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There has just been another major court decision in France supporting digital accessibility under the EAA. The court’s ruling could have significant implications for any organization doing business in the EU.
Learn more: https://www.deque.com/blog/frances-major-court-decision-supporting-digital-accessibility-under-the-eaa/
In her new op-ed in the Washington Times, Deque CEO and founder Preety Kumar explains why compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a multibillion-dollar concern for US businesses: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jul/8/critical-european-accessibility-act-turned-1/
Happy retirement Vint Cerf! Known as one of the Fathers of the Internet, Vint is the co-designer of TCP/IP and the architecture of the internet.
At Axe-con 2021 were fortunate to hear his views on the future of the internet, and the importance of trust and empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clFvPTCblrM
Faster issue resolution. Stronger cross-team alignment. Accessibility in every release. See how Securly embedded accessibility into their K–12 edtech platform from audits to in-house expertise: https://www.deque.com/securly-edtech-scaling-accessibility #a11y #edtech
Deque’s Wilco Fiers believes that if WCAG is to help shape the next 30 years of digital accessibility, it needs a partner—a parallel standard for compliance. The good news is, that standard already exists. It’s called EN 17161: Design for all. Learn more: https://www.deque.com/blog/why-the-digital-accessibility-community-should-embrace-en-17161/
The NFB has filed a complaint against DOJ and HHS, challenging the recent deadline extensions to Title II and Section 504. What should your org do? According to Deque’s @gwitch@mastodon.social the short answer for your compliance program is: keep going.
Learn more: https://www.deque.com/blog/nfb-sues-doj-and-hhs-over-deadline-extensions-ada-title-ii-and-section-504/ #a11y
For the second consecutive year, we are thrilled to be recognized on the Forbes #ForbesAccessibility200 list that honors Deque as one of the biggest innovators and impact-makers in Accessibility. https://www.forbes.com/lists/accessibility/ #a11y #GAAD
#GAAD is May 21! Make the most of it this year, learn how to host an Accessibility Awareness Lab.
DIY Kit: https://www.deque.com/services/accessibility-awareness-lab/
Watch here: https://youtu.be/1t41VbTc5mU?si=2gjMNn0AmwjOtRll #a11y
We understand that the DOJ will publish an interim final rule on Monday, April 20, extending ADA Title II compliance dates by a year. Deque’s Glenda Sims writes that “this is not an invitation to pause. It is an opportunity to get this right.” Learn more: https://www.deque.com/blog/ada-title-ii-update-the-key-takeaway-from-the-april-20-compliance-date-extension-from-the-doj/ #a11y
This week, Jeremy Rivera, surprised Harris Schneiderman with a common accessibility challenge: Build an accessible button. The twist? Zero prep and a live audience! Learn how he pulls it off (while not panicking under the pressure!)
🎬 Watch now https://youtu.be/QAYD2sf1ZSI #a11y #WebAccessibility
Deque now offers 100% coverage for RGAA! If you’re based in France or doing business there, RGAA is the accessibility standard your organization is required to conform to, and Deque has the tools and guidance you need. Learn more: https://www.deque.com/blog/axe-platform-now-supports-frances-rgaa-accessibility-standard/ #a11y
In her new article about rumored changes to ADA Title II, Deque’s Chief Information Accessibility Officer, @gwitch@mastodon.social explains that nothing official has changed compliance requirements or deadlines. Learn more here: https://www.deque.com/blog/ada-title-ii-update-what-we-know-what-we-dont-and-what-to-do-now/ #a11y
Cheers to everyone who joined us today at #AbilitySummit for the panel discussion on what shifting accessibility left looks like in the AI era!
Three major updates in Australia represent a comprehensive re-scoping of what digital accessibility is and entails. If your organization is in Australia, doing business there, or simply keeping pace with global developments, this is critical information. Read more: https://www.deque.com/blog/accessibility-updates-in-australia-in-2026/ #a11y
The momentum continues in Munich. Another electric series of conversations surrounding the European Accessibility Act (EAA) yesterday. Thanks to all who joined us! Special thanks to our friends at Nexer. #a11y
Under the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), progress reports are due on June 1, 2026. In her latest article, Deque’s Chief Information Accessibility Officer @gwitch@mastodon.social explains what’s due and what your best options are for meeting the requirements. Learn more: https://www.deque.com/blog/the-deadline-for-accessible-canada-act-progress-reports-is-almost-here/ #a11y
Axe-con 2026 itself may be over, but the momentum continues to grow.
From poignant stories about ableism to revelatory insights around the impact of AI on accessibility velocity, it’s been an incredible event.
Check our day-two recap here! https://www.deque.com/blog/day-two-at-axe-con-2026/ #axecon #a11y
Deque is proud to welcome Nexer to Deque’s global partner network! Our global network of trusted partners is committed to delivering the highest standards of digital accessibility excellence, and Nexer brings decades of experience to the table: https://www.deque.com/blog/deque-partners-with-nexer-to-expand-digital-accessibility-support-european-markets/
You’re an Android developer. Digital accessibility is your jam. You’re quietly working away, when suddenly, the A11Y team shows up, and the cameras are rolling. Your challenge? Build accessible card-based interfaces in Jetpack Compose. Now. https://youtu.be/9HrBHdyQQmk
Accessible line charts, stacked bar charts, legends, labels, use of color and patterns, focus, containers, and tables. Ambika Yadav has you covered with tangible advice to help make your chart components accessible. https://www.deque.com/axe-con/sessions/making-platform-react-chart-components-accessible/ #axecon
Here’s a fun AND informative way to celebrate #GAAD on May 21: a FREE 2-hour online training event about #a11y fundamentals, with top experts!
Choose from 3 session options, with content and timezone tailored by region. Register today! https://www.deque.com/global-accessibility-awareness-day/#training
EU monitoring bodies are intensifying EAA activities. Penalties aren't here yet, but they’re coming. In the Netherlands, non-compliant companies already need robust nonconformance plans. Matthew Luken, explores rising complaints and next steps. https://youtube.com/shorts/kS5Riq5NYk4
Get the EAA guide: https://www.deque.com/european-accessibility-act-eaa-compliance/guide/ #a11y
In part 2 of his series on WCAG and EN 17161, Wilco Fiers (Director of Automation, Deque) highlights how EN 17161 can help your organization meet the EAA’s process requirements—while also handling disability needs that WCAG doesn’t cover: https://www.deque.com/blog/why-partnering-en-17161-with-wcag-is-a-major-step-forward-for-digital-accessibility/ #a11y
Will AI agents replace the UI?
In Shipping Accessibility with AI, @wilco@mastodon.nl & Noe Barrell get into the case for AI replacing UIs, where agents fall short, considering agents as a new modality, and what it all means for accessibility.
Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yps3BHLE0yY
How will AI transform accessibility? Matthew Luken, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect at Deque, shares his take on this pressing industry question. https://youtube.com/shorts/06haoCjbnmI #a11y
Mark Stimson shows practical methods to get your vendors to provide you with accessible products. Catch his session to learn exactly what to look for. https://www.deque.com/axe-con/sessions/changing-the-world-through-procurement-accessibility/ #axecon
What better way to celebrate the EAA’s one-year anniversary than by joining accessibility experts, advocates, and practitioners in The Hague, Barcelona, Munich, Paris, and London! Read all about it here: https://www.deque.com/blog/recapping-our-multi-city-european-roadshow-celebrating-the-eaas-one-year-anniversary/ #a11y
Section 504 compliance deadlines have just been extended. Deque’s @gwitch@mastodon.social explains what did and didn’t change, and why any organization that receives HHS funding (including 3rd-party vendors selling software into this market) must remain proactive. https://www.deque.com/blog/hhs-section-504-deadline-extended-what-did-and-didnt-change-and-what-your-organization-needs-to-do/ #a11y
Happy #GAAD week everyone!
“Because of how ubiquitous PDFs are (and how notorious they are for inaccessibility), your level of PDF accessibility is a great litmus test for overall maturity. Give me an orgs PDFs, I can paint you a picture of their commitment to a11y.” - Destin Hubble https://www.deque.com/axe-con/sessions/never-judge-a-pdf-by-its-cover-layer/ #axecon
At Microsoft Ability Summit this week, catch Dylan Barrell as he discusses what shifting left looks like in the AI era. If you're building or scaling an accessibility program in an AI-assisted environment, this session is for you. https://abilitysummit.event.microsoft.com/eventguide#tabexplorer2 #a11y
To celebrate #GAAD, we're hosting a free, two-hour digital accessibility fundamentals training for Europe.
Already familiar? Encourage your colleagues to attend.
Register now: https://accessibility.deque.com/gaad-2026-europe-bootcamp
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 13:00 (BST), 14:00 (CET)
Nestlé is scaling accessibility across 1,600+ websites in 185 countries, with greater visibility, governance, and consistency.
Read the full story to learn how: https://www.deque.com/how-nestle-accelerated-accessibility-performance-by-nearly-180-in-12-months/
Join our Axe-con Mini: Thomson Reuters will show you how to shift #a11y left in the dev process.
It’s a critical lesson: most teams don't fail from lack of care; they fail because accessibility is bolted on too late.
Register: https://www.deque.com/axe-con/mini-event/shift-left-with-thomson-reuters-live-qa/
📅 May 14 at 2:00 pm (EDT)
"As we move into year 2 of the EAA, progress is what it's all about. The conformance ecosystem is functioning, and everything is building toward greater scale and coordination." That's Deque's Matthew Luken, reflecting on the EAA's 1-year "birthday": https://www.deque.com/blog/one-year-of-the-eaa-whats-changed-whats-coming-and-what-to-do-next/ #a11y
Executive support is often a crucial part of scaling an accessibility program. To do this successfully, it's important to understand that each executive responds to different motivators. Matthew Luken explains his approach to unite business leaders. #a11y
Deque Happy Hour at CSUN!
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Axe-core with drinks, conversation, and community.
Thursday, March 12
4:30–6:00 PM
Platinum Ballroom 3, Anaheim Marriott
We’d love to see you there!
Register today: accessibility.deque.com/csun-hh
#csunatc
Manual and automated accessibility testing serve different purposes, but both are necessary. In this post, Deque dev advocate Jeremy Rivera examines the complementary benefits and outlines an approach that supports speed and thoroughness. Learn more: https://www.deque.com/blog/how-accessibility-programs-benefit-from-both-manual-and-automated-testing/ #a11y
If you offer digital products or services in France, the RGAA defines how you achieve and demonstrate digital accessibility.
Learn more about RGAA conformance in our webinar: https://accessibility.deque.com/accessibility-in-france-how-to-meet-rgaa-requirements-with-confidence
📅Date: Thursday, April 30
⏰Time: 8:00 am (EDT), 14:00 (CEST)
Check out Preety Kumar (CEO, Deque) and Jenny Lay Flurrie (Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft) as they discuss the impact of AI, automation, and the EAA. See how this crucial partnership is defining the next era of digital accessibility and innovation. #a11y https://youtu.be/kAyVRQGmCW8
87% fewer accessibility issues in 4 months. See how Blue Bottle Coffee built a scalable accessibility program with Deque. https://www.deque.com/blue-bottle-coffee-ecommerce-accessibility-improvement/ #a11y #ecommerce
AI is changing how teams code—#a11y testing needs to keep pace.
Join us to see how Axe DevTools can help with features like the Axe MCP Server integration, AI-powered rules, & automated Intelligent Guided Tests.
🗓 June 23 at 11:30 am (EDT)
Register now: https://accessibility.deque.com/whats-new-in-axe-devtools-more-automation-coverage-and-accessible-code
AI is transforming digital accessibility, but what does that look like in practice?
In the debut episode of Shipping Accessibility with AI, Deque's Wilco Fiers and Noe Barrell break down how LLMs are changing accessibility testing, what's really working, and why the "just throw AI at it" approach doesn't cut it.
Worth a watch if you're in engineering and product leadership.
Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3SLxgYDymQ
In partnership with Deque, Eficode is helping DevOps teams at companies across Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway implement accessibility testing technology. Learn more about what this partnership means for your organization: https://www.deque.com/blog/deque-and-eficode-partnership/
For GAAD's 15th year, we hosted three free digital accessibility fundamentals training sessions across APAC, Europe, and North America. Thousands of you joined us from over 30 countries. The momentum is real.
Happy #GAAD everyone!
Full recap: https://www.deque.com/blog/global-accessibility-awareness-day-recapping-our-three-free-training-sessions/ #a11y
For HHS-funded providers, the Section 504 accessibility deadline is May 11, 2026. As you budget, renew contracts, or launch patient-facing tools, ensure your digital experience meets requirements. Here’s Deque’s Chief Accessibility Officer Glenda Sims with more: https://www.deque.com/blog/section-504-digital-accessibility-deadlines-what-every-hhs-funded-provider-must-know/ #a11y
Thank you all for joining us Friday in Barcelona for a fantastic discussion on EAA. Special thanks to NTT Data for hosting! #a11y
Deque’s new report on EAA enforcement draws on direct insights from monitoring bodies to recommend 3 concrete steps orgs can take to align with what regulators are looking for as they assess whether an organization is making reasonable progress: https://accessibility.deque.com/eaa-one-year-report #a11y
Thanks to all who have been attending, networking, and sharing ideas this year at #csunatc26 so far!
Tonight 4:30–6:00 PM in Platinum Ballroom 3 of the Anaheim Marriott we're hosting a Happy Hour. Join us to celebrate 10 years of Axe-core!
Register here: https://accessibility.deque.com/csun-hh