Author
Benjamin Morton
Founder, A11yFlow
Benjamin builds A11yFlow, a WCAG 2.2 accessibility scanning API that runs real Chromium and axe-core, and writes the engineering guides on this blog. His focus is the practical side of accessibility for developers: wiring automated checks into CI/CD, mapping violations to WCAG success criteria, and meeting obligations under the European Accessibility Act and the ADA without slowing teams down.
Writes about
- Web accessibility
- WCAG 2.2
- Automated accessibility testing
- axe-core
- European Accessibility Act
- ADA compliance
- CI/CD accessibility gates
Articles by Benjamin Morton
WCAG 2.2 Compliance Checklist for Developers (2026)
WCAG 2.2 adds 9 success criteria and drops 4.1.1 Parsing. A developer's Level AA checklist with code-level pass/fail checks for each new criterion.
European Accessibility Act: Developer Compliance Guide (2026)
The European Accessibility Act applies as of June 28, 2025. What it covers, the WCAG level it requires, transition deadlines, and per-country penalties.
Web Accessibility Compliance: The Developer Guide (2026)
95.9% of top sites fail WCAG checks. Map ADA, EAA, Section 508, and AODA to the exact WCAG version, level, deadline, and penalty each one requires.
How to Set Up Accessibility Testing in GitHub Actions (2026)
CI gates catch ~57% of accessibility issues (Deque). A step-by-step GitHub Actions setup with axe, Playwright, and pa11y-ci, using current 2026 versions.
Why Accessibility Overlays Fail: Data, Lawsuits, and Alternatives
22.6% of accessibility lawsuits in H1 2025 targeted sites with overlays installed. The FTC fined accessiBe $1M. Here's what the data actually shows.
Best Accessibility Scanning API for Developers (2026)
7 accessibility scanning APIs compared on WCAG coverage, pricing, and CI/CD integration. 94.8% of sites still fail basic checks, find the right API.
axe vs Lighthouse vs WAVE vs Pa11y: Which Should You Use?
axe-core runs its full WCAG rule set with zero false positives. Lighthouse checks a subset. WAVE shows issues visually. Pick the right tool for your workflow.
Developer's Guide to Web Accessibility Testing (2026)
94.8% of top sites fail WCAG (WebAIM, 2025). A developer's guide to the full testing lifecycle: automated scans, manual review, assistive tech, and CI/CD.
Accessibility Testing Tools Compared (2026)
94.8% of top sites fail WCAG (WebAIM 2025). Compare axe-core, Lighthouse, WAVE, Pa11y detection rates, CI/CD setup, and find the right tool for your team.
Introducing a11yFlow: API-Based WCAG Scanning for Developers (2026)
5,000+ ADA lawsuits filed in 2025 (UsableNet). Learn how API-based WCAG 2.2 scanning catches violations in CI/CD pipelines without enterprise contracts.