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Date Published
Author
Shweta Chhillar
Word count
1079
Language
English
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None

Summary

Digital accessibility is a growing focus for QA professionals and developers, driven by the need for compliance with global regulations like the ADA, Section 508, and the European Accessibility Act, which require adherence to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Achieving compliance involves understanding specific WCAG Success Criteria for different regions, a task made simpler with BrowserStack's new Conformance Summary tool. This tool provides a centralized, color-coded view of compliance status, identifying WCAG Success Criteria that are met, those that require attention, and areas needing further manual testing. It offers actionable remediation guidance and supports clearer reporting to stakeholders, facilitating the creation of Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs) and helping teams to efficiently prioritize and address accessibility issues. By integrating this tool into workflows, organizations can maintain compliance, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and remain responsive to the evolving landscape of digital accessibility regulations.