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.
Do you have a disability? If so, you can access Deque University online classes for free!
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
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2017
Accessibility Meetups, Training, and Introducing aXe-core.org It's the 3rd Thursday of May, and you know what that means - it's Global Accessibility Awareness Day! (Or GAAD, for short.) GAAD was started by Los Angeles-based developer Joe Devon and Jennison Asuncion, accessibility expert, leader, and all-around mover and shaker. This is the 6th Global Accessibility Awareness Day to date, and there are events happening all over… Continue Reading Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2017
Design Before Code: Thinking About Accessibility from the Ground Up
This is the first part of a companion post Caitlin Geier wrote on accessible UX design. In part one, Caitlin details the intersection between usability and accessibility. She discusses the importance of thinking about users first, and why website accessibility is a collaborative effort. Read on to learn more.
Continue Reading Design Before Code: Thinking About Accessibility from the Ground Up
Announcing WorldSpace Attest Mobile: Deque’s New Tool for Native Mobile Accessibility Testing
Introducing WorldSpace Attest for Android. Testing native mobile apps for accessibility has never been easier. For the first time, native mobile developers can run automated accessibility tests on their code as part of their regular integration and unit testing processes. Attest for Android offers the same
efficiency, convenience, and accuracy as all of our WorldSpace tools. Welcome to easily integrated accessibility testing and remediation for your Android apps! Continue Reading Announcing WorldSpace Attest Mobile: Deque’s New Tool for Native Mobile Accessibility Testing
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.