Deque Systems | Software, Training, and Consulting for Web Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance
“It’s Easy to be Smart After the Fact.”
That defense doesn’t work here. When it comes to website accessibility, knowledge is power. Get educated.
We offer training courses for every level of expertise and just about every aspect of digital accessibility, including special topics such as Mobile, PDF Accessibility and Flash® Accessibility. Training is available both online and in-person.
Do you have a disability? If so, you can access Deque University online classes for free!
Common Website Accessibility Myths
Myth #1
“Accessible websites are ugly and boring.”
Discover how beautiful accessible digital content can be.
Myth #2
“All automated tools are the same.”
Automation helps, but manual testing and ongoing check-ups are essential.
Myth #3
“It is expensive, time-consuming and difficult.”
Web accessibility can be achieved in less time than you’d expect.
Deque Blog
Accessibility for User Experience Designers
In this post, JavaScript Developer Matt Isner details the ins and outs of accessible design for user experience designers. Matt covers everything from the initial design stage to the technical specifics, with several tips and practical “Deque How To” hacks to help you ensure that your website is accessible by design. Remember, solving accessibility problems means improving usability for everyone! […]
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Building Accessible Buttons with ARIA: A11y Support Series (Part 3)
Previously Paul J. Adam explained how to build ARIA role=”alert” Modal Dialogs in his A11y support series. In his latest post in the series, Paul details how to build another ARIA widget: a simple role=”button” UI control. He also explains what screen reader and browser combinations are supported when using other ARIA attributes allowed on role=”button.” […]
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How Deque University is Changing Lives: A Personal Story
A few months back Deque University began offering scholarships to people with disabilities. We now have over 670 recipients who are benefiting from our digital courses on web accessibility. Here is the story of Alex Fatum, one of those scholarship recipients. We’ll be sharing more stories like Alex’s in the future. […]
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Accessibility Stories
Hear directly from the users about what it’s like to be a technology user with a disability. You may be surprised by what you learn.
Free On-Demand Webinar: Web Accessibility 101
Wondering where to begin with website accessibility?
If you’re one of the many people just trying to get a handle on the basics of web accessibility, this webinar is the right place to start.
Essential Guide to Digital Accessibility Infographic
New to digital accessibility?
Our infographic will shed some light on what digital accessibility is and why it’s important, as well as how you can ensure accessibility for your digital content.
Website Accessibility Checklist
Is your website accessible?
We’ve compiled a handy list of some of the most common website accessibility errors – take a few minutes to compare your website against our 10-point checklist.