Web Accessibility Blog
Practical guides on WCAG 2.2 compliance, accessibility testing tools, the European Accessibility Act, and integrating automated scanning into your development workflow.
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.
Read moreEuropean 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.
Read moreWeb 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.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreWhy 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.
Read moreBest 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.
Read moreaxe 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.
Read moreDeveloper'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.
Read moreAccessibility 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.
Read moreIntroducing 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.
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