Deque Systems | Software, Training, and Consulting for Web Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance
“It’s Easy to be Smart After the Fact.”
That defense doesn’t work here. When it comes to website accessibility, knowledge is power. Get educated.
We offer training courses for every level of expertise and just about every aspect of digital accessibility, including special topics such as Mobile, PDF Accessibility and Flash® Accessibility. Training is available both online and in-person.
Common Website Accessibility Myths
Myth #1
“Accessible websites are ugly and boring.”
Discover how beautiful accessible digital content can be.
Myth #2
“All automated tools are the same.”
Automation helps, but manual testing and ongoing check-ups are essential.
Myth #3
“It is expensive, time-consuming and difficult.”
Web accessibility can be achieved in less time than you’d expect.
Deque Blog
Accessibility Prioritization: Your Tactical Roadmap [Part 2]
In the post I published a few days ago I shared how to efficiently create a strategic accessibility prioritization plan.The strategy is based on the fundamentals of defining a standard and identifying core digital properties and functions of your business. – in order to help you understand how to prioritize what to fix first. Now that we’ve laid the groundwork for your accessibility strategy, it’s […]
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Accessibility Prioritization: Laying the Foundation with a Strategic Plan [Part 1]
You know you have accessibility issues that need to be fixed…yesterday. Maybe you’ve hired an accessibility consultant to tell you what’s wrong with your site or mobile application. If you’ve hired an accessibility consultant, most likely they’ve given you an assessment with a list of all the issues. At Deque, for example, the first accessibility project with new clients is often an assessment and remediation […]
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Deque Announces Support for FIPS 201-2 PIV in its WorldSpace Web Accessibility Testing Product
WorldSpace accessibility testing software now complies with the new mandate for Secure Personal Identity Verification (PIV) for Federal Employees and Contractors Deque’s WorldSpace®, used throughout the Federal Government for web accessibility testing and Section 508 compliance reporting, now provides for PIV-compliant user authentication and single sign-on (SSO). Software products used by Federal Government Agencies are required to comply with the updated Personal Identify Verification standard […]
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Accessibility Stories
Hear directly from the users about what it’s like to be a technology user with a disability. You may be surprised by what you learn.
Free On-Demand Webinar: Web Accessibility 101
Wondering where to begin with website accessibility?
If you’re one of the many people just trying to get a handle on the basics of web accessibility, this webinar is the right place to start.
Essential Guide to Digital Accessibility Infographic
New to digital accessibility?
Our infographic will shed some light on what digital accessibility is and why it’s important, as well as how you can ensure accessibility for your digital content.
Website Accessibility Checklist
Is your website accessible?
We’ve compiled a handy list of some of the most common website accessibility errors – take a few minutes to compare your website against our 10-point checklist.