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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Pacific ADA Center's new small business accessibility guidance offers a practical, phased approach that prioritizes customer impact over perfect compliance, providing realistic resources for businesses with limited budgets and technical capacity.
Federal agencies face strategic decisions about adopting WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards as they balance legal compliance, operational capacity, and equal access goals. While Section 508 hasn't officially updated, DOJ guidance trends suggest proactive adoption will better serve disabled constituents and position agencies ahead of inevitable mandates.
The Department of Justice's new Title II guidance establishes WCAG 2.1 Level AA as the technical standard for government websites and mobile apps, ending years of uncertainty while creating clear requirements for equal digital access to public services.
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