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Leader in #accessibility for web & mobile apps. Makers of axe. Hosts of #axecon. We’ve got audits, training & tools to make your site better & compliant with local & global laws.
In a rapidly evolving compliance landscape where organizations must prove compliance, expert insight matters. In this video, Matthew Luken, shares analysis and guidance on the EAA, ACA, ADA Title II, and more.

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February 12, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Make finding and fixing accessibility issues easier and more efficient. With Deque’s Axe MCP Server now included in Axe DevTools for Web, your team can catch issues earlier, streamline development workflows, and scale accessibility across your org. Learn more: www.deque.com/blog/axe-dev... #a11y
February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Building on his recent @iaaporg.bsky.social keynote, Deque SVP Matthew Luken details the five things you need to do to fully optimize your 2026 digital accessibility roadmap. He also makes clear why it’s critical that you’re regularly checking in on roadmap progress: www.deque.com/blog/optimiz...
Optimizing your 2026 accessibility roadmap - Deque
If you’re in Europe, digital accessibility program maturity is a mission-critical need. If you’re outside of Europe, now’s the time to get ahead.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Deque CRO Neel Sinha joined a panel of experts in Dublin at the @iaaporg.bsky.social event to talk about big tech innovation: “With AI, we can incorporate subjectivity into automated testing with a high degree of confidence, enabling developers to actually practice accessibility."
February 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
With new regulatory and enforcement deadlines now in place for Canada’s ACA, it’s important to understand the challenges and requirements. In her new article, Deque’s @gwitch.bsky.social breaks down the specifics: www.deque.com/blog/the-acc... #a11y
The Accessible Canada Act: Deadlines are closer than you think - Deque
If your roadmap is not aligned to Canada’s national ICT accessibility standard, and your next milestone is within the next 6–24 months, it's time to act.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Did you know? Federal pro se ADA Title III lawsuits were up 40% YoY in 2025, and recent research shows a majority of litigants using AI tools. What does this mean for businesses, and what does it say about AI and digital accessibility? Read more: www.deque.com/blog/the-ris... #a11y #ada
The rise of AI-powered pro se lawsuits and the case for proactive accessibility - Deque
Defending against AI-powered lawsuits will be costly. The only viable way forward is to get and stay accessible before you're exposed to litigation.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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I'm doing the design keynote at #axecon 2026! I'll be refuting – err I mean, discussing how accessibility isn’t something generative interfaces or AI will fix.

The event is free/online and folks can register here: www.deque.com/axe-con/regi....

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Meet Anna Cook at Axe-con 2026
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January 20, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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I'm speaking at this year's #AxeCon!

My talk, The Gaps we Inherit, will be looking at how accessibility works on the web. From the browser to the various platform APIs and how we can make it easier for web developers.

Attend the world’s largest A11Y conference: www.deque.com/axe-con/regi...
axe-con 2026 Registration | Deque
View the entire axe-con 2026 live event schedule. Divided into 4 tracks supporting digital accessibility. Design, Dev, Org Success & Wildcard.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Designers, are you tired of having accessibility pushed later, or ignored, and you want things to change?
February 25, 9am ET (3pm CET) I'll open the design track at #axecon with my talk "How to Convince People to Care and Invest in Accessibility"
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Meet Stéphanie Walter at Axe-con 2026
Learn more about Stéphanie's talk "How to Convince People to Care and Invest in Accessibility" at https://www.deque.com/axe-con/sessions/how-to-convince-peop...
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January 14, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Make accessibility testing up to 4x faster with Deque’s automated Intelligent Guided Tests and advanced rules. Catch issues sooner, reduce manual work, and scale testing across your team.

Learn more about how you can leverage these incredible AI-powered advancements: www.deque.com/blog/make-ac...
Make accessibility testing up to 4x faster with Deque’s new AI-powered features - Deque
We’re at an inflection point for digital accessibility. With AI accelerating content creation and code generation, and global regulations and standards rapidly evolving, the pace…
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January 15, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Recent proposals to “reform” the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are being framed as protecting small businesses. @gwitch.bsky.social, Chief Information Accessibility Officer at Deque, explains why this effort—while well-intentioned—risks missing the point. www.deque.com/blog/ada-ref... #a11y
ADA reform and the path to a true win-win for businesses and people with disabilities - Deque
The “drive-by” lawsuit narrative is fueling the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act. But in digital accessibility, that framing can obscure what’s actually happening.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
The full axe-con 2026 agenda is now here 🤩https://www.deque.com/axe-con/schedule/

Already registered? Meet this year’s fabulous speakers, build out your agenda, and add your can’t-miss sessions to your calendar.

Not yet registered? Register for free here: www.deque.com/axe-con/regi...
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Deque founder and CEO Preety Kumar joined Jenny Lay-Flurrie (Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer) and Ed Summers (Head of Accessibility at GitHub) for a presentation at Microsoft Ignite about accessibility and the future of AI. Here are highlights: www.deque.com/blog/preety-... #a11y
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The tension between doing what’s right and shipping fast is something developers face every day. Accessibility advocacy must address this tension head-on. Who better than developers to lead the way? Deque’s dev advocate @webwhey.bsky.social shares his thoughts: www.deque.com/blog/the-pow... #a11y
The power of developer-led accessibility advocacy | Deque
Accessibility advocacy must address the tension between doing what’s right and shipping fast. Who better than developers to lead the way?
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November 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Heading to Accessing Higher Ground in Denver next week? Join @gwitch.bsky.social, Chief Information Accessibility Officer at Deque, to learn how to save time, reduce risk, and stay compliant under ADA Title II. accessinghigherground.org/smart-except... #AHG2025
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Earlier today Preety Kumar, Otto Sleeking and Catarina Oliveira addressed the massive audience at #WebSummit. What an incredible opportunity to spread the digital accessibility message. #a11y

Catch the recording at: www.youtube.com/live/PlLUSsj...
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Join Preety Kumar, Otto Sleeking, and Catarina Oliveira at the #WebSummit, November 12, for an incredible panel discussion on how organizations can bring attention to digital accessibility in the EAA era. websummit.com/sessions/lis... #a11y
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Our inaugural axe-con Mini event is tomorrow from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm (EST)!

Attend to hear top experts at Microsoft, Salesforce, Deque, and more, as they share insights on our theme: “Removing friction from accessible development."

Register now: deque.com/axe-con/mini...
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Want to get the scoop on the most recent trends in the digital accessibility market? Be first to know the latest!

Join our live webinar on November 6 with guest speaker
@ginabhawalkar.bsky.social, Principal Analyst for Forrester Research.

Register now: accessibility.deque.com/understandin...
October 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
By recognizing that physical and digital experiences are interconnected, India’s new draft accessibility standards represent a transformational vision. Learn more about what this approach means for the future of global accessibility: www.deque.com/blog/indias-... #a11y
India’s proposed new accessibility standards: What businesses can do today | Deque
India’s draft accessibility standards represent a major step forward in how accessibility is defined and managed. Learn how your business can prepare.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Can you test to EN 301 549 and be in compliance with RGAA? Are conformance and compliance the same thing? Is the EAA a law or a directive? What’s a transposition? If you’re asking these kinds of questions, Deque’s Matthew Luken has the answers: www.deque.com/blog/underst... #a11y
Understanding compliance and conformance in the EAA era | Deque
Understand directives, transpositions, regulations, and standards, and explore how they fit into the bigger picture of digital accessibility.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
When navigating by keyboard, should a button work on Enter or Space? Let’s ask axe Assistant. Learn more: www.deque.com/axe/assistant/ #a11y
October 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We’re proud to be named a Leader in the “Forrester Wave: Digital Accessibility Platforms, Q4 2025”, recognized as the best fit for orgs seeking a full-service partner to complement a strong suite of AI-powered tools for experience makers. Learn more: accessibility.deque.com/2025-forrest... #a11y
October 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Announcing a new type of axe-con event: axe-con Minis! We’re hosting the first of its kind on Oct 30.

The theme for this event is “Removing friction from accessible development,” and will feature four presentations in one 2 1/2-hour event.

Register now: www.deque.com/axe-con/mini... #a11y
axe-con mini Digital Accessibility Conference | Deque
Join us to learn how to remove friction from accessible development. Hosted on October 30, this axe-con mini is completely free and virtual.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Sincere thanks to all who joined us at M-Enabling Summit this week! #a11y
October 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM