Understanding Section 504 Compliance: Promoting Disability Rights

As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, accessibility has become an absolute imperative, not just an ideal. With a strong commitment to accessibility, Continual Engine understands the significance of compliance with Federal regulations that promote equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Firmly rooted in the transformative power of accessibility, we strive […]

What is AODA Compliance?

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What is AODA Compliance? AODA, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, is a landmark provincial legislation passed in 2005. It sets out a comprehensive framework to ensure that Ontario becomes fully accessible by 2025, requiring both public and private sectors, as well as non-profits, to meet accessibility standards.As a business owner, you must comply with […]

Understanding WCAG Compliance: Levels A, AA, and AAA

Understanding WCAG Compliance: Levels A, AA, and AAA

Key Takeaways WCAG 2.1 consists of three compliance levels: A, AA, and AAA. WCAG provides guidelines for what an accessible website should accomplish at each level, from minimal, acceptable, to ideal accessibility. The conformance levels are based on the four principles of WCAG known as POUR: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. Level A is the […]

What is the European Accessibility Act? How does it Affect Businesses?

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The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a progressive step towards inclusivity by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The directive is aimed to enhance products and services by synchronizing accessibility rules across Europe. The main goal of this initiative was to improve the trade of accessible products and services in Europe […]

What Is Section 508? How to Make PDF Section 508 Compliant?

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Key Takeaways – Section 508 is enforced to make electronic government resources available to people with disabilities. Section 508 defines key areas that must be accessible – communications, hardware & software. Section 508 lays accessibility guidelines for design, video, navigation, text and pictures. Section 508 applies to Information Communication Technology of all federal agencies and […]

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