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• Tech Tips: The Myth of JavaScript Accessibility

  Developing software is a precise process. Websites, mobile apps, you name it – you have to know the rules of the language, rules of the framework, all the minutiae. Naturally, when it comes to accessibility (a11y), engineers tend to apply what they already know – learn how to do …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2022/the-myth-of-javascript-accessibility

• A Call for Nonprofits to Improve Web Accessibility

  The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020 brought about a dramatic shift in how we learn, do business, and even relax. As online-only approaches became the way of life for many, the need to create and maintain accessible experiences became more important. The role of …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2021/a-call-for-nonprofits-to-improve-web-accessibility

• Be a Digital Ally: Accessibility is in Style – Styles & Style Guides

  Knowbility's  Be A Digital Ally  series covers basic skills and principles of accessible digital design. In this post, Digital Accessibility Specialist Melissa Green discusses styles and style guides in advance of our November "Be a Digital Ally" session on the topic, November …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2022/accessibilityisinstyle-stylesandstyleguides

• AIR 2022 Rally Checkpoint

  Jay: Hello, good evening, good morning, good afternoon, depending where you are or when you watch this recording that we'll put out for everybody later. But welcome to the Accessibility Internet Rally of 2022. We are at the rally checkpoint. So that means we are officially at …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2022/air-2022-rally-checkpoint

• Be a Digital Ally: Descriptive Links and Plain Language

  YouTube link to full session of Be A Digital Ally: Descriptive Links and Plain Language Jay McKay: All right. Hello, everyone. Good evening. Welcome to Knowbility's Be A Digital Ally. Today, we are going to be talking about descriptive links and plain language. If you're just …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2022/descriptive-links-and-plain-language

• ToolKit Tuesday: Creating Accessible Course Content

  >> Jay McKay: Hello. Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to another Toolkit Tuesday. I am Jay McKay. I'm Director of Community Programs here at Knowbility and welcome to Creating Accessible Course Content. We do have some slides for you today. They are available through a …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2023/toolkit-tuesday-creating-accessible-course-content

• Web Accessibility AMA

  Jay McKay:  Welcome welcome to our Accessibility Office Hours! This is Jessica McKay, or Jay Mckay, the Director of Community Programs with Knowbility and we welcome you to our very special Web Accessibility: Ask Me Anything with Eric Eggert. So we are thrilled to be here. …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2021/web-accessibility-ama

• November 2025

  Date and Time Thursday November 20, 2025 3:00 PM CT Presenter: Rachael Bradley-Montgomery Online via Zoom Register Now WCAG 3.0 - Status and Review Join accessibility expert Rachael Bradley-Montgomery, Ph.D. to review the current status of WCAG 3, how to provide feedback, and …

  https://knowbility.org/programs/be-a-digital-ally-old/november-2025

• Be a Digital Ally: Accessibility 101 + Core Concepts

  >> Sharron Rush: Well, thank you all for being here. This is Be a Digital Ally's monthly series on how to approach a practice in digital accessibility, which, of course, we think everyone should do. We’re Knowbility, a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas. We've …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2024/be-a-digital-ally-accessibility-101-core-concepts

• Be a Digital Ally: Visual Information Pt. 1

  Be a Digital Ally: Captioning Jessica “Jay” McKay: Hi, everyone. Thank you for coming and joining us for Be A Digital Ally. I am Jay McKay, Director of Community Programs, and we welcome you to another monthly edition of what is becoming our favorite part of the month to be …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2022/be-a-digital-ally-visual-information-pt-1

• Designing Accessible Color Palettes in Figma: A Guide for Web Accessibility

  In today's digital age, creating inclusive designs that cater to all users is paramount. Accessibility in web design ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can access and interact with digital content seamlessly. One crucial aspect of accessible design is color …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2024/designing-accessible-color-palettes-in-figma-2024

• Transcript: Alicia Evans, Accessibility Consultant Interview at Knowbility, published 8.25.2021

  Alicia Evans, Accessibility Consultant Interview at Knowbility, published 8 25 2021 Mariella: Alicia tell us your name, your pronouns, and your audio description. Alicia: All right. My name is Alicia Evans. I'm an accessibility consultant at Knowbility. My pronouns are she, her, …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2021/transcript-alicia-evans-accessibility-consultant-interview-at-knowbility-published-8-25-2021

• Transcript: The ADA at 31: How are We Doing? [excerpt]

  Videoclip from a Knowbility Discussion This is a transcript of an excerpt from “The ADA at 31: How Are We doing?” a Clubhouse audio discussion held on July 23, 2021.   Sharron Rush: You know if you're going to be doing a major renovation at any time, then the ADA says, …

  https://knowbility.org/blog/2021/transcript-the-ada-at-31-how-are-we-doing-excerpt

• About John Slatin AccessU

  John Slatin AccessU The John Slatin AccessU conference is named after the late John Slatin, a pioneering leader in web accessibility. John taught at the University of Texas at Austin for 29 years and was co-director of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as it …

  https://knowbility.org/programs/accessu-2022/about-accessu

• 2025 Calendar of AIR Events

  Upcoming AIR Events, Deadlines & Training The AIR 2025 program runs from mid-September through mid-November, with the awards ceremony in January, 2026. All times listed below are in US Central Time . All events are virtual (online), unless otherwise noted. (Dates are subject …

  https://knowbility.org/programs/air/2025-calendar-of-air-events

• AccessU Sponsors

  Platinum and Development Track AARP Track Sponsors Google - Interactive & Emerging Technologies Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. We are committed to making accessibility a core consideration from …

  https://knowbility.org/programs/john-slatin-accessu-2025/accessu-sponsors

• AccessU Exhibitors

  Exhibit Hall Location Make your way to Trustee 118 at AccessU 2025! Connect face-to-face with leading accessibility organizations, explore cutting-edge tools and services, and engage in meaningful conversations that inspire new ideas and solutions. The Exhibitor Room will be …

  https://knowbility.org/programs/john-slatin-accessu-2025/exhibitors

• John Slatin AccessU 2026

  AccessU is an interactive, community-focused environment, providing you with practical tools to implement accessibility in your organization. Our classes are divided into the following tracks: Advocacy AI & Emerging Technologies Design & User Experience Development …

  https://knowbility.org/programs/john-slatin-accessu-2026

• Accessibility Testing & Auditing

  Knowbility’s team of web accessibility professionals is, arguably, the most knowledgeable in the field. They do testing right. They maintain the highest standards and will make sure you know how to make your site truly accessible. Jim Thatcher, Ph.D., Accessibility Expert & …

  https://knowbility.org/services/audits

• Native App Accessibility

  January 23, 2020 · 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM CT Dive deeper into accessible design, development, and testing of native iOS and Android apps Testing native mobile apps is very different than testing mobile HTML web sites or progressive web apps. In this workshop, Paul J. Adam explores …

  https://knowbility.org/services/online-training/ios-android-accessibility