"Beyond WCAG: How to create truly accessible digital experiences"

The new 2025 Digital Accessibility Index shows a worrying pattern: many companies still struggle with the basics — navigation, readability, usability. It’s a reminder that accessibility issues aren’t edge cases. They’re systemic. When design misses the fundamentals — clear structure, consistent controls, readable content — trust quietly erodes. I often see teams polishing what’s visible while the foundation cracks underneath. And when the foundation wobbles, everything above it does too. If you ran a quick scan of your site right now, how many hidden accessibility gaps would it reveal — before your audience does? I have no affiliation with either of these sites: Basic free scan: https://lnkd.in/gu_wQDqe Technical free scan: https://wave.webaim.org/

The Revised Section 508 Standards require businesses working with federal agencies to align their technology with WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Clym’s Accessibility Widget reduces the manual burden by: - Offering prebuilt accessibility adjustments such as font size, contrast, and navigation aids - Supporting six accessibility profiles tailored to user needs - Providing tools for visitors, including accessibility issue reporting - Helping organizations update settings as laws evolve Discover how Clym’s Accessibility Widget supports businesses in addressing accessibility requirements: https://lnkd.in/d8NyGgwT #Accessibility #Section508 #WCAG #ADA #InclusiveDesign #Clym

Accessibility frameworks like Section 508 and WCAG create obligations that affect not only federal agencies but also vendors, contractors, and digital businesses. Clym’s Accessibility Widget supports these requirements by: - Offering prebuilt accessibility adjustments such as font sizing, contrast, and reduced motion - Providing six ReadyCompliance® profiles to address different regional and user needs - Supporting user-friendly display options - Enabling feedback collection through integrated reporting tools See how Clym’s Accessibility Widget helps businesses reduce barriers and improve usability: https://lnkd.in/d8NyGgwT #Accessibility #Section508 #WCAG #ADA #InclusiveDesign #Clym

TetraLogical's contributions continue to be integral in the development of the technical standards that drive accessibility on the web and beyond.

Don't let accessibility be an afterthought. Building a successful website means ensuring it's compatible and usable for everyone. The four key elements in this infographic—cross-browser compatibility, responsive design, assistive technology compatibility, and device independence—are non-negotiable for a truly inclusive experience. Ready to make your website more accessible? Our guide to ADA compliance is the perfect resource to get you started: https://lnkd.in/g5hr4KqM #WebDev #Accessibility #Compliance #WebsiteDesign #DigitalInclusion

WCAG-EM is a process for evaluating accessibility. Especially great for larger websites, where it isn't feasible to evaluate every single page, but you still want meaningful insight into the product's overall accessibility. At the Dutch government, this is what powers our accessibility dashboard for government websites (https://lnkd.in/ehpV6JPa), a substantial part of the ~9000 sites on there claim a specific status backed up by a WCAG-EM-based evaluation. We (me, Steven Faulkner and Jeroen Hulscher) are working on WCAG-EM 2.0 to: - make the scope broader (from just websites to any digital product) - make it more readable - bring it up to date (it mentions _design systems_ now) WCAG-EM 2 preview: https://lnkd.in/eVrQnpvp

Section 508 and related accessibility frameworks influence not only federal agencies but also vendors, contractors, and private businesses. Clym’s Accessibility Widget helps organizations address these requirements by: - Offering six preconfigured accessibility profiles - Providing adjustments such as font size and contrast - Enabling real-time user feedback through issue reporting - Updating configurations automatically with ReadyCompliance® as laws evolve Discover how Clym’s Accessibility Widget can support your accessibility efforts: https://lnkd.in/d8NyGgwT #Accessibility #Section508 #WCAG #ADA #InclusiveDesign #Clym

The cost of ADA website lawsuits goes far beyond settlements. Businesses are facing attorney fees, website redesigns, and reputational risks. With over 2,000 cases filed in the first half of 2025, accessibility needs to be an ongoing part of digital strategy. Clym’s Accessibility Widget provides: - Visitor tools to adjust text, color, and navigation - Templates for accessibility statements - A built-in reporting channel for users Explore more here: https://lnkd.in/d8NyGgwT #ADA #AccessibilityWidget #Clym #DigitalAccessibility

✨ Pardon our dust! ✨ In alignment with our principles of human-first design and person-centered work, we’re refining our websites to make them more accessible. Our goal is to bring all content and site components into alignment with a11y best practices and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) — so that everyone, regardless of ability, can engage fully with our work. We believe accessibility isn’t an afterthought — it’s a foundation. More updates soon as we roll out these improvements! #a11y #accessibility #pedagogyofhumanity #nothingaboutuswithoutus

Everyone understands that people that use mobility devices such as crutches and wheelchairs need buildings to be accessible. However, people with sensory issues such as vision and hearing impairment, low muscle tone and neurodivergence also have accessibility issues. Digital accessibility issues. We all need to do better by considering these people as well.