Expert analysis of accessibility developments through the CORS framework— balancing community needs, operational realities, legal risk, and strategic alignment.
The W3C's new ACT Rules Format 1.1 standard addresses the chaos of inconsistent accessibility testing by creating a common language for automated tools and manual audits, transforming how organizations approach WCAG compliance.
New W3C Cognitive Accessibility Research Modules represent the first serious effort to understand what people with cognitive and learning disabilities actually need from technology—moving beyond compliance to address real barriers in voice systems, navigation, online safety, and decision-making.
The W3C's first draft of WCAG-EM 2.0 introduces a standardized methodology for evaluating accessibility across mobile apps and digital products—not just websites—potentially solving the fragmentation that leaves disabled users with inconsistent access across platforms.
The Department of Justice recently rejected a class action settlement for being too weak, signaling a shift toward more demanding ADA enforcement. For small businesses, this means the era of surface-level compliance is ending—and genuine accessibility is becoming a competitive advantage.
A veteran accessibility professional analyzes this week's TPGi reading list, finding a field at an inflection point between compliance theater and meaningful inclusion for disabled users.
TPGi's January reading roundup reveals how the accessibility field is maturing beyond basic WCAG compliance toward AI integration, organizational maturity models, and sustainable implementation practices that better serve disabled users.
The accessibility field produces sophisticated technical resources while small businesses struggle with basic questions about serving disabled customers. Here's what actually helps organizations move from confusion to compliance.
Federal courts consistently target shopping cart functionality, product descriptions, and filter systems in e-commerce accessibility litigation, revealing systematic barriers that prevent disabled customers from completing purchases independently.
New federal guidance on accessible PDF documents represents more than technical requirements—it signals a fundamental shift in how government agencies must approach digital accessibility to ensure disabled citizens have equal access to government services.
New Department of Justice guidance clarifies how public colleges and universities must ensure digital accessibility under Title II of the ADA, addressing learning management systems, course materials, and virtual events as institutions grapple with permanent integration of digital learning tools.
A national restaurant chain's comprehensive approach to digital accessibility—combining automated monitoring, user testing, and accessible third-party integrations—offers a blueprint for sustainable compliance that serves customers better while reducing development team burnout.