The world of digital accessibility is full of myths, misconceptions, and downright ridiculous stereotypes. If you work in this space, you’ve probably heard these before. If not, brace yourself—because reality is wilder than fiction. 1. “Blind People Don’t Use the Internet” “Why do we need to make our site accessible? Blind people don’t use websites!”…
At DigitalA11Y, the cost of each web accessibility audit ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 USD. Several factors influence the pricing, and we take a deep dive into these factors to provide a clear understanding of accessibility audit costs. How Much Does an ADA Website Compliance Audit Cost? Most of our potential customers who fill out…
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…
We live in an era of rapid technological advancement, where automation has become synonymous with efficiency and productivity. You’ve probably seen those YouTube ads hyping up AI as a job-saving superpower or pushing expensive masterclasses. From self-driving cars to automated customer service, it seems like there’s a machine ready to replace human intervention at every…
When I initially started in the accessibility space more than a decade ago there were limited resources available for learning accessibility; how to interpret Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and record the failures of the WCAG. The official W3C documentation Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) has been very academic in nature for novices like me,…
