Imagine trying to complete essential tasks online—like booking a doctor’s appointment, applying for a job, or accessing government services—only to find that the website is difficult to navigate, the text is unreadable, or key functions don’t work with assistive technology. For millions of people with disabilities, this is a daily reality. Digital accessibility ensures that…
A New Milestone in Digital Accessibility We are thrilled to announce that DigitalA11Y has been empaneled as accessibility auditors in digital and web accessibility with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice. This is an exciting moment for us, as we have been working tirelessly on digital accessibility projects…
Understanding the Digital Accessibility Landscape in India According to the 2011 Census (yes, it was conducted that long ago), about 26.8 million people, or 2.21% of the Indian population, are estimated to be disabled. These disabilities range from mental illnesses to physical, intellectual, and sensory impairments. Despite such a significant portion of the population requiring…
When most clients ask me about making their website ADA compliant, what they’re really asking is, can you help me not get sued (again)? Yes, I can. Let’s explain some of the progressions website owners should be making as they work through ADA compliance. Technical Compliance But what almost nobody realizes – including digital accessibility…
In the latest episode of A11Y Insights by Venngage, Raghavendra Satish Peri discusses his journey in the digital accessibility world. Raghavendra shares how his dedication to accessibility has shaped his work and offers invaluable insights into what it truly takes to make digital spaces usable for everyone. This episode delves into the evolving role of…
In a Digital First world, can you afford to leave a Billion+ people with disabilities behind? No, It’s time to shift to a mindset of Inclusion + Accessibility. Let’s move towards an Inclusive – India Digital First Newz Hook and BarrierBreak are hosting the 3rd edition of a 1-day conference Inclusive India: Digital First. Amazon is the platinum sponsor of this landscape…
