Author: Ajay Sohal

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a formidable force driving innovation across various industries. It has many transformative applications. AI’s role in enhancing web accessibility can become a significant and inclusive achievement. It can pave the way for a more accessible digital world. But this way is still filled […]

Web accessibility, in simple terms, is ensuring that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and contribute to the web. However, many web experiences are inherently visual, leaving users with visual disabilities facing significant barriers. Some websites and apps are virtually unusable for those with visual impairments. For instance, it’s common to come across websites […]

Often organizations find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to creating a VPAT for their digital products. The burning question that lingers is, should they invest the time and effort into creating it? In this blog, we explore the core of this dilemma, shedding light on what a VPAT is and why it plays […]

In today’s digital age, access to information and services on the Internet is considered a fundamental right. However, for millions of individuals with disabilities in India, this right remains elusive due to web accessibility challenges. While significant strides have been made, there is still much work to be done to ensure that digital content and […]

When it comes to digital accessibility, ensuring that website content is accessible to all users stands as a fundamental principle. A cornerstone of this accessibility endeavor is the provision of alternative text, commonly referred to as “alt text,” for images and other non-textual elements.  Alternative text is the descriptive text accompanying visual content, enabling individuals […]

We are living in an era where digital technology is all pervasive. From shopping and communicating to obtaining information services, the internet, and other digital technologies play an essential role in our everyday lives. As we immerse ourselves in this virtual world, it is necessary to ensure that everyone can use them with ease. Apart […]

The digital landscape is evolving, and so are the rules that govern its accessibility. The final version of WCAG 2.2 is undergoing discussions and the launch of the new guidelines is just around the corner. As the launch of these pivotal guidelines draws near, knowing the changes made through the new framework is important to […]

Social Media is analogous to the internet for many. As accurate as it is to refer to the internet as a perpetual pit for knowledge, it is often consumed in the form of social media apps installed on our smartphones.  Introduced as a mere medium to connect with friends and family, with the boon to […]

What exactly is a VPAT? Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is an important law that ensures federal agencies can make their information and communications technologies accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. This includes software, hardware, and multimedia content. When procuring or purchasing technology, federal agencies must consider the Section 508 law […]

The Federal Law necessitates that all public accommodations should be accessible to everyone irrespective of their disabilities. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) being a federal civil rights law is being enforced by the U.S Department of Justice and under Title III entails websites as places of public accommodation rendering information to the public.With billions of […]