Recent policy changes in the US have been discouraging for those of us working toward a more accessible and inclusive world. But accessibility has always been about persistence, progress, and showing up for those who need it most.
As the saying goes: “If this is the world with us, I don’t want to see the world without us.”
Now more than ever, our work matters. We remain committed to making accessibility easier, more effective, and more widespread. Let’s keep pushing forward—together.
In the spirit of optimism and persistence, here’s what we’ve been up to this month.
Pricing Update Coming Soon
AAArdvark will be transitioning to a monthly subscription model to provide continuous improvements and better align with industry standards. If you’re an existing customer, we’ll be reaching out soon with details. Have questions? We’re happy to chat!
Minor Updates, Major Impact
Here’s a short list of other minor but major updates that we added to the platform:
- New Scanner: Improved issue descriptions and fewer false positives
- Filter by Page: Redesigned with a search function so it’s ideal for larger sites
- Filter Instances by Page: Search by page or instance number to find instances faster
- Comment Mention Emails: Get notified when someone tags you in a comment
- Issue Instance Graphs: A better look at issue and instance trends over time
Need Accessible PDFs? We Can Help!
The AAArdvark team is now offering PDF remediation at a flat rate of $10 per page! PDF accessibility remediation involves making a PDF document compliant with accessibility standards (like WCAG and PDF/UA) so that it’s usable by people with disabilities.
If you have PDFs that need to be accessible, reach out to our support team.
Podcast Officially Streaming On All Major Platforms
We’re really excited to share that the AAArdvark Accessibility Podcast is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. This is in addition to publishing full-length video episodes on YouTube.
Every episode includes a full transcript on our site, and the YouTube videos are also captioned.
Tune in to our latest podcast, “Episode 11—Understanding Digital Assistive Technologies: Beyond Screen Readers,” where we explore assistive technology, particularly in the digital world.
Upcoming Livestream Event
Save the date: LinkedIn and YouTube on February 26 at 1 PM PST.
Join Natalie MacLees for another live stream on Find and Fix Accessibility Issues. She’ll do a live demo of an audit for our own website and fix accessibility issues along the way. Tune in and make sure to bring your questions!
Check out our last live stream, WCAG Easy Checks How-To, on LinkedIn and YouTube, too!
The Accessibility Audit Trap
“An audit doesn’t make a website accessible. Fixing accessibility issues does.“
If your accessibility efforts feel stuck in an endless loop of audits without real progress, it’s time to shift gears. Our latest article breaks down why audits alone won’t solve the problem and how to move from simply identifying issues to actively fixing them.
Read The Accessibility Audit Trap Now!
Thanks For Your Support
Thanks for being part of our mission to make the web more accessible. Whether you’re scanning sites with AAArdvark, catching our podcast, or tuning in to our live streams, we’re grateful to have you with us.
Have questions? Simply reach out to our support team. We’re here to help!
