December 2025 Newsletter

(AAArdvark Circle is open for new members, we have dark mode, and why optimism still matters)

Happy Holidays!

As we close out 2025, we want to take a moment to say thank you. This year has been full of growth, learning, and meaningful progress, and your feedback, trust, and collaboration have shaped every step of the journey.

December is a time for reflection and looking ahead into the new year, and we’re excited to share what’s new and what’s coming next for AAArdvark.

AAArdvark Circle: Now Open for New Members

Ready to confidently offer accessibility services in 2026? The AAArdvark Circle is now open for enrollment through January 29th.

This isn’t just another community space. It’s a complete support system for freelancers and agencies who want to build accessible websites without the guesswork. Inside, you’ll get monthly live Q&As, hands-on training, monthly deep-dive webinars, ready-to-use templates and checklists, plus 20% off your AAArdvark subscription.

New Year 2026 special pricing: $549/year (regularly $999) locked in for life when you join now.

Whether you’re just starting to fold accessibility into your work or looking to expand what you offer, Circle gives you the structure, skills, and support to move forward with confidence.

Join the New Year 2026 Cohort

New Updates in AAArdvark

Here’s what’s new in the AAArdvark accessibility testing platform:

  • Annual Billing Option – You can now choose annual billing for your AAArdvark subscription. This option makes it easier to plan long-term, simplify billing, and commit to accessibility work throughout the year, all while saving compared to monthly plans. It’s one more way we’re supporting teams who want consistency and clarity in their accessibility workflows.
  • Dark Mode – Dark mode is here in AAArdvark! Designed for comfort and not just looks, all while supporting users with light sensitivity, migraines, and eye strain during long audits.Turn it on in settings once, and it sticks – because accessibility should extend to the tools that build it.
  • More Scan Options – We’ve expanded scan flexibility to give you more control over how and what you test. These options will help teams tailor scans more closely to their workflows, priorities, and environments.

Coming Soon

We’re wrapping up the year with a few long-requested features and visual improvements that we think you’ll love:

  • Tags for Sites – This upcoming update will introduce site tags, letting you group sites in ways that make sense for your team. Keep everything tidy and organized with utmost ease.
  • Updated PDF Reports – Soon they’ll be cleaner, more focused, and easier to share, highlighting top-priority issues with clearer explanations and next-step guidance to help teams act faster.

What We’ve Been Up To

  1. New Founder Blog Post: Why Optimism Still Matters in Accessibility.
  2. Join the upcoming livestream: Tune into Accessibility Quick Wins for the New Year

Into the New Year

As we wrap up the year, we’re incredibly grateful for this community: for the questions you ask, the issues you surface, and the care you bring to building a more accessible web.

2026 already has some exciting things in motion, and we can’t wait to share what’s next. Until then, thank you for being part of AAArdvark’s journey and helping us close out the year strong.

Wishing you a restful end to 2025 and a bright, accessible year ahead. 💛

The AAArdvark Team ❄️