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Missouri Built a Safe Harbor for Accessibility Lawsuits. It Does Not Lower the Bar.
Missouri SB 907 takes effect on 28 August 2026. It rewards businesses that fix their sites within 90 days and punishes filers who sue anyway. What it changes, what it does not, and why it is not a reason to relax.
On Track for 6,000 Lawsuits: What the 2026 Midyear Numbers Say About Web Accessibility Risk
UsableNet’s midyear report puts 2026 on pace for roughly 6,176 digital accessibility lawsuits, a record. The number matters less than the pattern underneath it, and the pattern is very learnable.
Apple’s AI Will Describe Your Images. You Still Owe Alt Text.
Apple Intelligence now lets VoiceOver describe images your site never labelled. That is genuinely useful, and it is not a reason to stop writing alt text. Here is why the obligation did not move.
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The First EAA Ruling Went to the Defendant. Don’t Call It a Win.
A French court dismissed the first case brought under a national transposition of the European Accessibility Act. It also found the site failing 13 of 19 sections. The dismissal was a threshold quirk, not a clean bill of health, and it is already on appeal.
The EAA Is About to Point at WCAG 2.2: EN 301 549 v4.1.1 Explained
The European standard behind the Accessibility Act is moving from WCAG 2.1 to WCAG 2.2. If your last audit stopped at 2.1, here is the gap you now have to close, and the parts of EN 301 549 that were never in WCAG at all.
Claude Opus 5 Is Here. Its Computer-Use Score Runs on Your Accessibility Tree.
Anthropic shipped Opus 5 today with no accessibility claims at all. The interesting part is buried in a benchmark — and in a fallback that agents have and disabled users do not.
Auditing a Native Mobile App: The Two Documents You Need
WCAG is written for web pages, and an app has none. WCAG-EM 2.0 now gives you the process and WCAG2ICT gives you the criteria — here is how they fit together on a real app audit.
“WCAG 2.2 AA Certified” Is Not a Thing. Here Is What You Actually Bought.
Nobody certifies WCAG conformance — there is no body that issues it. Here is the difference between a conformance claim, an evaluation statement and a VPAT, and what to demand in procurement.
How Many Pages Should an Accessibility Audit Cover? A Worked Example
"How many pages?" is the wrong question. WCAG-EM answers a better one — which pages — and the arithmetic is more forgiving than most teams expect. Here it is on a 400-page site.
WCAG-EM 2.0 Is Here: The W3C’s Audit Methodology Grows Beyond Websites
The W3C published WCAG-EM 2.0 on 23 July 2026. The five steps survive intact — but "website" became "digital product," and that one change is the whole story.
Focus Management: The Accessibility Skill Most Developers Skip
Where keyboard focus goes after a click, a route change, or a closed dialog decides whether your app is usable. A practical guide to focus order, focus-visible, focus trapping, roving tabindex, and restoring focus — with copy-paste patterns.
Accessibility Observability: Monitor What Users Can Actually Do
A passing audit is a snapshot. Accessibility observability tracks whether real user journeys remain operable after every release, content update, and dependency change.
Passkeys Are Not Automatically Accessible: Design the Whole Login Journey
Passkeys can remove memorization, but inaccessible setup, recovery, fallback, and device-switching flows can still lock people out. Test authentication as one complete journey.
The Best Accessible Drag-and-Drop Interface Does Not Require Dragging
Keyboard support alone does not satisfy WCAG 2.2 Dragging Movements. Learn the click, tap, menu, and form alternatives that make direct manipulation work for more people.
Nothing Happened: Accessibility for Loading, Empty, and Error States
The hardest interface to understand is often the one between actions. Make loading, no-results, success, timeout, and error states perceivable without creating noisy announcements.
The European Accessibility Act at One Year: Enforcement Begins
One year after the EAA became enforceable, the first actions have landed — formal notices, inspections, court orders, and daily penalties across the EU.
The DOJ Just Opposed a Website Accessibility Class Settlement
In February 2026 the DOJ filed a Statement of Interest opposing a website accessibility class settlement, signaling scrutiny of quick-cash deals.
ChatGPT Is Filing ADA Lawsuits: The Pro Se Surge of 2026
AI tools let anyone draft an ADA complaint in minutes. Seyfarth reported about 40% more federal pro se ADA Title III filings in 2025 than in 2024.
The Web Is Being Made Accessible for AI, Not People
AI agents read the web through the accessibility tree, the same structure screen readers use. Businesses are finally investing in it, but for the wrong reason.
AI Promised to Fix Accessibility. It Didn’t.
AI accelerates accessibility work, but it does not automate compliance. A measured look at what broke, what regulators said, and what actually works.
WCAG 3.0’s March 2026 Draft: Outcomes Become “Requirements”
The W3C’s March 2026 draft renames "outcomes" to "requirements" and lists 174 of them. Here is what changed — and why WCAG 2.2 AA is still your target.
The Overlay Reckoning: UserWay Class Action Advances in 2026
A class action against UserWay cleared a key hurdle in 2026, and the data confirms it: accessibility overlays do not buy legal immunity.
HHS Delays the Section 504 Healthcare Web Accessibility Deadline
HHS extended the Section 504 web and mobile accessibility deadlines to 2027 and 2028 for funded providers, but the WCAG 2.1 AA standard and duties still apply.
WebAIM Million 2026: Web Accessibility Is Getting Worse
WebAIM Million 2026 found 95.9% of top home pages have WCAG failures, reversing six years of progress. Errors and page bloat both climbed.
DOJ Pushes ADA Title II Web Deadlines to 2027 and 2028
The DOJ extended its ADA Title II web accessibility compliance dates to 2027 and 2028, but the underlying nondiscrimination duties still apply now.
E-commerce Accessibility: Guide for Online Stores
Essential e-commerce accessibility guide covering product pages, checkout process, search functionality, and WCAG compliance for online retail success.
Best Accessibility Testing Tools: Free & Paid Options
Comprehensive guide to accessibility testing tools including axe, WAVE, Lighthouse, and more. Compare features, pricing, and use cases for WCAG compliance testing.
ADA Compliance: Website Requirements & Legal Protection
Complete ADA compliance guide for websites including legal requirements, WCAG standards, implementation steps, and protection from accessibility lawsuits.
ARIA Labels and Attributes: Complete Developer Guide
Master ARIA labels, attributes, and roles for web accessibility. Learn aria-label, aria-labelledby, aria-describedby, and more with practical examples.
Inclusive Design Principles for Accessible Experiences
Learn inclusive design principles, universal design concepts, and practical strategies for creating digital experiences that work for users with diverse abilities and needs.
Mobile Accessibility Testing: iOS & Android Guide
Learn mobile accessibility testing with TalkBack, VoiceOver, and Switch Control. Essential guide for mobile app and responsive web accessibility.
Screen Reader Testing: Complete Guide for Developers
Learn how to test your website with screen readers like NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. Comprehensive guide with practical tips and testing strategies.
WCAG 3.0: What to Expect from the New Standard
Explore WCAG 3.0 updates including new outcomes-based approach, bronze/silver/gold levels, and how to prepare for the next generation of accessibility guidelines.
Website Accessibility Compliance: ADA & WCAG Guide
Complete guide to website accessibility compliance including ADA requirements, WCAG standards, legal obligations, and practical implementation strategies.
The Complete Guide to WCAG 2.2 Compliance: What Every Developer Needs to Know in 2024
WCAG 2.2 introduces critical updates that reshape how we approach web accessibility. This comprehensive guide breaks down the new success criteria, implementation strategies, and real-world challenges that developers face when building truly accessible applications.
Mastering Screen Reader Testing: Beyond the Basics of Assistive Technology
Screen reader testing reveals the gap between technical compliance and real-world usability. This deep dive explores advanced testing methodologies, common pitfalls, and the nuanced differences between popular screen readers that every developer should understand.
Building Accessible Design Systems: The Architecture of Inclusive Components
Design systems promise consistency and efficiency, but most fail to deliver accessible experiences at scale. This comprehensive guide explores how to architect design systems that embed accessibility into every component, pattern, and interaction.
Advanced Accessibility Testing: Beyond Automated Tools and Compliance Checklists
Automated accessibility testing catches only 20-30% of real barriers that users face. This deep exploration reveals the sophisticated testing methodologies that uncover the remaining 70%—the nuanced usability issues that separate compliance from genuine accessibility.
Inclusive Design Principles: Creating Digital Experiences That Serve Human Diversity
Inclusive design transcends disability accommodation to embrace the full spectrum of human diversity. This exploration reveals how inclusive design principles create better experiences for everyone while challenging fundamental assumptions about user capabilities and interaction patterns.
Website Accessibility Audit Checklist: Complete Guide
Complete accessibility audit checklist covering WCAG 2.2 compliance, automated testing, manual testing, and remediation strategies. Free downloadable checklist included.
Web Accessibility for Beginners: Getting Started Guide
Learn web accessibility fundamentals, WCAG basics, and practical implementation tips. Perfect step-by-step guide for developers, designers, and content creators new to accessibility.
Accessible Images and Alt Text: Complete Guide for Web Developers
Master alt text writing, image accessibility, and WCAG compliance. Learn when to use alt text, how to write effective descriptions, and handle complex images with practical examples.
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