This year's WebAIM Million report has been published - https://lnkd.in/gzTaxfR This year's accessibility analysis of the top one million home pages found notable increases in both the number of detected accessibility errors and number of pages with WCAG conformance failures, reversing a trend of gradual accessibility improvements in recent years. A primary concern is the significant increase in home page complexity and ARIA code—both of which correlate to increased detectable errors. These trends likely reflect broader shifts in web development including increased reliance on 3rd party frameworks and libraries and automated or AI-assisted coding practices (“vibe coding”). Home pages are getting larger and more technologically complex at an alarming rate, making accessibility more difficult to achieve and maintain. A key takeaway from this year's report is improving accessibility at scale will require both better practices and simpler systems. Alternatively, complex systems need to do a better job of focusing on accessibility fundamentals.
WebAIM
Technology, Information and Internet
Logan, Utah 6,106 followers
Web Accessibility In Mind
About us
Our mission is to expand the potential of the web for people with disabilities. We empower individuals and organizations to create and deliver accessible content by providing knowledge, technical skills, tools, organizational leadership strategies, and vision. WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind) is a non-profit organization based at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University. WebAIM has provided comprehensive web accessibility solutions since 1999. These years of experience have made WebAIM one of the leading providers of web accessibility expertise internationally.
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https://webaim.org/
External link for WebAIM
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Logan, Utah
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- accessibility, a11y, Web Accessibility, Digital Accessibility, PDF Accessibility, Section 508, WCAG, ADA Compliance, and WAVE
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6807 Old Main Hill
Utah State University
Logan, Utah 84322, US
Employees at WebAIM
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The results of WebAIM and GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) Foundation’s Global Digital Accessibility Salary Survey #2 are now available, offering insight into compensation, roles, experience levels, and workplace trends across the digital accessibility field. The survey highlights how salaries vary by location, role, experience, and work environment, and provides valuable context for both professionals navigating accessibility careers and organizations investing in accessibility work. Explore the full survey results and methodology: https://lnkd.in/ghuBe9Uj
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Authentication methods like CAPTCHA remain a major accessibility challenge. A recent article from Smashing Magazine explores how common “human verification” techniques can unintentionally block people with disabilities, and why teams must balance security needs with inclusive design when evaluating authentication solutions. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gcR3A9Uh
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Content hidden with CSS techniques like opacity: 0, off‑screen positioning, or zero‑height containers can still be announced by assistive technologies. This can be helpful for accessible labels and instructions—but it can also cause duplicate or outdated content to be read if you’re not careful. Always test what a screen reader announces, not just what’s visually hidden. Learn more about invisible content and accessible CSS practices: https://lnkd.in/eKqBZF4h
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Join Rob Carr on April 1, 2026, for this exciting learning opportunity on Organizational Policy and Implementation Planning. Link to register in the shared post! 👇
Our second webinar in our ATAP/AT3-WebAIM Series, Organizational Policy and Implementation Planning, is on April 1, 2026! Date: April 1, 2026 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST Register: https://lnkd.in/gKH-6vjj Session Description: Digital accessibility policy can be a critical component of establishing a sustainable and effective accessibility program. To that point, this session will demonstrate why policy is helpful, if not required, in most organizations. We will also examine some common policy components and considerations. Then, we will discuss the need for formal implementation planning and set out some of the distinct projects and tasks that organizations frequently focus on to help as they initiate and maintain their efforts. Series Presenter: Rob Carr is the Strategic Accessibility Coordinator at WebAIM. Rob has been in the digital accessibility space since 2010. He has spent loads of time training, consulting, and learning about digital accessibility topics, large and small. Rob has worked with hundreds of individuals and dozens of organizations on everything from making a single PDF accessible to integrating accessibility into organizations’ digital strategies. At WebAIM, he leads its strategic training and consultation, assists with technical training and consultation, and works as part of its renowned accessibility evaluation team. He worked at Oklahoma ABLE Tech, Oklahoma’s Assistive Technology Act Program, for over 8 years, leading ABLE Tech’s digital accessibility efforts throughout the state. Rob presents at national conferences, organizes WebAIM’s annual online conference, and tries to be more active on LinkedIn. If you work with digital content, websites, or technology, this series will help you better understand accessibility requirements and how to create more inclusive experiences—especially for screen reader users. Plan it. Build it. Make it Accessible. #Accessibility #AccessibleDesign #WebAIM #DigitalAccessibilitySeries #ATAP with ATAP (Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs) Image Description 1: Eight sharpened colored pencils all pointing to a square computer chip. The words Created with AI are in the bottom right corner. Image Description 2: Headshot of Rob Carr, a smiling man with dark hair and a light blue shirt.
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Animated elements excel at capturing and directing user attention. They also excel at distracting and frustrating users when used incorrectly. Learn the most accessible ways to implement animated elements and when you shouldn’t use them at all: https://lnkd.in/e4DdevUM
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Sometimes HTML alone is not enough to convey meaning to an assistive technology user. That’s where ARIA steps in to communicate vital information, ensuring that interactive content and web applications are usable by everyone. But ARIA should be used with precision, not as a blanket fix for everything. Read more in this article from Dennis Deacon: https://lnkd.in/eJCCA4k9
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Effective accessibility testing combines automated tools with thoughtful manual review. Our partners at Pope Tech share practical guidance on using our WAVE browser extension to identify accessibility issues, understand page structure, and support ongoing testing efforts. The article highlights how WAVE can help teams learn not just what issues exist, but why they matter and how to address them as part of a sustainable accessibility process. Read the full article from Pope Tech: https://lnkd.in/dADaqhDr
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CSS includes the prefers-reduced-motion media query, which respects a user’s system preference to limit animations and motion. Using it, we can reduce or eliminate motion effects for users without affecting the experience for everyone else. It’s a small change that can significantly improve accessibility for people who find movement on websites distracting or overwhelming. Learn more about animations and carousels in our article: https://lnkd.in/e4DdevUM
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We're hiring! The National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI) and WebAIM are hiring a Technical Assistance Specialist to provide digital accessibility technical assistance for both projects, as assigned. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eb52H384