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The importance of digital accessibility cannot be overstated, so we’re doubling down on #AccessibilityAwareness and turning #GAAD into Global Accessibility Awareness Month! Throughout May we’re putting a spotlight on the status of digital accessibility. Visit https://lnkd.in/eYvxWm5m for information on webinars, in-person workshops, and other ways you can get inspired and take action to make meaningful improvements to your digital experiences. Join us here each day for accessibility facts and content that bring attention to the variety of ways that people around the world experience the digital and physical landscape, how they overcome technological barriers, and ways we can make the world more open and accessible to all. Along the way, we hope you’ll learn something new and pass it on, because the time for a more accessible digital world is now.

Your choice of colors is a key element of web design and one of the first things visitors to your website will notice -- especially if the contrast between them makes your site hard to read or navigate. That makes a color contrast checker the ultimate tool to use when developing your brand's visual identity. You'll ensure your website meets accessibility standards for people with color vision deficiency or other low vision, and you'll also improve the browsing experience for everyone for a variety of everyday situations (such as when reading in bright conditions). To see where your website stands, giving our color contrast checker a try: https://lnkd.in/eCiVkjde #AccessibilityAwareness

An accessibility statement is a declaration on an organization's website, demonstrating their commitment to accessibility and social responsibility. When you provide your audience with guidance and information for users with disabilities, it can help improve user experience and demonstrate a commitment to accessibility and social responsibility. Your statement should encourage website users to alert site owners if and when content is inaccessible to them. We've built an Accessibility Statement Generator that allows you to easily create an accessibility statement for your organization that signifies your commitment to compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards: https://lnkd.in/d5UqAAFK

Businesses that embrace the concept of website accessibility not only demonstrate their commitment to inclusion, they also expand their opportunities to reach new customers. We discuss different types of website accessibility testing and tools, and how it can improve accessibility for better user experience in our blog. https://lnkd.in/ekWB46rm

When businesses ignore or overlook web accessibility, they turn away a significant portion of their audience. In a recent survey by Acquia, 93% of respondents said that it is important that the brands they engage with prioritize accessibility in their digital experiences, and 62% said that they would consider switching to a competitor with better accessibility features if they constantly faced accessibility challenges with a particular brand’s digital platforms. There’s no better time to make digital accessibility a top business priority. Read how to get started with the accessibility features in Drupal 8 and Drupal 9. https://lnkd.in/eabnhz8C #AccessibilityAwareness

With the end of Drupal 7 support approaching, many organizations are facing the task of upgrading to a fully supported version of Drupal. We’re working with Breakthrough Technologies to help organizations migrate Drupal 7 sites seamlessly to the latest version of Drupal 10. Learn more about Drupal 7’s end of life and the journey from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10: https://lnkd.in/g-q2Nqky #DrupalUpgrade

Looking for a DrupalCon Portland 2024 recap? You’re in luck. Join us to dive into the latest Drupal innovations with Dries Buytaert, Founder, Chief Technology & Strategy Officer, Acquia, and Timothy Lehnen, Chief Technology Officer, Drupal Association. You’ll hear all about Drupal updates including the Starshot Initiative, as well as details on the upcoming DrupalCons around the world. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ePxfUHqF

Celebrate the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with Acquia! GAAD is a special day that lights up the digital world with a clear message: access for all. Digital accessibility is a core principle of the Open Web, and Acquia is committed to ensuring our digital experiences, as well as our products and services, meet a high standard for accessibility. You can join us in helping to build a better digital world. We’re excited to share with you our American Sign Language (ASL) emojis that can be used on social channels or Slack. Download them here: https://lnkd.in/eApgN6xS #GAAD2024 #AccessibilityAwareness

There’s a lot of conversation about who benefits from digital accessibility (EVERYONE! is the short answer) but whose responsibility is it to ensure your digital experiences are accessible? Embedding accountability for digital accessibility across the entire organization is the ideal, but we know that is not always possible at first. Everyone has to start somewhere…where would you begin? #AccessibilityAwareness

We're teaming up with Elevated Third to discuss the emerging dynamic duo of Drupal and AI. Join the conversation, and walk away with tangible AI strategies to extend Drupal and a holistic view of Acquia’s ongoing commitment to responsible AI innovation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/efKB4Cpj