Deque Systems

Deque Systems

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Leader in #accessibility for web & mobile apps. Makers of axe. Hosts of #axecon. We’ve got audits, training & tools to make your site better & compliant with local & global laws.

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Axe-core update! When you scan with Axe-core 4.14.0, you’ll now get a result for any control whose accessible name doesn't contain its visible label. Plus, the new release speeds up scans, makes instructions clearer, and begins EN 301 549 v4.1.1 support: www.deque.com/blog/find-la...

deque.comFind Label in Name issues in every scan with Axe-core 4.14.0 - DequeWhen you scan with Axe-core 4.14.0, you’ll now get a result for any control whose accessible name doesn't contain its visible label.
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AI alignment is an ongoing concern, but in this latest article, Deque CTO Dylan Barrell outlines how deterministic, rules-based testing can deliver consistently reliable digital accessibility results you can trust. www.deque.com/blog/debunki...

deque.comDebunking AI agent accessibility claims and solving AI alignment for accessibility - DequeSolve AI alignment issues with an approach that provides the reliability and predictability of rules-based testing and the velocity of AI-powered automation
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Feeling energized and thankful for the excellent conversations at M-Enabling Summit this week. Cheers to the event organizers and everyone who came by to chat! #mEnabling26

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Attending #mEnabling26 next week? Add “Designing Inclusive Public Experiences: Digital Accessibility for Museums, Entertainment, and Beyond” with @gwitch.bsky.social , and “From Compliance to Capability: Turning Accessibility Metrics into Meaningful Decisions” with Matthew Luken to your agenda!

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MCP Apps are changing how AI agents show information to people. And while testing MCP Apps for accessibility is fundamentally different from testing web apps, it can definitely be done, and done well. In his new post, Harris Schneiderman shows you how. www.deque.com/blog/how-to-... #a11y

deque.comHow to test MCP Apps for accessibility, and why it matters - DequeTesting MCP Apps for accessibility is fundamentally different from testing web apps, but it can definitely be done, and done well. Learn how in this post.
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In his new article, Harris Schneiderman explains how automated Intelligent Guided Tests run through the Axe MCP Server, enabling developers to run guided tests and get remediation guidance without leaving their editor: www.deque.com/blog/intelli...

deque.comIntelligent automation and the new era of guided testing - DequeRun more tests more often, incorporate them into more points in your development workflow, and automatically cover more types of accessibility issues.
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From DevOpsDigest today "AI-Generated Code Has an Accessibility Problem - Here's How Engineering Teams Can Fix It" Deque CTO Dylan Barrell breaks down three moves that let engineering teams keep shipping at AI speed while building accessibility in from the start. www.devopsdigest.com/ai-generated...

devopsdigest.comAI-Generated Code Has an Accessibility Problem - Here's How Engineering Teams Can Fix It | DEVOPSdigestArtificial intelligence (AI) accelerates code production. We know this. It's also no secret that with AI-powered acceleration comes risk — to quality, security, performance, and more. What's less unde...
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EN 301 549 v4.1.1 has officially been published, and there’s a lot to understand. Deque’s Matthew Luken and @gwitch.bsky.social break it all down in their new article, covering timelines, changes, and what you need to do next to achieve conformance: www.deque.com/blog/en-301-...

deque.comEN 301 549 v4.1.1 is final! What changed, what it means, and what you should do. - DequeUnderstand the changes in EN 301 549, the different dates and timelines, and how the new requirements will directly impact your organization.
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In his new article, Deque’s Wilco Fiers discusses why moving to ElementInternals is a savvy move for large enterprises with accessibility issues resulting from interoperability challenges, and explains how Axe-core now supports ElementInternals. Learn more: www.deque.com/blog/test-yo... #a11y

deque.comTest your custom elements and trust the results with Axe-core's support for ElementInternals - DequeFor large enterprises with accessibility issues resulting from interoperability challenges, moving to ElementInternals is a savvy move.
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Deque CEO Preety Kumar recently sat down with Microsoft’s Jenny Lay-Flurrie to discuss their decades-long partnership, built on shared learning, mutual respect, and a common belief that accessibility should be built into every stage of software development. www.deque.com/blog/deque-a...

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In her new article on the looming Accessible Canada Act (ACA) deadlines, Deque’s @gwitch.bsky.social shares a five-question self-assessment framework to help you identify governance, testing, procurement, and reporting gaps. www.deque.com/blog/canadas... #a11y

deque.comCanada's next phase of ACA enforcement: Are you ready? - DequeThe work required to meet the new requirements is substantial, and you need to start now if your business is going to safely meet the new deadline.
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Axe-core has surpassed 5 billion downloads! It’s quite a milestone, with a lot of significance for the future of digital accessibility at a time when global regulation and AI are rapidly evolving. Deque founder and CEO Preety Kumar shares her thoughts here: www.deque.com/blog/axe-cor... #a11y

deque.comAxe-core at 5 billion: Accessibility meets the moment - DequeAxe-core has just surpassed 5 billion downloads! And while that's a remarkable number, it's the energy behind those downloads that we’re really celebrating today.
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Deque’s latest Axe MCP Server updates expand what your developers can test directly inside their IDEs, streamline remediation workflows, and make it easier for engineering organizations to adopt accessibility testing at scale. Learn more: www.deque.com/blog/new-in-... #a11y

deque.comNew in Axe MCP Server: More automated coverage and streamlined developer workflows - DequeDevelopers can now catch more accessibility issues earlier, resolve them faster, and confidently build accessible software as they develop with AI.
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With our new Axe Monitor MCP integration, you can use natural language prompts to dramatically speed up the process of creating and comparing scans, prioritizing fixes, and building and delivering actionable accessibility sprint plans. Learn more: www.deque.com/blog/use-the...

deque.comUse the Axe Monitor MCP integration within your preferred AI assistant to accelerate issue prioritization - DequeSpeed up the process of creating and comparing scans, prioritizing fixes, and building and delivering actionable accessibility sprint plans.
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“Treat accessibility as foundational to your AI strategy, and you have a genuine opportunity to thrive in the agentic AI era,” says Deque CEO and founder Preety Kumar, in her new article on the convergence of human-centric and agent-centric accessibility. www.deque.com/blog/for-you...

deque.comFor your business to thrive in the agentic AI era, treat accessibility as foundational to your AI strategy - DequeHuman-centric digital accessibility and agent-centric accessibility are converging, redefining our very sense of accessibility in the process.
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When a company commits to accessibility, people often assume it’s because they’re just following the law. At HSBC, compliance is only one motivator among many. Enjoy a rare glimpse behind the scenes to hear the thinking behind the commitment: www.deque.com/blog/why-dig...

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Deque’s new survey and report on accessibility in the AI era finds that organizations are generating accessibility debt faster than it can be addressed, at the exact moment regulation makes that debt most consequential. Learn more and get the full report: www.deque.com/blog/new-rep... #a11y

deque.comNew survey and report from Deque Systems shows volume of AI-generated code is significantly increasing “accessibility debt” risk - DequeDiscover four gaps driving accessibility debt and learn how to integrate AI to achieve compliance while minimizing financial, legal, and reputational risk.
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How will AI transform accessibility? Matthew Luken, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect at Deque, shares his take on this pressing industry question. #a11y

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In part 2 of his series on WCAG and EN 17161, Wilco Fiers (Director of Automation, Deque) highlights how EN 17161 can help your organization meet the EAA’s process requirements—while also handling disability needs that WCAG doesn’t cover: www.deque.com/blog/why-par... #a11y

deque.comWhy partnering EN 17161 with WCAG is a major step forward for digital accessibility - DequeWCAG can tell you whether your content is accessible today. EN 17161 can help you build an organization that keeps it that way.
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In her new op-ed in the Washington Times, Deque CEO and founder Preety Kumar explains why compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a multibillion-dollar concern for US businesses: www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/ju...

washingtontimes.comThe critical European Accessibility Act just turned 1The European Accessibility Act is a European Union directive that sets accessibility requirements for products and services to ensure equal access for people with disabilities.
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Executive support is often a crucial part of scaling an accessibility program. To do this successfully, it's important to understand that each executive responds to different motivators. Matthew Luken explains his approach to unite business leaders. #a11y

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"As we move into year 2 of the EAA, progress is what it's all about. The conformance ecosystem is functioning, and everything is building toward greater scale and coordination." That's Deque's Matthew Luken, reflecting on the EAA's 1-year "birthday": www.deque.com/blog/one-yea... #a11y

deque.comOne year of the EAA: What's changed, what's coming, and what to do next - DequeIf ever EAA enforcement seemed theoretical or abstract before, it isn’t any more. It’s very real, and it’s happening all over Europe.
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What better way to celebrate the EAA’s one-year anniversary than by joining accessibility experts, advocates, and practitioners in The Hague, Barcelona, Munich, Paris, and London! Read all about it here: www.deque.com/blog/recappi... #a11y

deque.comRecapping our multi-city European roadshow celebrating the EAA’s one-year anniversary - DequeLearn about how Deque is celebrating the EAA's one-year anniversary with Axe-con Mini events in The Hague, Barcelona, Munich, Paris, and London.
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The momentum continues in Munich. Another electric series of conversations surrounding the European Accessibility Act (EAA) yesterday. Thanks to all who joined us! Special thanks to our friends at @nexerdigital.com. #a11y

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Thank you all for joining us Friday in Barcelona for a fantastic discussion on EAA. Special thanks to NTT Data for hosting! #a11y

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Deque’s Wilco Fiers believes that if WCAG is to help shape the next 30 years of digital accessibility, it needs a partner—a parallel standard for compliance. The good news is, that standard already exists. It’s called EN 17161: Design for all. Learn more: www.deque.com/blog/why-the... #a11y

deque.comThe next big leap in digital accessibility: Why the digital accessibility community should embrace EN 17161 - DequeLearn how integrating EN 17161 empowers your organization to set up a robust accessibility program for measuring real-world accessibility alongside WCAG.
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There has just been another major court decision in France supporting digital accessibility under the EAA. The court’s ruling could have significant implications for any organization doing business in the EU. Learn more: www.deque.com/blog/frances... #a11y

deque.comFrance’s major court decision supporting digital accessibility under the EAA - DequeThe Tribunal judiciaire de Caen ordered Carrefour France to make its online commerce services fully accessible to people with disabilities. Learn what this means for EAA.
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The NFB has filed a complaint against DOJ and HHS, challenging the recent deadline extensions to Title II and Section 504. What should your org do? According to Deque’s @gwitch.bsky.social, the short answer for your compliance program is: keep going. Learn more: www.deque.com/blog/nfb-sue... #a11y

deque.comNFB sues DOJ and HHS over deadline extensions: What it means for your ADA Title II and Section 504 compliance program - DequeTitle II and Section 504 deadlines continues to hang in the balance amid a new lawsuit, and it’s critical that impacted orgs maintain compliance momentum.
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Deque is proud to welcome Nexer to Deque’s global partner network! Our global network of trusted partners is committed to delivering the highest standards of digital accessibility excellence, and Nexer brings decades of experience to the table: www.deque.com/blog/deque-p...

deque.comDeque partners with Nexer to expand digital accessibility support across the UK, Sweden, Germany, and broader European markets - DequeAs a Deque partner, Nexer will deliver localized accessibility strategy and planning, inclusive usability testing, regulatory guidance, and more.