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Deque Systems @deque.com · 1d

Sincere thanks to all who joined us at M-Enabling Summit this week! #a11y

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Deque Systems @deque.com · 7d

Oops, typo on that date. The conference is February 24-25, 2026.

Deque Systems @deque.com · 7d

Axe-con is back! Join us on February 24-26, 2026, to come together with the global digital accessibility community.

Plus, we’re thrilled to announce this year’s stellar keynotes: @habengirma.bsky.social and @ranaelkaliouby.bsky.social! www.deque.com/axe-con/ #a11y

axe-con 2026: Accelerating digital accessibility. Virtual conference: February 24 through 25, 2026.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · 9d

Which images need alternative text? Let’s ask axe Assistant. Learn more: www.deque.com/axe/assistant/ #a11y

Why it matters:
Screen readers rely on alternative text to describe non-text content.

Without it, people who are blind/low vision miss critical info.

Alt done right = more inclusive experiences.

Code Example (Good vs. Bad):
❌ Bad:
<img src="soccer-team.jpg">
✅ Good:
<img src="team.jpg" alt="Soccer team members standing together smiling with a trophy in hand">

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Deque Systems @deque.com · 10d

Deque is now making it possible for you to get trusted accessibility support right where your organization is based—local language, local time zone, local context. Learn more about our new global partner network today! www.deque.com/blog/enjoy-r... #a11y

Enjoy rapid collaboration and localized compliance expertise with a Deque partner | Deque

Deque's new global partner network features carefully selected organizations that deliver the highest standards of digital accessibility excellence.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · 14d

Development teams are at the front lines of digital accessibility, They deserve trustworthy tools that don’t waste their valuable time with false positives. In Preety Kumar's new post, she talks about the critical importance of evaluating vendors for accuracy and trust: www.deque.com/blog/why-fal...

Why false claims and false positives ruin digital accessibility programs | Deque

We have the tools to create a world where digital accessibility is how we build. But these tools must be accurate, because developer trust is at stake.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · 16d

AI has set a blazing pace for content creation. Can digital accessibility keep up? Deque’s CEO and CTO delivered a very clear answer in their Ai4 presentation. Watch Preety Kumar and Dylan Barrell lay out the vision for the future of AI and accessibility: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQAA...

Ai4 2025: Delivering Better, More Accessible Products for Everyone in the Age of AI With Deque

YouTube video by Deque Systems

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Deque Systems @deque.com · 21d

Companies with inclusive design systems respond faster to new opportunities, adapt to regulatory changes with less friction, and serve wider audiences. Deque’s VP of Services Aparna Pasi explores the strategic advantages of inclusive design in her new post: www.deque.com/blog/beyond-... #a11y

Beyond compliance: Building design systems for inclusivity | Deque

Learn how you can shift focus from basic compliance to building inclusive design systems that deliver great experiences while driving business outcomes.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · 22d

In his new Forbes Technology Council post, Deque CTO Dylan Barrell says that while the EAA is disruptive, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. He shares his vision for how AI and automation can help manage disruption and set the stage for long-term growth: www.forbes.com/councils/for... #a11y

How AI And Automation Can Help You Achieve EAA Compliance

If your business sells into or within the EU, all of your new and updated digital content must now be accessible in accordance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

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Deque Systems @deque.com · 22d

Want to understand the Unruh Act, how and why accessibility lawsuits occur, the steps you can take to avoid being sued, and how state and federal regulations are combining to potentially create blockbuster settlement amounts? Read on! www.deque.com/blog/the-unr... #a11y

The Unruh Act: Understand the lawsuits and how state and federal regulations could combine to create blockbuster settlements | Deque

Understand the Unruh Act, the impact of statutory damages, and how your business could be subject to a lawsuit even if you’re not based in California.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · 23d

Vibe coding is a powerful tool that extends coding capabilities. But that boost comes at a cost. AI-generated code is often sloppy and inaccessible. Vibe fixing is a parallel approach that delivers accessibility at the speed of AI. Learn more from @webwhey.bsky.social: www.deque.com/blog/vibe-fi...

Vibe fixing: How to validate AI-generated code and achieve accessibility at the speed of AI | Deque

If vibe coding makes it easier to generate code quickly, vibe fixing is the obvious answer for how digital accessibility can keep pace.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · Sep 8

The EAA deadline was June 28, 2025, and we are now in a post-deadline world. New legal and regulatory developments in the Netherlands and France make clear that your organization needs a long-term plan—one that involves every team across the company. Read more: www.deque.com/blog/digital... #a11y

Digital accessibility in a post-EAA deadline world: Actionable advice for developments in the Netherlands and France | Deque

We are now in a post-deadline EAA world. Let's look at recent developments in the Netherlands and France.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · Sep 3

That moment when you realize your free tools aren’t enough. It happens to every developer. In digital accessibility, it’s no different. In his new blog post, @webwhey.bsky.social walks you through making leap beyond free tools to accelerate your progress: www.deque.com/blog/how-to-... #a11y

How to make the leap to paid accessibility tools when you need to accelerate progress | Deque

Learn what paid accessibility tools actually do, and how you can show management that using them makes things better for the team and the organization.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · Aug 26

Mobile accessibility testing shouldn’t be complicated. With axe DevTools for Mobile, your whole team—devs, QA—can test apps with no source code access or expertise required. Get step-by-step guidance and go from finding issues to fixing them. See how: accessibility.deque.com/axe-devtools... #a11y

Deque Systems @deque.com · Aug 21

Find out how much money and time you can save on digital accessibility. (Hint: it’s a lot!)

Use our ROI calculator to get a personalized savings estimate and discover why leading organizations are shifting accessibility testing earlier.

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Calculate the ROI of catching accessibility issues early

Deque Systems @deque.com · Aug 14

In our recent webinar, we showed how axe MCP Server keeps devs focused, helping them fix issues faster with AI-powered expertise.

There wasn’t enough time to get to all of the questions, so Dylan Barrell has assembled answers, common themes, and more: www.deque.com/blog/a-close... #a11y

A closer look at axe MCP Server | Deque

Learn about how axe MCP Server allows developers to fix more issues faster and empowers them with immediate accessibility expertise.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · Aug 13

With the changing accessibility legal landscape, reactive strategies aren’t just inefficient—they’re risky.

Join us tomorrow to learn how a proactive digital accessibility approach can save you time, money, and stress. Break the “audit on repeat” cycle.
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Escaping the endless audit loop. 11am through noon EDT. Thursday, August 14 with Greg Williams and Katie Olson from Deque.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · Aug 12

Quick and easy access to trusted digital accessibility expertise for dev teams is essential for scaling a digital accessibility program. Read on to learn why @webwhey.bsky.social recommends axe Assistant for always-on access—when and where developers need it: www.deque.com/blog/how-to-... #a11y

How to eliminate costly rework and fix accessibility issues early with expert guidance from axe Assistant | Deque

Get 24/7 access to expert digital accessibility guidance and empower developers to fix issues early while maximizing ROI on engineering hours.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · Aug 11

In this post, Deque Chief Information Accessibility Officer @gwitch.bsky.social walks you through how to achieve ADA Title II compliance by the deadline. She breaks down what you need to do, when you need to do it, and why the least expensive time to start is now: www.deque.com/blog/you-nee... #a11y

You need to get started on ADA Title II compliance now: How to strategize funding, slash risk, and ensure ROI | Deque

Every SLED finance leader in the US needs to know how to ensure their organization is prepared for ADA Title II compliance. Here is your timeline.

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Deque Systems @deque.com · Aug 7

Want to cut costs and catch accessibility issues sooner? Join Gregory Williams and Katie Olson in our August 14 webinar to learn how automation, scalable tools, and a strong business case can make your program proactive and effective. Register now: accessibility.deque.com/escaping-the...