Onward Accessibility

April 24, 2026 is now less than a month away. By that date, state and local governments must ensure their digital content is accessible under the ADA Title II rule. What that requires: • Websites and web applications meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA • Mobile apps meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA • Documents including PDFs, Word files, and presentations are accessible • Multimedia and social media content are accessible • Third-party platforms used to deliver services meet the same standard For a more details on requirements and how to prepare, read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWsTtZGu

Whether you’re looking to hire a digital accessibility (A11Y) engineer, auditor or program manager, check out our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/eWAYu_GQ It includes the #1 location for A11Y talent, the most in-demand role in the field, and the highest paying profession in our Digital Accessibility Salary Guide.

What if 20% of the world's population couldn’t access your products and services? It's a question that our client asked and took action to address. https://lnkd.in/eZDz5c_c Onward Accessibility empowered CVS Health to build one of the strongest accessibility and inclusive design programs in the country. Our CPACC-cetified team helped the company: → Hire 30+ accessibility experts in 3 months  → Recruit 50+ people with disabilities  → Scale its accessibility team for 4 to 100+ → Tap into our accessibility network of 5K+ Use the link above to explore how.

Every employee deserves an accessible experience from day one. In this on-demand webinar from IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals, Catherine Sherry, CPACC, our Director of Growth and Advocacy, speaks on how to embed accessibility into every stage of the employee lifecycle. Discover how to move from one-time accommodations to long-term accessibility strategies that support everyone. Watch the full recording. Link in comments.

Accessibility projects often start with known access needs. This work didn’t. Through on-site research in a live power grid environment, Greg Weinstein, PhD, CPACC, identified non-apparent barriers tied to cognitive load, memory, and attention. These weren't just barriers to inclusion; they were barriers to safety, efficiency, and decision-making for everyone. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/eXaCUasB

The global spending power of the disability market now exceeds $18 trillion. Read our 2026 Salary Guide to learn how much digital accessibility talent is worth. https://lnkd.in/ekfkADSE

At Onward Accessibility, we're the only provider to offer companies digital accessibility solutions AND talent. From auditors to strategists, our CPACC-certified team helps top companies find the right people to meet their unique accessibility goals. Check it out. Link in comments.

This week, we joined digital accessibility leaders from around the world at the California State University, Northridge CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. We enjoyed the opportunity to learn, share and promote inclusion for all. Thank you everyone who put this inspiring event together!

When your software powers critical infrastructure, accessibility is a matter of safety.   This case study shows how our team conducted in-person research inside an energy control room to uncover user profiles, access needs, and next steps forward.   Read and share: https://lnkd.in/eXaCUasB

Our 2026 Salary Guide revealed accessibility investments can deliver 200–500% returns within the first year. But results like that depend on the people behind the work. Download the full guide for the latest salary benchmarks and pay your people what they're worth. https://lnkd.in/ekfkADSE