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Accessibility.com: Objective, trustworthy information and resources for equal access to the physical and digital worlds.

Here we share terms from our glossary, plus our vendor directory and webinars.

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Five Myths Local Governments Believe About Federal Help

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Five Myths Local Governments Believe About Federal Help
Local governments often misunderstand federal support for ADA compliance. This post clarifies five myths and highlights the need for active local accountability.
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November 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessible EPUB

An accessible EPUB is a digital publication in the EPUB format that is designed so people with disabilities can read and navigate it, often using assistive technologies. To be...

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Accessible EPUB. An accessible EPUB is a digital publication in the EPUB format that is designed so people with disabilities can read and navigate it, often using assistive technologies. To be considered accessible, an EPUB generally needs to meet a defined set of requirements, including making its accessibility features discoverable to readers. A publication created to be accessible from the start is sometimes described as 'born-accessible.'
November 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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An Overlay Vendor Is Now the Defendant. What Failed?

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An Overlay Vendor Is Now the Defendant. What Failed?
A lawsuit against an overlay vendor shows the dangers of relying solely on accessibility overlays for ADA compliance without independent verification or ongoing monitoring.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessible Description

An accessible description is extra text associated with an interface element, such as a button, link, or image, that gives users of assistive technologies...

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Accessible Description. An accessible description is extra text associated with an interface element, such as a button, link, or image, that gives users of assistive technologies additional information beyond the element's short label. Where an accessible name identifies what an element is, an accessible description supplements that name with further context or instructions. Screen readers and other assistive technologies can present this description to help users understand or operate the element.
November 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Automated Scans or Human Audits? Pick Your Path

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Automated Scans or Human Audits? Pick Your Path
Explore how persistent accessibility gaps in top sites highlight the need for combining automated scans with human audits to ensure WCAG compliance.
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November 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessible Authentication

Accessible authentication refers to designing login and sign-in processes so that people with disabilities can complete them, including those who use...

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Accessible Authentication. Accessible authentication refers to designing login and sign-in processes so that people with disabilities can complete them, including those who use assistive technologies, alternative input methods, or constrained devices. The goal is to provide a way to log in that is easy to use and secure without requiring tasks that some users may struggle with, such as memorizing and transcribing complex information or solving puzzles. This helps ensure that verifying your identity does not become a barrier to accessing content or completing tasks.
November 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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After the EAA Deadline, Maturity Is the Real Test

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After the EAA Deadline, Maturity Is the Real Test
With the EAA deadline passed, organizations must shift from one-time fixes to mature, ongoing digital accessibility programs that ensure compliance and sustainability.
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November 1, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessibility Tree

The accessibility tree is a structured representation of a web page that browsers create automatically to describe the page's content to assistive technologies such as...

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Accessibility Tree. The accessibility tree is a structured representation of a web page that browsers create automatically to describe the page's content to assistive technologies such as screen readers. It focuses on the meaning and function of page elements rather than how they look visually. Assistive technologies rely on this information to convey what is on the page to users.
November 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Five Screen Reader Failures That End the Task Outright

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Five Screen Reader Failures That End the Task Outright
Screen reader failures stop users from completing key tasks like payments and appointments, highlighting urgent accessibility and compliance risks for organizations.
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October 31, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Term of the day: Accessibility Supported

"Accessibility supported" describes a way of using a web technology (such as a specific HTML feature, scripting method, or media format) that reliably works...

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Accessibility Supported. "Accessibility supported" describes a way of using a web technology (such as a specific HTML feature, scripting method, or media format) that reliably works with assistive technologies like screen readers and with the accessibility features built into browsers and operating systems. In practice, it means that when you rely on a technology to meet accessibility requirements, users with disabilities can actually access the content or functionality it provides. If a technology is not used in an accessibility-supported way, the same information or functionality generally needs to be offered through another method that is.
October 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Video Caption Quality Audit Checklist

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Video Caption Quality Audit Checklist
A comprehensive checklist to audit video caption quality, ensuring captions provide accurate dialogue, speaker ID, timing, and non-speech audio per WCAG.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessibility Statement

An accessibility statement is a public document in which an organization describes its commitment to making its digital content usable by people with...

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Accessibility Statement. An accessibility statement is a public document in which an organization describes its commitment to making its digital content usable by people with disabilities. It commonly explains the steps the organization has taken, notes any known areas that may not yet be accessible, and offers a way for users to report problems or request help.
October 30, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Prioritization Framework for Accessibility Risk

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Prioritization Framework for Accessibility Risk
This framework helps prioritize accessibility issues by combining automated scans, manual audits, and AI to reduce legal risk and improve remediation efficiency.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessibility Persona

An accessibility persona is a fictional profile representing a user with specific disability-related access needs, used by design and product teams during research...

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Accessibility Persona. An accessibility persona is a fictional profile representing a user with specific disability-related access needs, used by design and product teams during research and design to keep those needs in mind. Rather than describing a single real person, it captures the barriers, assistive technologies, and preferences a group of users may have. Teams use these personas to design, prioritize, and check whether products work for people with disabilities.
October 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Should You Build or Buy Accessible Payment Forms?

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Should You Build or Buy Accessible Payment Forms?
Payment forms often fail screen reader users, risking compliance and revenue. Deciding to build in-house or buy managed remediation affects speed, cost, and control.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessibility Governance

Accessibility governance is the structured way an organization manages its commitment to digital accessibility, defining who is responsible, how decisions...

Full definition: www.accessibility.com/glossary/accessibility-governance

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Accessibility Governance. Accessibility governance is the structured way an organization manages its commitment to digital accessibility, defining who is responsible, how decisions are made, and how accessibility standards are consistently applied across products and services. It provides the policies, roles, and oversight needed to keep accessibility efforts sustainable rather than one-time fixes. It is an organizational practice rather than a specific law or technical standard.
October 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Streaming Platforms Don't Need Audio Description

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Streaming Platforms Don't Need Audio Description
India’s new OTT accessibility guidelines challenge myths and mandate captions, audio description, and ISL, setting a global example for inclusive streaming platforms.
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October 27, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessibility Defect

An accessibility defect is a flaw in a website, application, or other digital interface that prevents people with disabilities from accessing information or...

Full definition: www.accessibility.com/glossary/accessibility-defect

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Accessibility Defect. An accessibility defect is a flaw in a website, application, or other digital interface that prevents people with disabilities from accessing information or completing tasks as effectively as other users. Examples can include content that a screen reader cannot interpret or controls that cannot be operated without a mouse. Identifying and fixing these defects is a common part of accessibility testing and remediation work.
October 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Accessibility Statements Won't Save You From EAA Fines

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Accessibility Statements Won't Save You From EAA Fines
Simply publishing an accessibility statement won't protect organizations from EAA fines. Real compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA by June 2025 is essential.
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October 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessibility Conformance Report

An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is a formal document that describes how well a product or service meets established accessibility...

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Accessibility Conformance Report. An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is a formal document that describes how well a product or service meets established accessibility standards. It is often produced by completing a template called a VPAT, and it helps buyers, such as government purchasers, understand a product's accessibility before making a decision. Because it is typically a self-assessment prepared by the vendor, its accuracy depends on how the evaluation was conducted.
October 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Germany's BFSG Went Live in June: What Failed Before Enforcement

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Germany's BFSG Went Live in June: What Failed Before Enforcement
Germany's BFSG enforcement in June 2025 extended digital accessibility rules to private sectors, revealing gaps in compliance and documentation among multinational organizations.
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October 25, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Term of the day: Accessibility Audit

An accessibility audit is an evaluation of how well a website, mobile app, or other digital product works for people with disabilities. It typically combines automated...

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Accessibility Audit. An accessibility audit is an evaluation of how well a website, mobile app, or other digital product works for people with disabilities. It typically combines automated tools with hands-on review by accessibility specialists, including testing with assistive technologies such as screen readers. The goal is to identify barriers that may prevent people with disabilities from using the digital product.
October 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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WCAG 3 Planning: 5 Mistakes That Will Cost You

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WCAG 3 Planning: 5 Mistakes That Will Cost You
Avoid five critical mistakes in WCAG 3 planning that risk compliance and accessibility progress. Balance WCAG 2.2 updates with preparing for WCAG 3's new scoring model.
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October 24, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Term of the day: Accessibility API

An Accessibility API is a set of software connections that lets assistive technologies, such as screen readers, understand and interact with the content on a screen. It...

Full definition: www.accessibility.com/glossary/accessibility-api

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Accessibility API. An Accessibility API is a set of software connections that lets assistive technologies, such as screen readers, understand and interact with the content on a screen. It acts as a bridge between an application or web page and the tools people with disabilities use to navigate and operate their devices. Operating systems and platforms like Apple's and Google's Android provide their own accessibility APIs for developers to support.
October 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Federal website accessibility lawsuits fell 18% in September to 148, with Gottlieb & Associates PLLC filing 55% and repeat plaintiffs bringing 97%.

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September 2026 website accessibility lawsuit report
148 federal website accessibility lawsuits were filed in September 2026 across 8 states. What the complaints alleged, who was sued, where, and by whom.
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October 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM