessibility testing process developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It covers 20 topics of accessibility issues, all based on WCAG and Section 508. Among these, Non-Interference is the fall-breaker for website accessibility.
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Resize Text, Multiple Ways & Why Parsing is part of History | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group Session 11
18.A Resize Text (WCAG 1.4.4)
Deaf Blindness, the Sequel: Still Not in the Dark
Deaf-blindness gets almost zero coverage in WCAG. Meanwhile, tactile signing, ProTactile, and the Lorm alphabet have existed for over a century. Here's what I've learned since my first post, and why designing for deaf-blind users isn't as complicated as you think.
Buried Menus, Broken Toggles: The 7-Point Accessibility Gap of Synchronized Media | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group Session 10
A practical breakdown of Live vs. Pre-recorded standards and the specific UI requirements for media players
Accessibility & Inclusion Events in July 2026
Happy Disability Pride Month!
Navigating Order, Sound, and Silence | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group Session 9
Wathc recording on youtube.
Q&A: How Netflix does Accessibility
Netflix & Chill? Only if the accessibility features are working.
Sensory Characteristics & Tables | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group Session 8
Welcome back to the Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group!
Inclusion & Accessibility Events in June 2026
A11y News brings you a curated look at the most impactful accessibility and disability‑inclusion events happening in June 2026.
GAAD Special: User Research & Disability Dongles
The trap of "Disability Dongles" and how to integrate an inclusive mindset into every step of your workflow.
Watch your Language (Attributes) | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group Session 7
Say my name, say my name, or at least give your frames and pages names.
The History of Sign Language at the Eurovision Song Contest
In preparation for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), Vienna has been leaning into its livable city image, and a big part of this is accessibility.
Styling Isn't Structure: How to spot "Fake" Headings and Lists that aren't Lists | Section 508 Trusted Tester Study Group Session 6
As we continue our journey toward becoming certified Trusted Testers, this session reinforced that accessibility is just as much about creating a predictable, logical, and efficient experience: Stop styling text as headings and skip the fluff.
Accessibility Isn't a Budget Line Item: It's a "Can They Participate?" Question - Jordan Harrison on captioning DevFest Ireland
Jordan Harrison shares the struggle of making DevFest Ireland 2025 and the accidental Saas born from a commitment to inclusion.
Accessibility & Inclusion Events in May 2026
Get ready for GAAD!