We’ve got some grade A insights in this newsletter!
Back to school is finally upon us, but it doesn’t have to just be for the kiddos this year! We’re doing some last calls for our brand new AAArdvark Circle cohort, where online professionals can come together and learn about digital accessibility with our founder Natalie MacLees. Check out the details below on how to join and what you can look forward to when you sign up with this exciting group of leaders.
Alrighty, class is back in session, let’s dive right in!
New Updates in AAArdvark
Here’s an overview of what’s new in the AAArdvark accessibility testing platform:
- Brand new Visual Mode interface to make it easy to switch between viewing or recording issues and browsing the website to easily add more pages to test.
- Also, a new “What to do next” section has been added to the Site Dashboard to help highlight top priority issues on the site.
- Improved navigation and style update for the site’s sidebar. The new compact and improved functionality makes switching between sites much smoother.
- In Visual Mode, you can now create fully custom manual accessibility issues. If you felt limited by the dropdown selections, you can now define the title, severity, success criteria, description, and steps to fix a manual issue in your report.
Log in to AAArdvark to see the new changes.
AAArdvark Circle: Last Call to Join the Founding Cohort
Enrollment is closing on September 1, 2025
Are you ready to level up your skills and stand out as the go-to expert in accessibility?
- You’re a freelancer or agency owner who wants to offer accessibility as part of your services.
- You know accessibility matters, but you’re not always sure where to start.
- You’ve tried Googling WCAG… and ended up more confused than before.
- You’re ready to grow your business by delivering better, more inclusive websites.
This is your chance to learn directly from industry expert Natalie MacLees and connect with peers tackling the same challenges.
Whether you’re a developer, a UX designer, a QA tester, or running a digital agency, there’s an opportunity on the digital accessibility frontier waiting for you.
Secure Your Spot Now!
Level up your career, grow your digital accessibility skills, and services with AAArdvark Circle.
Last day to join is September 1, 2025
What We’ve Been Up To
- Latest Podcast Episode: Keyboard Accessibility 101: Basics You Can’t Ignore
- New Founder Blog Post: We’re Excluding 1.3 Billion People from Digital Life. That’s a Crisis
“When we build inaccessible websites, we’re not just failing to meet a standard. We’re excluding people from modern life.” – Natalie MacLees - Join the upcoming livestream: Tune in to Part 2 of Accessibility Testing for Forms with Natalie MacLees.
Help Scout’s Leadership Table Dinner
Our own Natalie MacLees was honored to be invited to Help Scout’s exclusive Leadership Table Dinner, joining an inspiring group of small business leaders. Huge thanks to Help Scout for bringing together such a talented community and hosting an unforgettable evening.
Back to School and Back to Growth!
As summer winds down, it’s the perfect time to sharpen your skills and set your sights on what’s next.
Between the launch of AAArdvark Circle and exciting new platform updates (we’re so close to releasing the Dark Mode + AI Color Contrast updates!), we’re heading into this season energized and ready to lead the way in digital accessibility.
