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New research highlights how quickly users leave when accessibility isn’t in place, especially during peak demand.

The ADA risk environment is shifting faster than most organizations expect, and the next phase will be driven by AI.

Managing PDFs manually makes it hard to keep files accessible and up to date. Automation offers a faster, more reliable way to support every visitor while dramatically reducing the work behind the scenes.

In a world where AI reads everything you publish, outdated documents can do more harm than you think. Lawrence Shaw breaks down why unstructured content is becoming a growing challenge for organizations.

We’ve just completed a major round of upgrades that make the platform faster, smoother, and ready for the next wave of new features, including our powerful new search.

The EU Accessibility Act (EAA) is now in force, bringing new legal and financial risks for organizations that fail to meet accessibility standards. AAAtraq helps businesses identify, manage, and minimize these risks — ensuring compliance and protecting brand reputation.

The accessibility landscape is shifting fast. Forrester’s latest findings confirm what AAAtraq has known for years: digital compliance success depends on combining automation, intelligence, and experience, not quick fixes.

How can organizations keep digital experiences consistent, compliant, and user-friendly? AAAnow CEO Lawrence Shaw shares his view.

A sharp rise in ADA website lawsuits is putting Missouri’s small businesses on alert. With unclear federal standards and rising legal exposure, digital accessibility has become a compliance and governance issue — not just a technical one.

With digital compliance risks on the rise, boards need a clearer view of how well their organizations are managing exposure. From accessibility to data protection, the need for transparent digital oversight has never been greater.

Think accessibility is only about compliance? Think again. It’s fast becoming a competitive advantage that many organizations are still overlooking.

As Halloween approaches, it’s not just haunted houses you need to worry about — it’s the ghosts in your digital estate.

Businesses today face growing legal pressure to make their websites accessible. Nat Tarnoff’s article, How to Minimize Legal Risks in Accessibility Compliance, published on his website https://tarnoff.info/ (opens in a new window), explains why lawsuits are so common and what practical steps you can take to reduce your risk.

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Lawrence Shaw, CEO of AAAnow, argues that static dashboards and delayed reports are leaving leaders in the dark — and shows how AI-driven, real-time reporting can reconnect executives with operational reality and drive smarter decisions.

Digital accessibility is no longer optional. Rising ADA lawsuits in the U.S. and new EU requirements under the European Accessibility Act show the risks are real. But with the right approach, compliance can also be an opportunity.

From nonprofits to mom-and-pops, digital accessibility lawsuits continue to climb.

AI is changing web management from reactive fixing to proactive prevention.

New mandates in South Korea are reshaping how both public agencies and private businesses ensure their websites, mobile apps, kiosks, and other digital platforms are inclusive for people with disabilities, older adults, and other “digitally vulnerable” groups.

Read the full article on CMSWire: https://www.cmswire.com/digital-experience/why-digital-accessibility-must-be-treated-as-a-risk-management-priority/ (opens in a new window)

In today's increasingly digital world, businesses of all sizes face the same critical issue—ensuring their websites are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.

The U.S. Department of Justice has finalized new digital accessibility rules under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For the first time, state and local governments have a clear technical standard to follow and fixed deadlines to meet.

In what’s starting to feel like a recurring accessibility audit failure, the White House is once again being sued by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), and once again, it’s under a Trump administration.

As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) enforcement deadline approaches in June 2025, companies doing business in the EU must be ready to respond to accessibility complaints from users, each country with its own process, deadlines, and penalties.

While the EAA provides a common legal framework, enforcement is handled locally, meaning businesses may face simultaneous investigations in different countries.

Public school districts can no longer treat website accessibility as optional. With new ADA Title II regulations and state laws like Colorado’s HB21-1110, K–12 schools must ensure all websites, apps, and digital content meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Compliance deadlines begin in 2026.

Only 2.8% of global brands meet top-tier compliance standards - AAAnow calls for risk-based, executive-led action

In a landmark move for inclusive cybersecurity, the Funka Foundation has been appointed to collaborate directly with European standardization bodies on the development of new cybersecurity standards. This involvement ensures that upcoming EU regulations will be built with accessibility in mind from the start, not added in as an afterthought

As digital accessibility laws tighten across Europe and the U.S., organisations must act fast to avoid legal and reputational fallout. Corbb O’Connor of Level Access joins Bowen Craggs to explore how businesses can stay compliant and why accessibility is no longer optional.

On June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into force. For U.S. businesses offering digital products or services in EU markets, this marks a significant legal and operational milestone. The EAA mandates that websites, mobile apps, e-books, ATMs, e-commerce platforms, banking services, and other digital interfaces be accessible to people with disabilities.

Digital accessibility is a vital part of inclusive design, especially for organizations serving the public, like nonprofits and healthcare providers. For individuals on the autism spectrum, many common web design choices can create unnecessary barriers, making it harder to access information, services, or support.

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Lawsuits are hitting companies at every level. In April 2025 alone, dozens of new accessibility cases were filed. From major corporations to local businesses and nonprofits, no one is exempt.

A new bill out of Colorado could significantly shift the accountability for digital accessibility failures in public schools, placing the burden directly on vendors.

A new nationwide report from CivicPulse and CivicPlus sheds light on the evolving state of web accessibility in local government, based on a survey of over 1,000 local leaders across the U.S. The 2025 Web Accessibility in Local Government Report explores how well municipalities, townships, and counties are meeting the digital needs of their communities, especially residents with disabilities.

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Number of Cases Filed in March 2025

• California – 25

• New York – 256

• Florida – 113

• Other states – 63

Over the second half of the year, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against companies for failing to make their websites, apps, or video content accessible. These compliance violations not only continue to rise but also highlight the persistent challenges businesses face in meeting accessibility standards.

PDFs are everywhere. From bank statements to annual reports, they’re the go-to format for sharing information in a clean, professional way. But have you ever thought about how accessible they are? For millions of people with disabilities, PDFs can feel like locked doors, impossible to navigate without the right keys.