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- [Accessibility News and Resources | Allyant](https://allyant.com/resources/) - From strategy to execution, find helpful Allyant insights and resources to support your accessibility journey.
- [Mobile App Accessibility: Standards, Challenges, and Best Practices](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/mobile-app-accessibility-best-practices-webinar/) - Join our webinar on mobile app accessibility best practices. Learn how WCAG applies to native apps, key challenges, and strategies for accessible development.
- [Building Accessibility into Every Definition of Done ](https://allyant.com/resources/case-studies/building-accessibility-into-every-definition-of-done/) - By partnering with Allyant, Brightline no longer treats accessibility as a checkpoint, but a core part of how products are built and delivered—now included in the team’s ‘definition of done.’
- [A Software Vendor’s Guide to VPATs](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/a-software-vendors-guide-to-vpats/) - VPATs expedite software sales and are required in more RFPs. The 7 reasons why you should engage a reputable vendor.
- [Third-Party Digital Product Procurement Guide](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/third-party-digital-product-procurement-guide/) - In this guide, we’ll give you the six best practices for procuring accessible technology so that you have the policy and processes in place to buy with confidence.
- [Rewind. Rethink. Reset](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/webinar-rewind-rethink-reset/) - As compliance deadlines loom, learn why accessibility is business critical. We'll demonstrate accessibility through the lens of a blind screen reader user.
- [ADA Title II Readiness Guide](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/ada-title-ii-readiness-guide/) - What you need to know to become Title II ready, how to get started, and how Allyant’s accessibility solution supports compliance every step of the way.
- [PDF Accessibility Index Report](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/pdf-accessibility-index/) - Download the 2025–2026 PDF Accessibility Index, analyzing 15M+ pages against WCAG 2.2 and revealing why 95% of PDFs fail compliance.
- [Title II Countdown: Last-Minute Moves Before Key Compliance Deadlines](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/title-ii-countdown-last-minute-moves-before-key-compliance-deadlines/) - With one month to go before the ADA Title II deadline, we discuss high-impact initiative to take to reduce risk and maintain compliance over time.
- [The State of PDF Accessibility: Insights, Analysis, and Action Items](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/the-state-of-pdf-accessibility-insights-analysis-and-action-items/) - Join us as we dissect the results but also discuss what the data means—and how organizations can use these insights to build smarter, more sustainable accessibility programs.
- [The Growth-Minded Agency’s Approach to Accessibility](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/the-growth-minded-agencys-approach-to-accessibility/) - Join us for a live conversation with Shopify Platinum digital agency Vaan Group as we explore the secrets to their success.
- [A GAAD Conversation: Real Stories for Real Change](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/a-gaad-conversation-real-stories-for-real-change/) - This Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), our team shares real stories of barriers they experience, all to encourage real change. It’s a candid conversation intended to raise awareness and elevate advocacy.
- [Championing Accessibility 1-on-1 with Ben Ogilvie](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/championing-accessibility-1-on-1-with-ben-ogilvie-2/) - Championing Accessibility 1-on-1 with Ben Ogilvie In 2009 I was working for Apple, and my dad was training for a bicycling race. He came around a corner in our neighborhood and collided with the delivery truck and became quadriplegic. I flew home to help retrofit his computer so he could keep his job, and it
- [The Future of PDF Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/the-future-of-pdf-accessibility/) - 1:1 With Ferass Elrayes, Allyant’s Chief Technology Officer Today we announced the expansion of our widely used CommonLook PDF remediation software. This market-leading software now includes AI-powered auto tagging, is available as a web-based application for anywhere, anytime access, and gives users the option of a simplified or advanced editing path—supporting users of every skillset
- [ADA Compliance | The Americans with Disabilities Act](https://allyant.com/compliance/compliance-ada/) - Learn how the ADA applies to websites, software, digital documents (PDFs), and printed communications, and how Allyant's solution supports compliance.
- [Allyant Announces the Launch of its AI-Powered PDF Remediation Software](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-announces-the-launch-of-its-ai-powered-pdf-remediation-software/) - CommonLook PDF remediation software is now available as an AI-driven, web-based solution with a simplified or advanced editor supporting users of every ability.
- [AODA Compliance | The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act](https://allyant.com/compliance/aoda-compliance-the-accessibility-for-ontarians-with-disabilities-act/) - Learn why AODA compliance matters for organizations in Ontario and beyond, and how to make your website, documents, and services accessible. Follow practical steps to comply.
- [Beyond Box-Checking: The Accessibility Strategy Behind Infinite Campus' Software Success](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/beyond-box-checking-the-accessibility-strategy-behind-infinite-campus-software-success/) - This webinar explores how and why VPATs matter—for software / product quality, compliance, and competitive advantage—and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Infinite Campus’ journey to build a more accessible platform.
- [EAA Compliance | The European Accessibility Act](https://allyant.com/compliance/eaa-compliance-the-european-accessibility-act/) - Read more about the European Accessibility Act (EAA Compliance) and why it is important for products and services compliance, like websites, PDFs, software and more.
- [EN 301 549 | European ICT Accessibility Standard](https://allyant.com/compliance/en-301-549/) - Learn about EN 301 549, the key European accessibility standard for ICT products and services, and why meeting its requirements is essential for accessibility.
- [Allyant Opens State-of-the-Art Alternative Print Production Facility, Doubling U.S. Production Footprint](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-opens-state-of-the-art-alternative-print-production-facility-doubling-u-s-production-footprint/) - Allyant announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art alternative format communications production facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- [Section 508 Compliance | Allyant](https://allyant.com/compliance/section-508-compliance/) - Learn about Section 508 and how U.S. federal accessibility requirements affect websites, software, and ICT. Follow practical steps to achieve Section 508 compliance.
- [Meeting the Mandate: How Infinite Campus Turned the ADA Title II Deadline into a Software Development Strategy ](https://allyant.com/resources/case-studies/meeting-the-mandate-how-infinite-campus-turned-the-ada-title-ii-deadline-into-a-software-development-strategy/) - By partnering with Allyant, learn how Infinite Campus transformed its software VPAT into an evolving roadmap for accessibility and compliance success.
- [Accessibility as a Promise, not a Pitch: Inside Vaan Group’s Contractual Commitment to Accessibility ](https://allyant.com/resources/case-studies/accessibility-as-a-promise-not-a-pitch-inside-vaan-groups-contractual-commitment-to-accessibility/) - Learn how Vaan Group, a Shopify Platinum certified web development and design agency, has made accessibility a business promise with backing from Allyant.
- [WCAG | Web Content Accessibility Guidelines](https://allyant.com/compliance/wcag-web-content-accessibility-guidelines/) - Read about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the international standard for accessible digital content. Learn how to meet WCAG success criteria and improve usability.
- [ACA Compliance | The Accessible Canada Act](https://allyant.com/compliance/aca-compliance-the-accessible-canada-act/) - Learn more about Accessible Canada Act (ACA) compliance, including new digital accessibility requirements, if they apply, and compliance deadlines.
- [The Perfect Match: Accessibility and Third-Party Product Procurement](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/the-perfect-match-accessibility-and-third-party-product-procurement/) - Join us for a live webinar where we’ll discuss the latest regulatory requirements, how to properly evaluate your vendor’s VPAT, and our six-step framework for ongoing success.
- [New Industry Report Finds 95% of Public-Facing PDFs Are Inaccessible, Highlighting Urgent Need for Change ](https://allyant.com/company-news/new-industry-report-finds-95-of-public-facing-pdfs-are-inaccessible-highlighting-urgent-need-for-change/) - Allyant today released its inaugural PDF Accessibility Index: 2025–2026 Benchmark Report, the first market’s large-scale, cross-industry analysis of public-facing PDF accessibility. Read more.
- [Serving 100% of its Community: How Allina Health Ensures Hello4Health Remains Accessible for All ](https://allyant.com/resources/case-studies/serving-100-of-its-community-how-allina-health-ensures-hello4health-remains-accessible-for-all/) - Learn how Allina Health implemented a structured accessibility workflow that includes regular auditing, prioritized remediation, and ongoing monitoring to ensure Hello4Heath remains accessible for all.
- [Turning a Website Accessibility ADA Demand Letter into a Competitive Advantage ](https://allyant.com/resources/case-studies/turning-a-website-accessibility-ada-demand-letter-into-a-competitive-advantage/) - Learn how a multi-property independent hotel group that received an ADA demand letter for its website implemented a structured accessibility program with Allyant.
- [Embedded Accessibility: How Global Excel Reduced Audit Findings by 97% with Allyant](https://allyant.com/resources/case-studies/embedded-accessibility-how-global-excel-reduced-audit-findings-by-97-with-allyant/) - Learn how Global Excel implemented a structured accessibility process supported by Allyant’s software platform, remediation guidance, and ongoing expert support, moving accessibility upstream—from audit findings to everyday development practices.
- [What are Alternative Formats?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-alternative-formats-why-important-alt-formats-examples/) - The way document content is presented must be modified to accommodate people with varying disabilities. There are several alternative formats available to make the content universally accessible. This may involve changing how the content is presented or even transcribing it into a different media altogether.
- [Allyant Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Unified English Braille](https://allyant.com/blog/what-does-ueb-mean-braille-which-countries-why-created/) - Unified English Braille, also known as UEB, is a braille code designed by the International Council on English Braille (ICEB). The primary goal behind designing the UEB was to simplify and unify the braille system for encoding English. People with vision impairment have used braille to access literary material for decades. However, just like all
- [6 Things to Look for in an Accessibility Audit: The Most Common WCAG Violations](https://allyant.com/blog/6-things-to-look-for-in-an-accessibility-audit-the-most-common-wcag-violations/) - This post focuses on six pivotal aspects that ensure your web or mobile application is on track to hit and maintain digital conformance.
- [My Experience of Using Web Applications as a Blind User](https://allyant.com/blog/my-experience-of-using-web-applications-as-a-blind-user/) - My name is Aaron and I am blind. In this article, I have discussed what it is like to access websites and applications using a desktop/laptop computer running Windows and using the JAWS screen reader.
- [Allyant Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) for First Time as Unified Brand.](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-celebrates-global-accessibility-awareness-day-gaad-for-first-time-as-unified-brand/) - Ottawa, Ontario — May 16, 2023 – As Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) approaches, Allyant, the world's leading accessibility solutions provider, proudly announced its very first celebration of GAAD as a now unified brand—formed from the amalgamation of T-Base, CommonLook, and Accessible360. GAAD, observed annually on the third Thursday of May, is a momentous event
- [What are Headings and How Should I Use Them for Web Accessibility?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-are-headings-and-how-should-i-use-them-for-web-accessibility/) - The proper use of headings when creating a webpage is essential to website accessibility. Proper heading structure is one of the first steps to take to achieve a fully accessible, easy-to-read document. This blog post will discuss headings, heading levels, and best practices concerning headings and building accessible content. Headings explained A heading is a
- [ProcureEnsure: Solving the Challenge of Accessibility Reviews in Procurement](https://allyant.com/blog/procure-accessible-software-technology-accessibility-procure-ensure/) - To help remove the strain and challenges on procurement teams, related to purchasing accessible software and digital products, Allyant has developed a new service offering called ProcureEnsure.
- [WCAG 2.2 Explained: Everything You Need to Know about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2](https://allyant.com/blog/wcag-2-2-explained-everything-you-need-to-know-about-web-content-accessibility-guidelines-2-2/) - This article discusses the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines' background and evolution, the new features in the latest update, and WCAG 2.2 release.
- [How to Leverage Tax Credits by Making Your Website ADA Compliant](https://allyant.com/blog/how-to-leverage-tax-credits-by-making-your-website-ada-compliant/) - The IRS provides the Disabled Access Credit (Section 44) as an incentive for small businesses that incur expenses related to accessibility improvements, including those made to digital platforms.
- [Understanding VPATs and Their Importance in University Partnerships](https://allyant.com/blog/understanding-vpats-and-their-importance-in-university-partnerships/) - There has been an influx of accessibility-related questions for both education customers and organizations that sell to education institutions. Every week, I have several conversations with universities and software companies, stating, “We’re being asked to solve accessibility. Where should we start?” This isn’t surprising since many organizations have to tighten their accessibility belts, given the OMB’s
- [Global Accessibility Regulations: What Applies to Your Organization?](https://allyant.com/blog/global-accessibility-regulations-what-applies-to-your-organization/) - The start of 2024 has been a groundbreaking year in the digital accessibility space. From state laws like Colorado’s HB21-1110 going into effect, to the Department of Justice and US Department of Health and Human Services mandating accessibility, the spotlight on accessible design has never been brighter. For some teams and advocates, this could be
- [How Do I Check If My Website Is WCAG Compliant (And Does It Need To Be)?](https://allyant.com/blog/how-do-i-check-if-my-website-is-wcag-compliant-does-it-need-to-compliant/) - The only authentic way to determine if your website complies with the WCAG standards is to do a manual review. In all cases, this should also include people with disabilities, specifically native screen-read users,
- [Ensuring an Inclusive Digital Footprint: The Importance of Digital Accessibility for DEI Initiatives](https://allyant.com/blog/what-dei-initiatives-mean-digital-web-accessibility-role/) - DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The underlying goal of DEI is to simply create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.
- [What is the Trusted Tester Web Certification Program?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-the-trusted-tester-web-certification-program/) - The Trusted Tester web certification provides valuable resources and training in web accessibility. This program focuses on helping testers earn an essential understanding of website accessibility issues and how to test for them.
- [What is PDF Remediation?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-pdf-remediation/) - PDF Remediation is the process of fixing accessibility errors that make it difficult or impossible for people with disabilities to read, navigate, and interact with PDF files.
- [What is PDF Accessibility Training and Why is it Important?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-pdf-accessibility-training-and-why-is-it-important/) - PDF accessibility training involves learning about various aspects ofPDF accessibility, including accessibility standards for PDF documents, best authoring practices, creating accessible PDFs, remediating inaccessible PDFs, and testing and validating PDFs on a website, server, or database.
- [What is Nesting in PDF Accessibility and Why is it Important?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-nesting-in-pdf-accessibility-and-why-is-it-important/) - When we refer to the nesting of tags, we are talking about the presence of tags inside other tags. Synonymously, when a tag contains other tags, that “parent” tag is said to contain a “substructure.” And, when it comes to PDF tagging, there are “containment,” or nesting rules, around what tags are allowed – or
- [What is Large Print and Why is it Important?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-large-print-why-use-importance-font-size/) - Large Print (also large print, large-print, large font, and large type) is the term for print or digital text documents in which the font size/typeface is much larger than standard font size. A larger font size makes reading easier for people with low vision. Like braille, large print is an alternative format, which applies to
- [What is Electronic Braille?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-electronic-braille/) - Blind and visually impaired people (and others) worldwide use braille daily to communicate with others. In addition to hard-copy braille, blind and visually impaired people may use electronic braille. Electronic braille, sometimes referred to as soft braille, is in a specially formatted document. It can be read with braille notetakers or electronic braille machines. Two
- [6 Common Examples of Assistive Technology](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-assistive-technology-definition-examples/) - Assistive technology (AT) is defined as “any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.”
- [What Is An Accessible PDF?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-an-accessible-pdf-example-definition-meaning/) - A PDF document is considered truly accessible if it can be used/accessed by all users, including people with disabilities. For a PDF to be considered accessible, it should be compliant to accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, Section 508 and PDF/UA.
- [What is a Tagged PDF?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-a-tagged-pdf-definition-meaning-explanation/) - A tagged PDF is a PDF document that contains tags. Tags provide a logical structure that governs how the content of the PDF is presented through assistive technology. A properly tagged PDF, therefore, becomes accessible to everyone.
- [What is a Digital Accessibility Audit Report?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-a-digital-accessibility-audit-report/) - There are a multitude of reasons that could lead to an organization needing an accessibility audit. This could be triggered by a demand letter or lawsuit against their website or mobile application, they could be looking for a proactive baseline of the most critical access barriers present on their website or application to help prioritize
- [What is a Braille Keyboard?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-a-braille-keyboard-types/) - Braille keyboards are special keyboards that allow visually impaired and blind people who rely on braille to communicate by typing as a non-braille user would.
- [What are the Digital Accessibility Standards in California for Healthcare Providers?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-are-the-digital-accessibility-standards-in-california-for-healthcare-providers/) - Healthcare providers in California must comply with several visual accessibility laws, such as the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, California Civil Code 54, and California Health and Safety Code 1367.63.
- [What Happens If Your Website Is Not Accessible?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-happens-if-your-website-is-not-accessible/) - In today's digital era, a website is the first line of consumer interaction for most businesses or organizations. This results in your website and digital presence acting as a crucial gateway to reach potential customers or users. However, for many brands, even today, when building out their web presence, the importance of digital accessibility is
- [WebAIM Screen Reader Survey #10: Key Takeaways for 2024 and Beyond](https://allyant.com/blog/webaim-screen-reader-survey-10-key-takeaways-for-2024-and-beyond/) - WebAIM recently released the tenth edition of its annual survey on screen reader preferences. This survey, which took place in December and January, provides us with amazing insight into the preferences and usage rates of those who use screen reader technology daily. The report is highly detailed and has vast content, so our team strongly
- [Web Accessibility for People with Hearing Disabilities](https://allyant.com/blog/web-accessibility-for-people-with-hearing-disabilities/) - Website accessibility for people who are hard of hearing is simply making sure digital content can be accessed by individuals with partial or complete hearing loss. This includes ensuring people with hearing impairments can understand what is happening in videos, receive technical support when necessary, etc.
- [VPAT vs WCAG: Their Differences and Similarities](https://allyant.com/blog/vpat-vs-wcag-their-differences-and-similarities/) - Unlike a VPAT, the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is not a physical document. Instead, WCAG is a set of web accessibility standards and success criteria to test against to ensure a website or digital product is accessible.
- [Understanding the Consistent Navigation Requirement in Web Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/understanding-the-consistent-navigation-requirement-in-web-accessibility/) - In this article, we have discussed the nuances of the Consistent Navigation requirement in web accessibility, its benefits, and practical examples of its successful implementation across digital platforms.
- [What is the Web Accessibility Initiative? What's Its Purpose, & What Does It Do?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-the-web-accessibility-initiative-whats-its-purpose-what-does-it-do/) - The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) is a W3C initiative that develops standards and other support materials to help people better understand and implement accessibility. The WAI was launched by the W3C, with help from the White House, in 1997.
- [What Is A Web Accessibility Audit?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-web-accessibility-audit-how-conducted-time-cost/) - A web accessibility audit is a critical process to determine the usability and accessibility barriers of a digital property in its current state. A successful web accessibility audit contains a few key elements to ensure your organization is truly driving inclusion forward and mapping out a remediation process that will lead to an equitable experience.
- [Allyant Launches a Government-Specific Program to Support the DOJ's New Rule Requiring State and Local Governments to Improve Accessibility for Web, Mobile, and Electronic Documents.](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-launches-a-government-specific-program-to-support-the-dojs-new-rule-requiring-state-and-local-governments-to-improve-accessibility-for-web-mobile-and-electronic-documents/) - New York, April 9, 2024—Today, Allyant, a global leader in accessibility solutions, unveiled a specialized program tailored for government entities. This initiative aims to aid state and local governments in aligning with the recently announced rule by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which outlines the criteria and technical specifications for fulfilling obligations under Title II
- [Allyant and Carahsoft Partner to Provide Premier Accessibility Solutions to Government Agencies for 508/ADA Compliance](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-and-carahsoft-partner-to-provide-premier-accessibility-solutions-to-government-agencies-for-508-ada-compliance/) - Allyant partners with Carahsoft to provide government agencies with 508/ADA compliance solutions, ensuring accessible communications across the public sector.
- [What is Included in the Purview of Web Accessibility Services?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-web-accessibility-services-explained-examples-significance/) - At Allyant, we provide comprehensive accessibility solutions, including expert web accessibility services. In this blog post, we will discuss the term “web accessibility services” and what is included under the umbrella of web accessibility services – including some key elements that your team should consider when selecting a third-party vendor to support your web accessibility goals.
- [When and Why: CommonLook PDF & CommonLook Office](https://allyant.com/blog/when-and-why-commonlook-pdf-commonlook-office/) - One of the more common questions we receive at Allyant is when to use CommonLook PDF or CommonLook Office. Additionally, we frequently find ourselves recommending changes to an organization’s workflow to better utilize the software at their disposal. For example, if a client has access to both CL PDF and CL Office, it’s not uncommon
- [Why is Accessibility Good for Business?](https://allyant.com/blog/why-is-accessibility-good-for-business/) - Designing for accessibility can be a big boost for businesses. It can lead to greater innovation and new and creative ways of thinking. Accessible design can benefit everyone, not just those with disabilities.
- [Why is Web Accessibility Important in Higher Education?](https://allyant.com/blog/why-is-web-accessibility-important-in-higher-education/) - Higher education is an essential part of an individual’s career growth which makes it critical that everyone has equal opportunities to access it. The COVID pandemic expanded access to solid internet connectivity, and the evolution of digital products has led to a significant rise in online learning and web-based education. This is extremely useful for
- [Understanding the European Accessibility Act: Why U.S. Companies Must Prepare for 2025 Compliance](https://allyant.com/blog/understanding-european-accessibility-act-eaa-why-us-companies-must-prepare-for-2025-compliance/) - If you’re selling products to European consumers or software to European businesses, the EAA is a regulation you cannot ignore.
- [Contracted vs. Uncontracted Braille: Which Type Should I Use?](https://allyant.com/blog/two-types-braille-contracted-vs-uncontracted/) - Uncontracted Braille is typically used when first learning Braille. In contrast, more experienced users generally use contracted Braille because it takes less time to write and less space on a page.
- [Top 4 Things to Look for in a PDF Accessibility Checker](https://allyant.com/blog/top-4-things-to-look-for-in-a-pdf-accessibility-checker/) - While various testers will boast claims of efficiency and ease of use, the reality is that there are specific mechanisms built into some of the more capable testers that you will want to make sure you’re utilizing.
- [The State of PDF Accessibility—Why Measurement Matters ](https://allyant.com/blog/the-state-of-pdf-accessibility-why-measurement-matters/) - Allyant CTO Ferass Elrayes shares more about the PDF Accessibility Index, why measurement matters, and how to use this research as a catalyst for change.
- [The Relevance of Metadata in Accessible PDFs](https://allyant.com/blog/the-relevance-of-metadata-in-accessible-pdfs/) - This is the second in an eight-part article series. STEP 2: METADATA What is Metadata in a PDF File? The term PDF metadata refers to searchable fields within the document’s properties that identify what the document is about. Ideally, PDF metadata should be as accurate and specific as possible to make it easier to find through search.
- [The ROI of Digital Accessibility for B2C and B2B Brands](https://allyant.com/blog/the-roi-of-digital-accessibility-for-b2c-and-b2b-brands/) - As the reader, you are likely accessing this article to understand and quantify the return-on-investment for digital accessibility in competitive online sectors, such as where the best non Gamstop casinos have optimized their platforms with voice-over support and keyboard navigation to attract a broader international audience without regulatory restrictions. This insight can help you present
- [Refreshable Braille Display: Types of RBD, How it Works and Why it Matters in Web Design](https://allyant.com/blog/refreshable-braille-display-types-of-rbd-how-it-works-and-why-it-matters-in-web-design/) - Digital accessibility is about ensuring your online content can be accessed by as many people as possible—including those who use assistive devices to read braille. Some people who can read braille may use audio-only screen readers. However, listening to speech is often more time-consuming than reading and typing in braille. As well, many people who
- [Preparing for 2025: The Digital Accessibility Landscape](https://allyant.com/blog/preparing-for-2025-the-digital-accessibility-landscape/) - As we kick off 2025, digital accessibility continues to evolve from a niche consideration to a mainstream priority for organizations across industries and the globe. It is important to note that this shift isn’t just about compliance. Although regulatory deadlines and legal pressures will undoubtedly drive action (or reaction), it is always critical to recognize
- [PDF Tagging and Reading Order  ](https://allyant.com/blog/pdf-tagging-and-reading-order/) - This is the first of an eight-part series on PDF Accessibility STEP 1: TAGS & READING ORDER Making sure that PDFs are accessible to everyone, including those using assistive technologies like screen readers, refreshable braille displays, screen magnifiers, etc., can be a daunting technical process. In this article, we’ll address two basic PDF accessibility concepts – tagging and reading
- [Navigating the European Accessibility Act: Why Software Companies Need a Strong Accessibility Roadmap](https://allyant.com/blog/navigating-the-european-accessibility-act-why-software-companies-need-a-strong-accessibility-roadmap/) - If you’re selling products to European consumers or software to European businesses, the EAA is a regulation you cannot ignore.
- [My Experience of Navigating the Web as a Blind User](https://allyant.com/blog/my-experience-of-navigating-the-web-as-a-blind-user/) - In this article, I have talked about what it is like to access websites and applications using a desktop/laptop computer running Windows and using the JAWS screen reader.
- [Most Important PDF Accessibility Standards](https://allyant.com/blog/most-important-pdf-accessibility-standards/) - Some of the most important PDF accessibility standards include ISO-32000, WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, HHS Guidelines and a few more.
- [Mobile Application Accessibility: Understanding WCAG Conformance and Legal Requirements for Your Native Applications](https://allyant.com/blog/mobile-application-accessibility-understanding-wcag-conformance-and-legal-requirements-for-your-native-applications/) - What is Mobile Application Accessibility? Mobile application accessibility isn’t that unlike web accessibility. It extends the boundaries of the term ‘digital accessibility.’ Ultimately, mobile application accessibility ensures that individuals with disabilities can fully access and interact with mobile applications they would install natively on their devices. To garner context, we can all assess our own
- [Limitations of an Automated-Only Web Accessibility Plan](https://allyant.com/blog/limitations-of-an-automated-only-web-accessibility-plan/) - Automated accessibility tools may not catch all types of accessibility issues. Live-user accessibility testing is recommended to get feedback on compliance violations and the usability of assistive technology like screen readers.
- [Knowledge is power. How to personally validate whether or not your online documents are accessible.](https://allyant.com/blog/knowledge-is-power-how-to-personally-validate-whether-or-not-your-online-documents-are-accessible/) - Can you be assured all the content on your website is accessible to people with disabilities—including those with visual impairments? No organization is exempt from accessibility legislation. Yes, larger companies like Target, Wells Fargo, and Netflix are more likely to make headlines for million-dollar lawsuits brought against them. But every day, smaller companies are also
- [Is Large Print Inherently Accessible?](https://allyant.com/blog/is-large-print-inherently-accessible/) - If a person is completely blind, then large print won’t help. Correct tagging, among other accessibility features, must also be in place if the document they read is a digital PDF.
- [Is Large Print Considered Assistive Technology (AT)?](https://allyant.com/blog/is-large-print-considered-assistive-technology-at/) - Large Print is one of Allyant’s core service offerings. We can produce print or digital text documents in which the font size (or “typeface”) is much larger than the average font size and is specifically intended for use by people with low vision. It is one of our alternative format offerings, a term for document versions
- [How to Make Your Social Media Accessible: 6 Things You Need to Know](https://allyant.com/blog/how-to-make-your-social-media-accessible-6-things-you-need-to-know/) - You can make your social media accessible by a few simple steps that include adding alt text, capitalizing each word in hashtags, using simple, concise language, limiting the use of emojis, and using link previews.
- [How to Implement Alternate Formats in Your Business](https://allyant.com/blog/how-to-implement-alternate-formats-in-your-business/) - Every organization that deals with the public – whether in the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors – releases communications that reach the public. Examples include press releases, proposals, product documents, and plans. While these are commonly distributed online on web pages, they are also reproduced in documents, including print matter and PDF documents (which can
- [How to Ensure Your VPAT ACR is Actionable, Not Just a Checklist](https://allyant.com/blog/how-to-ensure-your-vpat-acr-is-actionable-not-just-a-checklist/) - In my daily work in digital accessibility, I have seen a concerning trend with the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) being viewed as a straightforward compliance tool. However, this misconception can be costly for software vendors and their clients procuring their software. When treated merely as a checkbox to satisfy procurement requirements, the VPAT fails
- [The Cost of Digital Accessibility: A Comprehensive Guide for Organizations](https://allyant.com/blog/how-much-digital-web-accessibility-a-comprehensive-cost/) - This article demystifies some of the unknowns around the cost of digital accessibility, providing detailed insights into what to expect when planning and budgeting for an accessibility project.
- [How Does Accessibility Work in PDFs?](https://allyant.com/blog/how-does-accessibility-work-in-pdfs/) - PDF accessibility is a component of the overall document accessibility of a website or other digital assets. We know that buildings, sidewalks, transportation and public spaces must be accessible to people with disabilities, but what does accessibility mean in the context of the digital space? Digital accessibility requires that an electronic or digital asset is
- [How Does a Screen Reader Work? What's its Role in Web and PDF Accessibility?](https://allyant.com/blog/how-does-a-screen-reader-work-whats-its-role-in-web-and-pdf-accessibility/) - Screen readers are primarily used by visually impaired people who rely on audio narration to understand digital content. Screen readers are also used in website accessibility testing since accessibility for the blind.
- [How Do You Check If A PDF Is Accessible?](https://allyant.com/blog/how-do-you-check-if-a-pdf-is-accessible/) - To check if a PDF document is accessible, you need software like CommonLook’s PDF Validator, which tests the PDF against accessibility standards like Section 508, WCAG 2.0 AA, PDF/UA and HHS standards. PDF Validator generates a certification report that tells you whether your PDF document is accessible or not. Did you know that a blind
- [How Alternative Formats Help People with Visual Impairments Access Information](https://allyant.com/blog/how-alternative-formats-help-people-with-visual-impairments-access-information/) - These formats aim to ensure that everyone can access the same information meaningfully—regardless of their ability to see. Key alternative formats include:
- [HHS Final Rule Strengthening Digital Accessibility: What Your Healthcare Organization Needs to Know](https://allyant.com/blog/hhs-final-rule-may-2024-digital-accessibility-healthcare-organization/) - Note: this blog was updated in May 2026 to reflect extended compliance deadlines. The healthcare sector, specifically related to digital accessibility, came under a fair amount of scrutiny during the COVID pandemic when telehealth was forced on the high-risk individuals who needed it most. Unfortunately, many were also left out due to the inaccessibility of
- [From AODA to ACA: Understanding Canada's Digital Accessibility Regulations](https://allyant.com/blog/from-aoda-to-aca-understanding-canadas-digital-accessibility-regulations/) - Introduction: Canada’s Journey Toward Digital Accessibility As digital spaces expand into every facet of life, ensuring these spaces are inclusive and accessible has become a global priority. Canada has taken substantial steps in this direction, with pioneering regulations like the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) setting high
- [Navigating the European Accessibility Act: How to Avoid Penalties and Stay Compliant](https://allyant.com/blog/european-accessibility-act-avoid-penalties-stay-compliant/) - The European Accessibility Act (EAA) represents a paradigm shift, transforming accessibility from a recommended practice to a legal obligation for businesses across the globe. With the compliance deadline of June 2025 quickly approaching, businesses operating in the EU market face substantial risks if they fail to meet accessibility standards outlined in EN 301 549, a
- [Four Reasons You Need PDF Validator](https://allyant.com/blog/four-reasons-you-need-pdf-validator/) - We put a lot of emphasis on things like authoring Word documents with accessibility in mind and remediating existing PDFs for accessibility and compliance but, at the end of the day, how do you really *know* that your PDF is accessible? You have to test it. Validator Tools There are three popular tools for testing
- [EAA Compliance Checklist: Key Steps to Meeting 2025 Accessibility Requirements](https://allyant.com/blog/eaa-compliance-checklist-key-steps-to-meeting-2025-accessibility-requirements/) - The goal of this guide is to help you navigate the path to EAA compliance with detailed, actionable insights focusing on real-world lessons we have learned from years of front-line experience helping organizations tackle accessibility at scale.
- [Does WCAG Apply to PDFs?](https://allyant.com/blog/does-wcag-apply-to-pdfs/) - Yes, WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) applies to PDF documents. These guidelines help ensure that PDFs are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
- [Do I Need to Make My Website Material Available in Braille?](https://allyant.com/blog/do-i-need-to-make-my-website-material-available-in-braille/) - Individuals who are unable to see or have difficulty with their vision often use braille (a system of raised dots that represent words) to access printed material. Though braille is essential for print accessibility, it is not required for website content. Instead, individuals who are blind or visually impaired rely on screen readers and magnifiers to navigate
- [Digital Accessibility for Mobile Apps](https://allyant.com/blog/digital-accessibility-for-mobile-apps/) - Many of WCAG's guidelines are still relevant to mobile, and ongoing updates aim to address mobile-specific concerns better. But—how do WCAG and native mobile development work together to create truly inclusive mobile experiences?
- [Differences and Similarities in Structural & Accessibility Standards in Digital Documents](https://allyant.com/blog/differences-and-similarities-in-structural-accessibility-standards-in-digital-documents/) - Scope of this Article The Structural check tests against the PDF creation standard, ISO 32000. While ISO 32000 mentions accessibility functionality in PDF, it is broader. The Structural check confirms if the PDF is built correctly, verifying links, forms, graphics, and PDF encoding. (This is not the same thing as character encoding, although that’s a
- [From WCAG 2.1 to 2.2: Why AA Conformance is the Optimal Accessibility Goal](https://allyant.com/blog/difference-between-wcag-2-a-aa-explained/) - WCAG 2.0, released in 2008, laid the foundation for digital accessibility. It was the first comprehensive set of guidelines and also busted the most common myth that web accessibility guidelines are “new.”
- [What’s the Difference Between PDF and Accessible PDF?](https://allyant.com/blog/difference-between-pdf-and-accessible-pdf/) - An accessible PDF is a PDF document that can be read and accessed by people with disabilities, primarily for the vision-impaired that may use assistive technology to read the file through text-to-speech or a Braille printout. A PDF document is considered accessible only if it meets a set of accessibility guidelines.
- [Demystifying PDF Tables](https://allyant.com/blog/demystifying-pdf-tables/) - When it comes to PDF accessibility, tables present a host of potential problems. In this article, we’ll examine some of the more common uses of tables, the potential issues they can introduce and how to address those issues.
- [Colorado’s Accessibility Law HB21-1110 Explained](https://allyant.com/blog/colorados-accessibility-law-hb21-1110-explained/) - In 2021, the Colorado government formally passed the bill known as HB21-1110. This is more formally known as Colorado Laws for Persons with Disabilities, with the core goal of removing access barriers and discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
- [Color and Contrast for Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/color-and-contrast-for-accessibility/) - This is the third in an eight-part article series. STEP 3: COLOR & CONTRAST Color and Contrast Best Practices for Accessibility As part of our series of articles on what is required to ensure PDF documents are accessible, we will be discussing color and proper contrast. The WCAG 2.0 standards address both issues and it
- [Choosing the Right Digital Accessibility Partner: How Digital Agencies Can Boost Client Performance and Compliance](https://allyant.com/blog/choosing-the-right-digital-accessibility-partner-how-digital-agencies-can-boost-client-performance-and-compliance/) - A reliable vendor will offer continuous support and updates to ensure your client’s website and applications remain compliant as standards evolve, or your team refreshes existing digital properties or builds new features, components, and templates over time.
- [Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Day 2023](https://allyant.com/blog/cerebral-palsy-cp-awareness-day-2023/) - In honor of Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Day on March 25, I want to share some facts and figures about CP. I will share my firsthand experiences of living with CP, the challenges I have faced, and the opportunities I have received from living with a disability. The CDC defines CP as “a group of
- [Can Screen Readers Read PDFs?](https://allyant.com/blog/can-screen-readers-read-pdfs/) - Yes, screen readers can read PDFs if the PDFs are accessible, or in other words, they can be accessed by everyone, including people with disabilities.
- [Can Screen Readers Read Images?](https://allyant.com/blog/can-screen-readers-read-images-text-on-images/) - A screen reader can read or access an image only through the image’s alternative text (alt text). If an image contains text, a screen reader can only read the text if it's mentioned in the alt text too.
- [Can Artificial Intelligence Make PDFs Accessible?](https://allyant.com/blog/can-artificial-intelligence-make-pdfs-accessible/) - AI-based tools can fix many common accessibility problems with PDF documents. Still, they cannot make them truly accessible and compliant with accessibility standards, at least not yet.
- [Alternative Text (Alt-text) Accessibility Guidelines](https://allyant.com/blog/alternative-text-alt-text-accessibility-guidelines/) - One of the first steps to web and document accessibility, providing accurate and appropriate descriptions for an image, can be critical to the overall goal of ensuring that content is accessible. Alt-text is often thought of as just an accessibility requirement, but beyond being read by screen readers to provide information on the meaning and
- [Accessible Procurement Demystified: 6 Best Practices for Evaluating Technology](https://allyant.com/blog/accessible-procurement-demystified-6-best-practices-for-evaluating-technology/) - Procuring accessible technology can feel overwhelming, particularly for organizations unfamiliar with the technicalities of digital accessibility requirements for assistive technology users. Whether in the K-12 education space, healthcare, state/federal government, or other high-risk industries, ensuring the technology you procure is accessible is not just a legal mandate in many verticals—it’s an ethical responsibility. Accessible technology
- [7 Quick Ways to Check if a Website Passes a Color Contrast Check](https://allyant.com/blog/7-quick-ways-to-check-if-a-website-passes-a-color-contrast-check/) - “Good" color contrast is the contrast between an object and its background greater than the recommended WCAG standard. In the case of WCAG 2.1 AA (the standard Allyant and many other digital accessibility organizations test against), all text and images of text must have a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 with its background.
- [7 Common PDF Accessibility and Remediation Mistakes](https://allyant.com/blog/7-common-pdf-accessibility-and-remediation-mistakes/) - As remediators make PDF files accessible, there are some common mistakes that they can be on the lookout for and quickly master.
- [5 Things to Consider Before Hiring an Alternative Format Accessibility Vendor](https://allyant.com/blog/5-things-to-consider-before-hiring-an-alternative-format-accessibility-vendor/) - While you will rely on the vendor to provide accessibility services, it's important to understand their work. Most standards have easily comprehensible documentation to help you get acquainted.
- [5 Simple Ways to Improve Web Accessibility for the Hearing Impaired](https://allyant.com/blog/5-simple-ways-to-improve-web-accessibility-for-the-hearing-impaired/) - In this article, we discuss five easy ways to ensure that people with hearing impairments can understand all the digital content you publish on your websites or applications.
- [5 Screen Reader Testing Best Practices for Website Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/5-screen-reader-testing-best-practices-for-website-accessibility/) - So, you’re curious about how screen reader software really works, huh? Or maybe you want to know how users with assistive tech navigate your site. Perhaps you’re just ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into some hands-on testing to create truly accessible, high-quality digital experiences. No matter your motivation, these five essential screen
- [5 Reasons Why a Web Accessibility Audit is Important](https://allyant.com/blog/5-reasons-why-a-web-accessibility-audit-is-important/) - After a thorough web accessibility audit, you improve your brand image and perception, minimize legal risk, improve SEO of your website alongwith attracting more users.
- [3 Quick and Easy Ways to Tell if a PDF is Accessible](https://allyant.com/blog/3-quick-and-easy-ways-to-tell-if-a-pdf-is-accessible/) - If a PDF cannot be read and navigated by everyone, including people with vision impairments or other disabilities, then the PDF is not accessible. A PDF document that is not designed with accessibility in mind fails to make very important, and sometimes critical information available to all users. This is why it is critical to
- [How to Leverage Allyant's FREE ProcureEnsure Software Assessment Service](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/how-to-leverage-allyants-free-procureensure-software-assessment-service/) - Watch this webinar to stay informed and equipped with tools necessary to create an accessible digital world. WCAG 2.2 is not just an update; it’s a commitment to inclusivity
- [How to Shift Left in Digital Accessibility: A Guide to Building and Designing Inclusively from the Start](https://allyant.com/blog/how-to-shift-left-in-digital-accessibility-a-guide-to-building-and-designing-inclusively-from-the-start/) - In digital accessibility, "shifting left" focuses on starting with accessibility in mind from the very beginning of a project to lay the groundwork for an inclusive digital experience.
- [My Experience Using Assistive Technology as an Indie Game Developer](https://allyant.com/blog/my-experiences-of-using-assistive-technology-as-an-indie-game-developer/) - I’ve been an avid gamer since I was about three years old, playing Super Mario, Zelda, and Duck Hunt on my Dad’s original Nintendo. I’d eventually graduate to Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and the Nintendo 64 when it first came out in the mid-nineties. Onset of vision-related issues When I was seven years old, I
- [Accessible Hiring Best Practices: 6 Steps to a More Inclusive Hiring Process](https://allyant.com/blog/accessible-hiring-best-practices-6-steps-to-a-more-inclusive-hiring-process/) - Accessible hiring refers specifically to a focus on hiring people with disabilities, and ensuring that proper accommodations are made to create an accessible workplace.
- [PDF Accessibility Remediation Software Tools: A Detailed Comparison](https://allyant.com/blog/pdf-accessibility-remediation-software-tools-review-detailed-comparison/) - The article reviews the top PDF remediation software, including Adobe Acrobat DC, CommonLook PDF, axesPDF, Accessibility Now and Equidox.
- [Guiding State & Local Governments Through the 2024 DOJ Accessibility Regulations](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/guiding-state-local-governments-through-the-2024-doj-accessibility-regulations/)
- [Why Obtain a Third-Party VPAT?](https://allyant.com/blog/why-obtain-a-third-party-vpat/) - A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a document that provides information about a product's compliance with accessibility standards. Learn more about what a VPAT is and why it is essential for accessibility. Any organization can complete its own VPAT, but should they? Or is it better to have a third party do it for them?
- [What are Accessible Textbooks and How Do You Make Them?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-are-accessible-textbooks-and-how-do-you-make-them/) - Accessible textbooks are essential learning aids for students of all ages with disabilities. Students with disabilities require access to the same information as their peers; however, various types and technologies are involved in accessible textbooks and require special production.
- [Crafting Effective Accessibility Statements: Embracing DOJ Mandates and Section 508 with Allyant's Guidance](https://allyant.com/blog/what-accessibility-statement-how-to-create-it-website/) - With the U.S. Department of Justice finalizing a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act to enhance web and mobile application accessibility for people with disabilities, the imperative for digital accessibility has intensified. This DOJ rule mandates that state and local governments ensure their digital content is accessible, encompassing a broad range of
- [Why Accessibility Matters—And Why It Matters Now ](https://allyant.com/blog/why-accessibility-matters-now/) - Learn why the dangerous "delay and risk" mentality can negatively impact your business, your brand, and your buyers' perception.
- [Allyant Celebrates the 13th Annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-celebrates-the-13th-annualglobal-accessibility-awareness-day-gaad/) - May 16, 2024, marks the 13th anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people worldwide with disabilities. Allyant is proud to join the global community in celebrating this momentous occasion, reflecting on the progress and
- [How to Successfully Prepare for a Digital Accessibility Audit](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/how-to-successfully-prepare-for-a-digital-accessibility-audit/) - In this webinar, Allyant’s digital auditing team members review what an audit entails and how best to prepare for an audit to maximize results and productivity in the remediation phase.
- [The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Accessibility](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/the-future-of-artificial-intelligence-in-accessibility/) - Artificial Intelligence is now categorized as the next “big thing” in accessibility and related technologies.
- [Understanding VPATs | Ensuring Accessibility Compliance in Today's Procurement Landscape](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/understanding-vpats/) - This informative webinar that dives deep into the world of VPATs and their significance in ensuring equitable access for individuals with disabilities.
- [WCAG 2.2 Guidelines for Mobile, Web, and Beyond](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/wcag-2-2-guidelines/) - Watch this webinar to stay informed and equipped with tools necessary to create an accessible digital world. WCAG 2.2 is not just an update; it’s a commitment to inclusivity
- [Unlocking Accessibility: A Roadmap for Digital Document Inclusivity](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/unlocking-accessibility-a-roadmap-for-digital-document-inclusivity/)
- [ProcureEnsure: Simple, Accessible Procurement](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/procureensure-simple-accessible-procurement/) - procurement professionals are challenged to deploy solutions that meet efficiency and stakeholder needs swiftly.
- [Achieve Accessibility Excellence in all your Communications: Digital, Document, and Print](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/achieve-accessibility-excellence-in-all-your-communications-digital-document-and-print/)
- [Understanding the HHS Rule on Accessibility](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/understanding-the-hhs-rule-on-accessibility/)
- [How to Fully Automate Accessibility in High-Volume Document Processing](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/how-to-fully-automate-accessibility-in-high-volume-document-processing/) - Watch this Allyant webinar to understand how you can leverage cutting-edge automation to uphold your organization's commitment to accessibility, ensuring all your customers, regardless of their accessibility needs, can effectively engage with crucial documents.
- [Unlocking the Impact of WCAG 2.2 on Electronic Documents](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/unlocking-the-impact-of-wcag-2-2-on-electronic-documents/) - This webinar will explore these new guidelines, emphasizing the critical differences from WCAG 2.1 and their implications for electronic documents.
- [Ensuring Timely and Accessible Learning Materials in Education](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/ensuring-timely-and-accessible-learning-materials-in-education/) - This webinar will explore these new guidelines, emphasizing the critical differences from WCAG 2.1 and their implications for electronic documents.
- [Accessible Statements: Navigating Compliance & Inclusion for Financial, Healthcare, & Telecom Sectors](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/accessible-statements-navigating-compliance-inclusion-for-financial-healthcare-telecom-sectors/) - Learn how Allyant’s print solutions can help deliver statements into formats like Braille and reflowed large print, e-text, audio, and accessible PDFs, ensuring they meet customer needs while complying with regulatory standards.
- [European Accessibility Act Compliance for Digital Documents](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/european-accessibility-act-compliance-for-digital-documents/) - In this webinar, Allyant’s accessibility experts will provide a clear and practical guide to understanding and meeting the EAA’s requirements for digital documents. Attendees will gain actionable insights into making existing inaccessible documents accessible as well as creating accessible content efficiently and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- [Navigating the European Accessibility Act](https://allyant.com/resources/webinars/navigating-the-european-accessibility-act/) - In this webinar, Allyant's accessibility experts will help to empower digital agencies to confidently navigate EAA requirements and deliver accessible, regulation-compliant solutions to their clients. Attendees will leave with the knowledge and tools needed to stay ahead in the competitive European market.
- [Litigation Mitigation: How to Prevent Costly Lawsuit Settlements with a Digital Accessibility Audit](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/litigation-mitigation-how-to-prevent-costly-lawsuit-settlements-with-a-digital-accessibility-audit/) - In this guide, you will learn about:Accessibility legislation, the financial and business impacts of non-compliance, how WCAG open standards apply to your organization, why an expert website audit is the only logical solution for ensuring your organization’s ongoing compliance and avoiding potential litigation.
- [Providing Braille and Large Print Format Statements for Equitable Access](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/providing-braille-and-large-print-format-statements-for-equitable-access/) - This guide aims to explore the importance of companies providing braille and large print format statements for equitable access.
- [Promoting Accessibility for the Blind for Enhanced Equity and Inclusion](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/promoting-accessibility-for-the-blind-for-enhanced-equity-and-inclusion/) - This eBook provides a comprehensive guide to promoting accessibility for the blind and enhancing equity and inclusion in society.
- [Leveraging AI for Automating Accessibility Remediation in Large Batch Digital Documents](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/leveraging-ai-for-automating-accessibility-remediation-in-large-batch-digital-documents/) - With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is now possible to automate large-batch digital document accessibility remediation. This guide explores how AI can be leveraged to automate the accessibility remediation process.
- [California's Proactive Approach to Healthcare Accessibility](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/californias-proactive-approach-to-healthcare-accessibility/) - California is taking proactive steps to ensure its citizens have access to accessible healthcare-related communications in the form of braille and reflowed large print.
- [The Accessibility Debate of Large Print vs. Photocopying](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/the-accessibility-debate-of-large-print-vs-photocopying/) - Many organizations that use photocopying to enlarge regular print statements are doing a great disservice to themselves, their large print customers, and their brands.
- [PDF Accessibility for Beginners](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/pdf-accessibility-for-beginners/)
- [The Importance of Accessible Website Design Review](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/the-importance-of-accessible-website-design-review/) - According to the World Health Organization, over one billion people worldwide live with some form of disability, highlighting the need for inclusive digital spaces.
- [Shopify Accessibility Guide](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/shopify-accessibility-guide/)
- [Responding to a Web Accessibility ADA Demand Letter or Lawsuit](https://allyant.com/resources/guides/responding-to-a-web-accessibility-ada-demand-letter-or-lawsuit/) - In this guide, we’ll give you the six important steps to take if your organization is facing an ADA lawsuit or legal demand letter.
- [Virginia Passes HB2541: A Milestone Achievement for Accessible Procurement](https://allyant.com/blog/virginia-passes-hb2541-a-milestone-achievement-for-accessible-procurement/) - On March 24, 2025, Virginia made a bold move by passing House Bill 2541 (HB2541), which is a sweeping update to the Commonwealth’s Information Technology Access Act. As a background, the Commonwealth’s Information Technology Act requires that all state and public institutions ensure their information and communication technology (ICT) is accessible to people with disabilities.
- [What We Can Learn about Digital Accessibility from Gaming](https://allyant.com/blog/what-we-can-learn-about-digital-accessibility-from-gaming/) - People with disabilities should be able to fully participate in any activity they want. We all know this, believe it, and are working to make it a reality. I’d like to share my experience as a visually impaired gamer in order to illustrate how things that are not accessible can be made accessible in hopes
- [How to do an Accessibility Test using TalkBack](https://allyant.com/blog/how-to-do-an-accessibility-test-using-talkback/) - Testing with TalkBack allows you to experience your app the way a screen reader user would, helping you identify issues that might otherwise go unnoticed, such as unlabeled elements or confusing navigation paths.
- [5 Graphic Design Tips for Creating an Accessible Website](https://allyant.com/blog/5-graphic-design-tips-for-creating-an-accessible-website/) - These five graphic design tricks address common barriers and offer practical solutions to make your website inclusive.
- [6 DOJ-Approved Screen Readers](https://allyant.com/blog/6-doj-approved-screen-readers/) - This blog post will examine the most commonly used screen readers, according to the WebAIM 2024 Screen Reader User Survey.
- [Which PDF Accessibility Standard Should I Check My Document Against?](https://allyant.com/blog/which-pdf-accessibility-standard-should-i-check-my-document-against/) - Once PDF remediation is complete, we must run a verification to check for accessibility. We do this to identify anything that might have been missed, any errors that may have been made, or, if you’re using CommonLook PDF, any steps that were intentionally skipped. Two types of verifications can be run. A “Structural” check will
- [Best Practices to Ensure Hyperlink Accessibility: Ensuring Inclusive & Usable Links in Digital Media](https://allyant.com/blog/best-practices-to-ensure-hyperlink-accessibility-ensuring-inclusive-usable-links-in-digital-media/) - Clear link text, appropriate formatting, and visual distinction are essential elements that ensure digital content is inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards, such as WCAG 2.2 and Section 508.
- [What is Closed Captioning & Why is it Important for Accessibility?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-closed-captioning-why-is-it-important-for-accessibility/) - This article will explore what captioning is, the difference between closed and open captioning, and why closed captioning, in particular, is crucial for accessibility.
- [Working with Colleagues with Disabilities: A Colleague’s Perspective](https://allyant.com/blog/working-with-colleagues-with-disabilities-a-colleagues-perspective/) - In the ever-evolving digital landscape, inclusivity transcends being just a buzzword—it is a shared responsibility. As a Project Support Manager at Allyant, I have had the privilege of working alongside colleagues with disabilities. This experience has not only deepened my understanding of accessibility but has also challenged and dismantled misconceptions about collaborating in an inclusive
- [Applying WCAG 2.2 to Mobile Apps: What the New W3C Guidance Means for Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/applying-wcag-2-2-mobile-apps-new-w3c-guidance-meaning-for-accessibility/) - In this blog post we discuss what the WCAG 2.2 for mobile app guidance means, what it doesn't mean, and why it's needed for mobile app designers and developers.
- [Colorado's New Digital Accessibility Rules: What You Need to Know](https://allyant.com/blog/colorados-new-digital-accessibility-rules-what-you-need-to-know/) - Colorado is taking a bold, impactful step toward inclusion and equity with the adoption of comprehensive new digital accessibility rules enacted by the Colorado Office of Information Technology (OIT). These rules are a direct implementation of Colorado’s Accessibility Law, HB21-1110,and provide the detailed requirements and enforcement framework that make HB21-1110 actionable. The rules are designed
- [Is Google Maps Accessible?](https://allyant.com/blog/is-google-maps-accessible/) - For years, Google Maps has been the predominant navigational tool. Since Google Maps (and maps generally) are visual by nature, they are usually difficult to navigate from an accessibility perspective, specifically for native screen readers or other visually impaired users. For brands and organizations worldwide, Google Maps is widely leveraged for maps that point to locations, offices,
- [Colorado Enacts Law for Web Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/colorado-enacts-law-for-web-accessibility/) - Federal agencies are required by Section 508 to provide equitable access to digital technology. Colorado was the first state to enact a law mandating that state agencies provide accessible technology by complying with the WCAG Guidelines.
- [Making Videos Accessible to All](https://allyant.com/blog/making-videos-accessible-to-all/) - How can we video so that everyone can engage with it in a meaningful way? Let's explore the guidance from WAI, techniques, and comformance.
- [accessible-slick: A new accessible carousel library](https://allyant.com/blog/accessible-slick-a-new-accessible-carousel-library/) - Most website carousels have one thing in common: they are largely inaccessible to people who use screen readers and keyboards. Here is a better choice.
- [Use Aria Label Screen Reader Text](https://allyant.com/blog/use-aria-label-screen-reader-text/) - In some cases, an aria-label is the way to go, but more often screen reader-only text is best. How do you know which to use?
- [What’s In WCAG 2.1?](https://allyant.com/blog/whats-in-wcag-2-1/) - In this blog post, we’ll provide a brief overview of the changes in WCAG 2.1 and point out some important facts about the changes.
- [Closed Captioning Vs. Audio Descriptions](https://allyant.com/blog/closed-captioning-vs-audio-descriptions/) - When creating videos, sometimes the most challenging thing is figuring out how to make them accessible to all audiences. To make accessible videos, one may have to include closed captioning and audio descriptions, depending on the video content. Closed captioning has been around for many years. It is included in most programming and consists of
- [Accessibility Overlay Tools May Seem Like A “Quick Fix” For Your Problem – but read further…](https://allyant.com/blog/accessibility-overlay-tools-may-seem-like-a-quick-fix-for-your-problem-but-read-further/) - Nearly all of the functionality provided by overlay tools has no impact on your level of WCAG conformance. And, they provide little or no additional legal protection for your website.
- [The National Federation of the Blind Cracks Down on Accessibility Overlay Tools](https://allyant.com/blog/the-national-federation-of-the-blind-cracks-down-on-accessibility-overlay-tools/) - We would all like to find a quick fix for many things in life. Regarding digital accessibility for your website or mobile app, finding a “quick fix” may seem easy, but the correct fix is required to provide equitable access to all users. The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) recently provided much-needed insight on
- [Braille Writing with Braille Keyboards](https://allyant.com/blog/braille-writing-with-braille-keyboards/) - Braille writing and creating braille documents can be done in a few different ways. Individuals with blindness or low vision can use a standard keyboard if they have memorized the placement of the keys on the keyboard, they can use a braille keyboard, or they can use a Perkins or SMART brailler. Keyboards paired with
- [Advantages of Braille and Braille Keyboards](https://allyant.com/blog/advantages-of-braille-keyboards-useful-helpful/) - Learning braille allows blind and visually impaired people to understand how text is formatted on a page. Unlike listening to a screen reader, which narrates the contents of pages to users, braille documents teach people where text is located on different pages
- [Alternate Format Documents and Non-Text Content: Accessibility for Images, Tables, and Maps](https://allyant.com/blog/alternate-format-documents-and-non-text-content-accessibility-for-images-tables-and-maps/) - The old expression “a picture is worth a thousand words” can be applied to modern digital content just as readily as it is to books or holiday Kodak photos to bore the neighbors. Content, whether in print or digital form, is more than just paragraph text: content creators employ images, tables, graphs, maps, and
- [Allyant® Partners with CivicPlus® to Empower Local Governments with PDF Accessibility Remediation.](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-partners-with-civicplus-to-empower-local-governments-with-pdf-accessibility-remediation/) - The partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive suite of PDF accessibility software and remediation solutions, supporting local governments in achieving inclusivity and compliance for their digital documents. New York – July 16, 2024—In a significant move to promote digital inclusivity, Allyant®, the global leader in accessibility software and solutions, has officially announced a strategic partnership
- [Accessible Textbooks for Students with Visual Impairments—How Educators Can Flip the Script on Speed and Quality](https://allyant.com/blog/accessible-textbooks-for-students-with-visual-impairments-how-educators-can-flip-the-script-on-speed-and-quality/) - If you’re in the education sector, you know that time is of the essence when it comes to producing textbooks and other accessible materials for students with visual impairments.
- [How to Do an Accessibility Test Using VoiceOver](https://allyant.com/blog/how-to-do-an-accessibility-test-using-voiceover/) - Digital accessibility is key to ensuring that all users, regardless of ability, can seamlessly use your mobile application. One of the most effective tools for mobile accessibility testing is VoiceOver, Apple’s built-in screen reader for iOS devices. In fact, every Apple device, such as iPhones or iPads, has this assistive technology, which can be enabled
- [Does WCAG Apply to Print?](https://allyant.com/blog/does-wcag-apply-to-print/) - While WCAG is intended for web content, it has been adapted into guidance for other formats. For instance, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the ultimate publisher of WCAG, has authored numerous subsidiary documents, one of the most noteworthy being...
- [6 Common Alt Text Mistakes and Best Practices](https://allyant.com/blog/6-common-alt-text-mistakes-and-best-practices/) - #1 Avoid using “image of” or similar phrases when writing alt text. Screen readers will automatically inform users of images, so using the word “image” or something similar in the description is redundant.
- [If My Organization Gets Contacted for an ADA-accessible Statement, Where Should We Begin?](https://allyant.com/blog/if-my-organization-gets-contacted-for-an-ada-accessible-statement-where-should-we-begin/) - In this article, we will summarize how you plan to meet ADA legal obligations to provide accessible statements that contain user (i.e., customer, client, taxpayer) protected information.
- [6 Accessible Styling Practices for Web Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/6-accessible-styling-practices-for-web-accessibility/) - Creating accessible websites isn’t just about meeting legal requirements; it’s about ensuring an inclusive experience for all users, regardless of ability. This means designing and styling web pages to accommodate a range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments. By applying accessible styling practices, you improve usability for everyone, enhancing your website’s reach
- [Common Yet Easily Fixable Accessibility Issues I Encounter on Most Websites as a Blind User](https://allyant.com/blog/common-yet-easily-fixable-accessibility-issues-i-encounter-on-most-websites-as-a-blind-user/) - Imagine you are really excited about doing something online, such as buying that shiny new gadget, those concert tickets you’ve been waiting for, or those plane tickets that finally came down in price so you can go on that much-needed vacation you’ve been waiting for. Today is the day when you can finally make that
- [Banff Bound: A Somewhat Accessible Journey](https://allyant.com/blog/banff-bound-a-somewhat-accessible-journey/) - In this article, I’ll highlight some of the accessibility successes and challenges I encountered during our trip to Banff National Park from Missoula, Montana.
- [How to Make Visual Content Accessible in PDFs](https://allyant.com/blog/how-to-make-visual-content-accessible-in-pdfs/) - Overview of accessibility in relation to visual content: We want someone using AT to get the same information as someone who is not using AT. Quick examples: describing images and avoiding things only understood visually. Design with Accessibility in Mind: Do what you can and follow best practices in the authoring tool to avoid eventual
- [Mastering the HTML tabindex Attribute for Enhanced Web Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/mastering-the-aria-tabindex-attribute-for-enhanced-web-accessibility/) - Assigning a tabindex value of "0" to an element inserts it into the page’s tab order based on its position in the DOM, regardless of whether the element is natively actionable
- [What Is A PDF Accessibility Checker? What Does It Do?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-a-pdf-accessibility-checker-what-does-it-do/) - A PDF accessibility checker is a digital tool that checks whether a PDF document is accessible (readable) to everyone, including people with visual disabilities. CommonLook PDF Validator and PAC3 are two powerful PDF accessibility checkers that check the accessibility of PDF documents.
- [What is a Braille Printer/Embosser? Why is it So Important in Accessibility?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-a-braille-printer-embosser-why-is-it-so-important-in-accessibility/) - The ability to read and write Braille is essential for people who are blind or visually impaired to communicate effectively. To create a Braille document, you must use a Braille printer. Braille printers collect data from computer devices and emboss that data in Braille onto paper. These printers, also known as Braille embossers, typically print on heavyweight paper.
- [What is PDF/UA and Why is it Important?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-pdf-ua-and-why-is-it-important/) - PDF/UA is an accessibility standard that sets requirements and guidelines to ensure that PDF documents are accessible to all audiences.
- [Allyant Awards Scholarships to Canadians through the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC)](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-awards-scholarships-to-canadians-through-the-alliance-for-equality-of-blind-canadians-aebc/) - Allyant proudly continues its thirteen-year tradition by awarding two $1,000 scholarships through The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC).
- [How to Tag Footnotes and Endnotes in PDF](https://allyant.com/blog/how-to-tag-footnotes-and-endnotes-in-pdf/) - This article provides guidance on tagging and offers suggestions and options to consider when determining the tags’ reading order in the Tags tree.
- [What are the Differences and Similarities Between Structural and Accessibility Standards in Digital Documents?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-are-the-differences-and-similarities-between-structural-and-accessibility-standards-in-digital-documents/) - The Structural check tests against the PDF creation standard, ISO 32000. While ISO 32000 mentions accessibility functionality in PDF, it is broader. The Structural check confirms if the PDF is built correctly, verifying links, forms, graphics, and PDF encoding.
- [Allyant Launches Program to Support HHS's New Rule Clarifying Accessibility Requirements for Federally Funded Healthcare and Human Services.](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-launches-program-to-support-hhss-new-rule-clarifying-accessibility-requirements-for-federally-funded-healthcare-and-human-services/) - New York, May 2, 2024—Allyant, a world leader in accessibility solutions, announced today the unveiling of its new healthcare-centric program in response to the recent rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) aimed at advancing access to healthcare and human services for individuals with disabilities. Allyant's program offers a comprehensive suite
- [3 Things I Learned at CSUN 2024 as a User with Vision Impairment](https://allyant.com/blog/3-things-i-learned-at-csun-2024-as-a-user-with-vision-impairment/) - This year, I had the privilege of presenting at CSUN 2024 on multiple topics on behalf of Allyant. In addition to the excellent opportunity to network and discuss Allyant’s solutions, CSUN was also a great opportunity to attend sessions and learn about various topics and developments in the accessibility industry. In this article, I would
- [How Accessible is Fitness for Users with Vision Impairment?](https://allyant.com/blog/how-accessible-is-fitness-for-users-with-vision-impairment/) - Maintaining proper physical fitness is crucial for everyone's well-being. For individuals with visual impairments, achieving fitness can be a daunting task, especially if technology is involved. This article discusses the accessibility (or lack of it) of four popular fitness choices. Apple Watch The Apple Watch is the most accessible fitness-tracking device for people with visual impairments. The
- [4 Principles of Web Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/4-principles-of-web-accessibility/) - The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the foundation of website accessibility, are organized into four overarching principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust.
- [Allyant Proactively Adapts to WCAG 2.2 Ahead of Official Launch](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyant-proactively-adapts-to-wcag-2-2-ahead-of-official-launch/) - Ottawa, Ontario — October 5, 2023 – Today, the W3C unveiled WCAG 2.2, which aims to expand its range to accommodate a broader spectrum of users. More Inclusivity Whereas WCAG 2.1 showed its commitment to users with disabilities such as blindness, deafness, and mobility impairments, WCAG 2.2 widens the net. WCAG 2.2 adds new success
- [4 Free Best Web Accessibility Testing Tools: A Detailed Comparison](https://allyant.com/blog/4-best-web-accessibility-testing-tools-a-detailed-comparison/) - This article delves into the best free tools available for web accessibility, explores their strengths and weaknesses, and assesses how well they can pinpoint website accessibility problems.
- [What is the W3C and Why is it So Important?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-the-w3c-and-why-is-it-so-important/) - The W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) was founded in 1994 by Tim Berners-Lee, the Internet creator. The W3C is an international organization that provides a set of standards “to ensure the long-term growth of the Web.”
- [T-Base  Communications and RevSpring Announce Joint Partnership to Deliver  Accessible Digital and Print Consumer Engagement for Healthcare and  Financial Services Markets](https://allyant.com/company-news/t-base-communications-and-revspring-announce-joint-partnership-to-deliver-accessible-digital-and-print-consumer-engagement-for-healthcare-and-financial-services-markets/) - T-Base Communications, the leading global provider of technology-enabled digital and print accessibility solutions, announced today that it has partnered with RevSpring—the leading provider of intelligent consumer engagement and payment solutions for healthcare and accounts receivables management markets. The new partnership enables RevSpring to deliver fully accessible consumer engagement, including billing information, across digital and print
- [T-Base Communications Partners with Pearson to Offer Braille and Large Print Versions of Textbooks](https://allyant.com/company-news/t-base-communications-partners-with-pearson-to-offer-braille-and-large-print-versions-of-textbooks/) - This innovative partnership benefits students who are blind or have low vision, to ensure that they have more timely access to their course materials, as required by law T-Base Communications, North America’s leading provider of textbooks in accessible formats, and Pearson, the world’s learning company, have partnered to offer braille and reflowed large print versions
- [SEO Accessibility: 4 Quick Accessibility Fixes to Improve SEO](https://allyant.com/blog/seo-accessibility-4-quick-accessibility-fixes-to-improve-seo/) - Yes, web accessibility matters for SEO. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and SEO complement each other and should not be treated as separate tasks. By working together, they can enhance each other's effectiveness.
- [T-Base  Communications and W.W. Norton & Company Partner to Offer Braille,  Large Print and Accessible PDF Versions of Textbooks in Braille](https://allyant.com/company-news/t-base-communications-and-w-w-norton-company-partner-to-offer-braille-large-print-and-accessible-pdf-versions-of-textbooks-in-braille/) - This partnership benefits students who are blind or have low vision, by ensuring that they have more timely access to their course materials in their preferred alternate format. Please note that T-Base is now part of Allyant. T-Base Communications (“T-Base”), North America’s leading provider of accessible textbooks, and W.W. Norton & Company (“Norton”), the largest
- [Importance of Live-User Testing for Web Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/importance-of-live-user-testing-for-web-accessibility/) - Digital Accessibility has continued to gain significant traction across nearly every vertical in recent years. In some ways, it was a perfect storm of a growing focus on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), the COVID Pandemic driving an increase in digital content and assistive technology continuing to provide increased connectivity for people with disabilities. At
- [What is a VPAT and Why is it Important for Accessibility?](https://allyant.com/blog/what-is-vpat-definition-importance-accessibility/) - VPAT stands for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. At a baseline level, it is a document that provides information about a product's compliance with accessibility standards.
- [Why are All PDFs Not Accessible by Default, and Can Accessible PDFs be Edited, If Needed?](https://allyant.com/blog/why-pdfs-not-accessible-by-default-can-accessible-pdfs-edited/) - When working with motivated and capable accessibility professionals, one of the common questions we hear is, “why isn’t accessibility automatic when creating a PDF?” It is frustrating to realize that the only way to make your document accessible is a manual process that can take significant time, effort, and knowledge. The logical questions quickly arise
- [The Human Experience of Accessibility – Story #2](https://allyant.com/blog/the-human-experience-of-accessibility-story-2/) - Accessibility awareness has improved substantially in recent years—in fact, it wasn’t long ago that many people with disabilities could not use the internet without many barriers. And while this improvement in accessibility awareness has been very positive, there is still a long way to go. Many organizations began their focus on accessibility simply for the
- [The Human Experience of Accessibility – Story #1](https://allyant.com/blog/the-human-experience-of-accessibility-browsing-the-web-vision-impaired/) - The experiences of a user with vision impairment are different from a sighted user because of the lack of a 'human' element in the way websites and apps are often designed.
- [PDF Accessibility: Lists](https://allyant.com/blog/pdf-accessibility-lists/) - Learn why PDF lists can cause accessibility issues, how to setup lists correctly from the source and how to fix PDF list problems.
- [Final Steps to Ensuring Accessible PDF Documents](https://allyant.com/blog/final-steps-to-ensuring-accessible-pdf-documents/) - A list of things to consider while you’re making your PDFs accessible. Learn how assistive technologies (AT) work, so you can make decisions that follow best practices.
- [PDF Accessibility: Testing and Verification](https://allyant.com/blog/pdf-accessibility-testing-and-verification/) - In previous articles for our 2018 series on PDF accessibility, we covered all the major aspects of remediating PDF documents. Now we will focus on the best ways to ensure that your work is complete, so you can be confident that your documents meet the accessibility standards.
- [Why PDF is a Superior Format over MS Word for Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/why-pdf-is-a-superior-format-over-ms-word-for-accessibility/) - Our clients often ask why PDF is the recommended format for accessible content. Many times, clients will have files in their native formats from Microsoft Office and the question comes up as to why not keep these files in Word. In fact, in some countries, such as Australia, have adopted a policy of recommending Word
- [Tagging Lists in a PDF](https://allyant.com/blog/tagging-lists-in-a-pdf/) - Tagging lists properly in a PDF is important. And sometimes it’s difficult. For example, when a screen reader finds an (list) tag in the Tags tree, it will inform the user of the existence of a list, how many items are in the list and when the list has ended. It is much easier
- [WCAG 2.1 and PDF Accessibility](https://allyant.com/blog/wcag-2-1-and-pdf-accessibility/) - In June 2018 the WCAG 2.1 standard was released. It wasn’t intended to replace WCAG 2.0and WCAG 2.0 is still valid. The primary focus for WCAG 2.1 was to improve web accessibility for people with disabilities who fit into one (or more) of the following three groups: Users with cognitive or learning disabilities Users with
- [What is PDF Metadata: Everything You Need to Know](https://allyant.com/blog/pdf-metadata-definition-view-edit-change-remove-importance/) - PDF metadata consists of information about the PDF document, which includes title of the PDF document, author, subject, keywords and copyright information. This information falls under searchable fields of a PDF document, which means that they can be accessed by search utilities.
- [T-Base Communications partners with OpenText to deliver high volume accessible PDF service](https://allyant.com/company-news/t-base-communications-partners-with-opentext-to-deliver-high-volume-accessible-pdf-service/) - Today T-Base Communications, the industry leader in accessible communications, announced they have partnered with OpenText, a global leader in information management software, to bring a new level of customer support and subject matter expertise for high volume accessible PDF customers. The partnership brings together T-Base’s long-standing expertise in document accessibility with OpenText’s market leading high
- [T-Base Communications and Accessible360 Announce Partnership](https://allyant.com/company-news/t-base-communications-and-accessible360-announce-partnership/) - T-Base Communications (T-Base), a leader in accessible communications, has acquired rapidly growing digital accessibility provider Accessible360 (A360). Combining T-Base’s highly automated and secure document accessibility capabilities with A360’s web and digital accessibility expertise creates a comprehensive accessibility solution for enterprise customers. T-Base is a portfolio company of growth-oriented private equity firm, Thompson Street Capital Partners.
- [Celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the ADA](https://allyant.com/company-news/celebrating-the-31st-anniversary-of-the-ada/) - July 26 marks the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was enacted in 1990 to create a more level playing field for people with disabilities, which included requiring businesses and public transportation to have elevators and wheelchair ramps, prohibiting businesses from discriminating against potential employees with disabilities, and much more.
- [CommonLook is now part of T-Base Communications](https://allyant.com/company-news/commonlook-is-now-part-of-t-base-communications/) - CommonLook is happy to announce that they are now part of T-Base Communications. Read the full press release here. After focusing on PDF accessibility for over 22 years, CommonLook ensures your PDFs are accessible and in compliance with the latest ADA and Section 508 regulations.. They specialize in complex projects, high-volume capacity and cutting-edge AI-driven
- [A Bright New Future for the World of Accessibility](https://allyant.com/company-news/a-bright-new-future-for-the-world-of-accessibility/) - T-Base Communications • Accessible360 • CommonLook As you may know, T-Base Communications has been at the forefront of document accessibility solutions and associated technologies for more than 25 years. We are proud to say that, in that time, we have purpose-built our offerings to best serve low-vision and blind customers of the world’s leading enterprise,
- [Thompson Street Capital Partners announces launch of Allyant—the world’s first comprehensive accessibility solutions company](https://allyant.com/company-news/thompson-street-capital-partners-announces-launch-of-allyant-the-worlds-first-comprehensive-accessibility-solutions-company/) - St. Louis – August 15, 2022 – Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, today announced the launch of Allyant, forming the world’s first comprehensive accessibility solutions company. The newly established brand represents the combination of three globally recognized accessibility solutions companies, including T-Base Communications, CommonLook and Accessible360. Now, Allyant’s
- [Using CommonLook PDF Validator to Test Documents](https://allyant.com/blog/using-commonlook-pdf-validator-to-test-documents/) - You have converted your document into a PDF. It is tagged, yet you still need to know if it is accessible and compliant. You *could* test the PDF with a screen reader. However, that may not be a practical testing method if the document is very long or if you do not know how to
- [Allyant’s Platinum-Level Membership to IAAP](https://allyant.com/company-news/allyants-platinum-level-membership-to-iaap/) - Allyant announces platinum-level membership to the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) to support commitment to global accessibility inclusion November 3, 2022—Ottawa, Canada—Allyant, the world’s first comprehensive accessibility solutions company, announced today its platinum membership in the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP)—a not-for-profit membership-based organization for individuals and organizations focused on accessibility and building
- [Allyant Celebrates Assistive Technology Awareness Month!](https://allyant.com/blog/allyant-celebrates-assistive-technology-awareness-month/) - To celebrate, let’s discuss the impact of various AT devices on the lives of people with disabilities, including some of my personal experiences with AT.

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- [Corporate News](https://allyant.com/corporate-news/) - Corporate news, announcements and press releases in digital and print accessibility.
- [Accessible Statements](https://allyant.com/accessible-statements-production-services/) - Securely generate and deliver accessible high-volume statements in alternative formats, including braille, reflowed large print, and accessible PDF.
- [Accessibility Privacy and Security](https://allyant.com/accessibility-privacy-security/) - Allyant ensures the highest standards of security with processes and production facilities engineered to follow NIST 800-53 recommendations and are HIPPA, Soc 2 Type 2, and PCI-DSS certified.
- [Accessible PDF Automation Solutions](https://allyant.com/high-volume-pdf-accessibility-solution/) - Generate accessible PDFs in high volume for your largest templated digital document worfklows using Allyant’s AI-driven automation.
- [CommonLook PDF](https://allyant.com/pdf-accessibility-software-solutions/commonlook-pdf/) - AI-based PDF accessibility remediation software with a simplified editor. Quickly and easily meet Title II, EAA, AODA and other PDF compliance requirements. Start your free trial.
- [Allyant Leadership Team](https://allyant.com/leadership-team/) - Allyant is the world’s only comprehensive Accessibility Solutions Company. Through various accessibility software and services, it enables organizations to become accessible and ensures equitable access to information for all.
- [Training](https://allyant.com/pdf-accessibility-software-training/) - Train your team with Allyant’s PDF accessibility training. Gain confidence and skills to create fully compliant, user-friendly digital documents.
- [Access Allyant’s Software Systems](https://allyant.com/access-allyant-software-systems/) - Sign in to access Allyant's software systems. Visit this page to login to Allyant's software systems.
- [Allyant Support](https://allyant.com/support/) - Customer Support
- [VPAT Services | Auditing and Testing | Allyant](https://allyant.com/vpat-accessibility-compliance-services/) - Ensure software and digital products meet accessibility standards with Allyant's VPAT audit services, including documentation to support compliance.
- [Accessibility Compliance Laws and Standards](https://allyant.com/compliance/) - Browse global accessibility laws and standards and their requirements for compliant digital, document and print communications.
- [Careers](https://allyant.com/careers/)
- [About Allyant](https://allyant.com/about-allyant/) - Allyant is the world’s only comprehensive Accessibility Solutions Company. Through various accessibility software and services, it enables organizations to become accessible and ensures equitable access to information for all.
- [Government Reseller Accessibility Partner Program](https://allyant.com/government-accessibility-reseller-program/) - Partner with Allyant for accessibility software and services to ensure ADA and Section 508 compliance for your government clients.
- [CMS Platform Partner Program ](https://allyant.com/accessible-cms-platform-partner-program/) - Partner with Allyant to offer clients cutting-edge digital, PDF, and print accessibility solutions to meet compliance deadlines.
- [Digital Accessibility Training](https://allyant.com/digital-accessibility-training/) - Boost skills and confidence with digital accessibility training by Allyant, including practical, expert-led sessions to make your team champions of inclusion.
- [Risk Mitigation & Litigation Support](https://allyant.com/digital-accessibility-compliance-litigation-support-services/) - Allyant offers digital accessibility litigation support to help organizations address ADA and digital accessibility-related lawsuits, ensuring compliance and reducing legal risks.
- [Accessibility Scanning and Monitoring ](https://allyant.com/website-accessibility-scanning-monitoring/) - Automatically scan and monitor websites, web applications, and digital PDF documents in a single-solution platform.
- [Website Design Review](https://allyant.com/digital-accessibility-design-review/) - Allyant’s interactive digital accessibility design review identifies and addresses accessibility issues in your design files, whether Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, to prevent passing issues to development.
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- [Blogs](https://allyant.com/blog/)
- [Business Guides](https://allyant.com/business-guides/) - Access a collection of business guides on digital accessibility, compliance strategies, and tools to enhance your company's accessibility offerings and knowledge.
- [Webinars](https://allyant.com/webinars/) - Explore our comprehensive list of accessibility webinars covering digital, PDF, and mobile app solutions to help you stay compliant and enhance accessibility skills.
- [CommonLook Office](https://allyant.com/pdf-accessibility-software-solutions/commonlook-office/) - CommonLook Office is a powerful digital document accessibility software that helps create accessible document standards-compliant PDF files directly out of Microsoft® Office (doc, docx, ppt & pptx) source files
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- [Get a Quote](https://allyant.com/accessible-print-remediation-production-request-a-quote/) - Allyant offers accessible print production and remediation services. To engage our services and get a quote, please fill out the form provided on the page.
- [Request a Demo - Accessibility Management Platform](https://allyant.com/accessibility-management-platform/book-a-demo/) - Allyant's HUB is a highly-intuitive project and issue management system tailored to the unique requirements of digital accessibility projects.
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- [Managed Compliance Services](https://allyant.com/managed-compliance-services/) - Allyant offers a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that bundles essential accessibility services into one all-encompassing ongoing managed service.
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- [Your Journey to Accessibility](https://allyant.com/your-journey-to-accessibility/) - Allyant is the world’s premier, most comprehensive Accessibility Solutions Provider, enabling any organization, regardless of size, industry or location, to deliver fully-compliant accessible communications.
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- [New HHS Rule Finalized](https://allyant.com/hhs/)
- [Government Accessibility Solutions](https://allyant.com/government-accessibility-solutions/)
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## Venues

- [Hilton Denver City Center](https://allyant.com/venue/hilton-denver-city-center/)
- [Crystal Gateway Marriott](https://allyant.com/venue/crystal-gateway-marriott/)
- [Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center](https://allyant.com/venue/gaylord-palms-resort-and-convention-center/)
- [Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel](https://allyant.com/venue/sheraton-denver-downtown-hotel/) - Visit Allyant at booth 214 at the 48th Annual AHEAD Conference to discuss accessible educational materials to meet student / faculty needs and compliance requirements.
- [Cosmopolitan Las Vegas](https://allyant.com/venue/cosmopolitan-las-vegas/)
- [Webinar](https://allyant.com/venue/webinar/)
- [Rosen Centre Hotel](https://allyant.com/venue/rosen-centre-hotel/)
- [Oregon Convention Center](https://allyant.com/venue/oregon-convention-center/)
- [JW Marriott Orlando](https://allyant.com/venue/jw-marriott-orlando/)
- [Washington Hilton](https://allyant.com/venue/washington-hilton/)
- [Le Méridien Charlotte](https://allyant.com/venue/le-meridien-charlotte/)
- [Anaheim Marriott](https://allyant.com/venue/anaheim-marriott/)
- [Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel](https://allyant.com/venue/renaissance-arlington-capital-view-hotel/)
- [Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center](https://allyant.com/venue/hyatt-regency-denver-at-the-colorado-convention-center/)
- [Sheraton Grand Sacramento](https://allyant.com/venue/sheraton-grand-sacramento/)
- [TradeWinds Islands Grand Resort](https://allyant.com/venue/tradewinds-islands-grand-resort/)
- [St. Paul RiverCentre](https://allyant.com/venue/st-paul-rivercentre/)

## Organizers

- [Allyant](https://allyant.com/organizer/allyant/)
- [Disability:IN](https://allyant.com/organizer/disabilityin/)
- [M-Enabling](https://allyant.com/organizer/m-enabling/)
- [Document Strategy Forum (DSF)](https://allyant.com/organizer/document-strategy-forum-dsf/) - For the past 15 years, DOCUMENT Strategy Forum (DSF) has worked towards educating and enlightening professionals involved in Content Management, Customer Communications and Customer Experience. DSF is a peer-reviewed and peer-produced educational event for professionals who are responsible for creating and managing content, communications and strategies to enhance customer engagement.
- [Allyant Training](https://allyant.com/organizer/allyant-training-2/)
- [Allyant Training](https://allyant.com/organizer/allyant-training/)
- [CSUN Center on Disabilities](https://allyant.com/organizer/csun-center-on-disabilities/)
- [G3ict](https://allyant.com/organizer/g3ict/)
- [Government Technology](https://allyant.com/organizer/government-technology/)
- [XPlor](https://allyant.com/organizer/xplor/)

## Series

- [Intro to CommonLook PDF - Web-based - Advanced editor](https://allyant.com/series/intro-to-commonlook-pdf-web-based-advanced-editor/)
- [CommonLook Training - Office Hours](https://allyant.com/series/commonlook-training-office-hours-2/)
- [Intro to CommonLook PDF - Simplified Editor](https://allyant.com/series/intro-to-commonlook-pdf-simplified-editor-2/)
- [CommonLook Training - Office Hours](https://allyant.com/series/commonlook-training-office-hours/)
- [Stepping Stones in CommonLook PDF - Desktop & Advanced Editor - Footnotes & Endnotes](https://allyant.com/series/stepping-stones-in-commonlook-pdf-desktop-advanced-editor-footnotes-endnotes/)
- [Stepping Stones in CommonLook PDF - Desktop & Advanced Editor - Images & Graphics](https://allyant.com/series/stepping-stones-in-commonlook-pdf-desktop-advanced-editor-images-graphics/)
- [Introduction to CommonLook Online](https://allyant.com/series/introduction-to-commonlook-office-in-microsoft-powerpoint-free/)
- [CommonLook Training - Office Hours](https://allyant.com/series/commonlook-weekly-workshop-office-hours/)
- [Stepping Stones in CommonLook PDF - Tables of Contents (free)](https://allyant.com/series/stepping-stones-in-commonlook-pdf-tables-of-contents-free/)
- [Stepping Stones in CommonLook PDF - Advanced Concepts (free)](https://allyant.com/series/stepping-stones-in-commonlook-pdf-advanced-concepts-free/)
- [Stepping Stones in CommonLook PDF - Links (free)](https://allyant.com/series/stepping-stones-in-commonlook-pdf-links-free/)
- [Stepping Stones in CommonLook PDF - Lists (free)](https://allyant.com/series/stepping-stones-in-commonlook-pdf-lists-free/)
- [Stepping Stones in CommonLook PDF - Tables (free)](https://allyant.com/series/stepping-stones-in-commonlook-pdf-tables-free/)
- [Introduction to CommonLook Office in Microsoft Word (free)](https://allyant.com/series/introduction-to-commonlook-office-in-microsoft-word-free/)
- [Stepping Stones in CommonLook PDF - Forms (free)](https://allyant.com/series/stepping-stones-in-commonlook-pdf-forms-free/)
- [Introduction to CommonLook PDF (free)](https://allyant.com/series/introduction-to-commonlook-pdf/)