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PDF Cloud Remediation: fix documents where they already live
A new connected workflow links EqualWeb directly to the storage organizations already use - Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, Box and any S3-compatible store, twelve backends in all. The whole library is discovered and scored automatically, the per-page remediation cost is shown before you commit, accessible versions are saved back to the same storage, and previously remediated documents that change are flagged for another look.
16/08/2026
EqualWeb PDF Accessibility now lives inside the systems you already use
The free PDF Checker and AI remediation are now available as native integrations for WordPress, Drupal, Moodle, Shopify, SharePoint, Google Drive, Box and Canvas LMS. Every PDF in the system is discovered automatically, scored 0-100, and remediated in place - same URL, no broken links. Accessibility checks are free within a daily quota.
13/08/2026
PDF Auto-Tag takes a major accuracy leap
In a pilot across 500 real-world documents, files processed by the upgraded Auto-Tag reached 99% compliance in manual audits. The release also brings significant improvements to reading order and image alt text, powered by the integration of new, more advanced AI models.
13/08/2026
EqualWeb expands its standards library: five new country guides
The accessibility standards hub now covers Norway, Germany, Australia, Japan and China - answer-first guides to each country's web accessibility law, who must comply, key deadlines and penalties, and how the requirements map to WCAG.
01/07/2026
ADA Title II readiness: EqualWeb launches a dedicated track for public entities
With the DOJ deadline requiring WCAG 2.1 AA by April 26, 2027 (April 26, 2028 for entities under 50,000 population), EqualWeb now offers a Title II readiness track for state and local governments: audit, remediation, documentation and continuous monitoring.
01/06/2026
The road to an equal web includes assistive technology
- Assistive technology enables people with disabilities to interact with digital content, while web accessibility ensures that content is designed to be inclusive. Both are essential for digital inclu
February
Website disability access: countries and history
- Web accessibility laws exist worldwide, requiring businesses and public sector organizations to ensure their digital content is accessible to people with disabilities. Countries like the United Stat
February
Web Accessibility Certification
- A web accessibility certification verifies that your website meets recognized accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1 AA. It’s not a legal shield, but it serves as vital documentation of your re
September
Web Accessibility Initiative
- The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), led by the W3C, sets the global standards for inclusive digital experiences. It’s the engine behind accessibility guidelines like WCAG. EqualWeb helps o
August
A Blind Woman Is Suing Beyoncés Company, Alleging The Singers Website Is In Violation Of The ADA
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May
Apple sued over claims website is inaccessible to visually impaired users
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September
Milestones & mentions
2024
- ADA Compliance Software In the fast-paced digital landscape of today, ensuring accessibility for all users is not just a competitive aspect of the market but a legal necessi
- Why Legge Stanca Matters for Italian Websites In 2004, Italy introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation known as the Legge Stanca, or Law 4/2004. This legislation, als
2023
- EqualWeb Fully Compatible With New WCAG 2.2 GuidelinesWhat are the new guidelines of WCAG 2.2? How can you ensure your website is still accessible and compliant with the new updat
- Fnac levels up its website with EqualWebFrom now on, users can access accessibility functions like Voice Navigation, Color Adjustments, and Image Descriptors, among others. The Fn
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- What Does the New ADA Accessibility Rule Really Mean?On April 24, 2024, the Federal Register published the updated guidelines for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requiring state and local governments to follow WCAG 2.1 AA standard
- Audio and video automatic closed captions functionMay 09, 2023 Closed captions for videos and audio content enable people with hearing impairments to understand the content. EqualWeb has become the f
- Accessible design as key feature of web accessibility compliance- Accessible design ensures that websites are usable and understandable for people with disabilities. This includes visual, auditory, physical, cognitive, and neurological impairments. Key features in
- Web accessibility lawsuits surge, setting new recordFebruary 20, 2023 ADA-related claims that reached the Federal court in 2022 have risen by 12 percent compared to 2021, a new Seyfarth Synopsis repo
- Web accessibility solutions from a business perspectiveWeb accessibility isn’t just about compliance - it’s a smart business move. An accessible website reduces legal risks, improves user experience, increases conversions, and enhances brand r
- The Benefits of EAA ComplianceFebruary 14, 2023 After lagging behind the United States and other countries in regard to web accessibility legislation, the European Union (EU) is catching up and by Ju
- Italy'€™s Web Accessibility RegulationJanuary 23, 2023 Italy, like other Member States of the European Union, legislates and enforces web accessibility laws for people who live with disabilities. Mor
- Web Accessibility Under Tel Aviv Conference LimelightsJanuary 16, 2023 The MuniExpo conference was held in Tel Aviv on its sixth anniversary and was successfully executed with thousands of participan
- Choosing the Right Web Accessibility PartnerJanuary 11, 2023 As a freelancer or agency, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends in your industry. One trend that`
- All You Need to Know About the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility ActDecember 08, 2022 Big news has arrived at the web accessibility field. As you may well know, the Americans with Disa
- Web Accessibility Evaluation ToolsOctober 20, 2022 EqualWeb offers a slew of web accessibility evaluation tools for its users and clients, and will soon launch a game-changing tool into the market
- EqualWeb releases AI ToolBar version 4.3.9September 20, 2022 In preparation for the release of WCAG 2.2 in December 2022, EqualWeb has already updated its web accessibility technology to meet the new
- Web Accessibility PerformanceSeptember 19, 2022 More Details
- Web Accessibility Standards: What Are They?- Web accessibility standards fall into two main categories: global legislation and the technical guidelines created by the W3C. Most countries refer to WCAG, making it the de facto international benc
- Web Accessibility Color Checker- Color contrast isn`t just about design - it’s critical for accessibility, legal compliance, and user engagement. EqualWeb helps you test and fix your color issues with automated tools and expe
- Web Accessibility - Alt TextAugust 11, 2022 Take a look at the photograph below, what do you see? More Details
- Web Accessibility Audits for Periodic Reports and Compliance Score- Regular web accessibility audits help you measure progress, track changes, and keep your site compliant. EqualWeb’s audits offer a performance snapshot without touching your code. They’r
- Web Accessibility - For Beginners- Web accessibility ensures people with disabilities can use websites and digital tools. It`s a legal, social, and business priority, and easier to implement with EqualWeb`s help. More Details
- Not Just Costly Web Remediation: Meet the ADA Accessibility CheckerJuly 21, 2022 Unlike many of our competitors, EqualWeb offers a unique feature that can save you time, money, worries, and energy. T
- CIOReview '€“ EqualWeb: Making Web Accessible to AllJuly 29, 2022 More Details
- Aria SourceJuly 23, 2022 More Details
- Canada ADA complianceJun 09, 2022 ACA, AODA, AMA, NSAA, Quebec’s Act, and ABCA compliance. Canada is making big strides toward ensuring web accessibility across the nation, as the provinces are
- We Tested EqualWeb and This Happened - Hosting ExpertJan 12, 2022 Web accessibility tools have taken up the market by storm. More and more people understand the need for such a solution. Some get the
- One of Most Promising Compliance Technology10 Jan, 2022 TEL AVIV, Israel, January 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIOReview nominates leading digital accessibility development company EqualWeb as one of the
- EqualWeb Expands - Opens New Offices in Tel AvivNov 11, 2022 TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EqualWeb, the leading digital accessibility development company, has opened its new office
- 30 Fabulous Companies of the Year 2021Feb 15, 2021 A world leader and a pioneer in web accessibility, focused on helping people with disabilities to access digital information: EqualWeb. In the
- Digital Accessibility EqualWebJan 20, 2021 Making websites accessible . "We integrate our widget solutions into websites to create a digitally inclusive channel for media consumption". Why is it impo
- Mélange Accessibility For All MagazineMélange Accessibility For All Magazine September 24, 2020 Mélange is an organization that organize workshops, conferences and tradeshows in the Caribbean in the area of accessibility. EqualWeb i
- Equalweb adapts websites to make them more accessible to people with disabilitiesSeptember 2, 2020 About 45 million people have some limitation on internet access —and the problem is not in the
- Web Summit 2019 LisbonDec 2, 2019 the best technology conference on the planet” according to Forbes, Web Summit Lisbon 2019 Delivered as promised. More Details
- B2B Marketing Expo 2019 CaliforniaOct 2, 2019 B2B Marketing Expo 2019, the only marketing event you need to attend in California! An incredible 300 suppliers providing all the latest technologies, st
- Microsoft AI for Good accelerator selects 14 Israeli startups for new cohortJon 4, 2020 EqualWeb is so proud to be one of the 14 startups selected to take part in the Microsoft for Startups’ AI
- Cloud Wedge - EqualWeb ReviewDecember 07, 2019 More Details
- 50 Colleges Hit With ADA LawsuitsJul 15, 2019 A blind man is taking 50 colleges to court, alleging their websites are inaccessible to people with disabilities.Jason Camacho, a blind resident of Brook
- Blind Navy vet sues 120+ local governments, businesses over websitesJun 13, 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Blind Navy veteran Joel Price has filed more than 120 lawsuits against city and county government
- The Americans With Disability Act Of 1990 Poses Legal Challenge For Winery Websites TodayJun 13, 2019 You might ask: what does the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) have to do with selling wine? Pl
- Navigating the Murky Waters of ADA Compliance in the Internet AgeJun 13, 2019 Not only will ADA compliance reduce the risk of litigation, but it’s also the right thing to do and has the added b
- Lawsuit filed over California recreation reservation website unusable by the blindJun 13, 2019 Bob Egelko May 24, 2019 Updated: May 24, 2019 | San Francisco Chronicle More Details
- The Coming Web Crack-Up - access deniedJun 13, 2019 This post is the first in a series on web accessibility. Remember the bumper stickers that read, If You Can Read This, You’re Too Close? Yeah
- 3 Famous Companies Sued Over Website ADA ComplianceMay 7, 2019 Over the last decade, the number of lawsuits filed against companies for having a non-compliant ADA website has increased significantly.
- Yoocan, TOM, Access Israel Host ShowcaseMay 09 , 2018 Yoocan, TOM, Access Israel Host Showcase & Competition for Assistive Technologies Startups TEL AVIV, ISRAEL: On April 29, 2018 at the Access
- Internet for everyone: This is how to make a website accessible for people with disabilitiesApril 09 ,2018 Yit, which develops and maintains over 50 huge websites including Ynet, Calcalist, Bigdeal a
- M-Enabling Summit - Accessible Technologies & EnvironmentsMarch 09 ,2018 Meet us at the M-Enabling Summit event of Promoting Accessible Technologies and Environments. June 11 -13, 2018 @ Booth 302. M
- MassChallenge Israel Announces 2018 ClassMarch 28 , 2018 EqualWeb is one of the 55 startups chosen from 500 to participate in the MassChallenge JERUSALEM - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equ
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