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FRANCISCO, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silktide are
proud to announce the launch of our free Silktide Accessibility
Checker, to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day
(GAAD).
This free Chrome and Edge extension transforms how easily
developers, content creators, and website owners can test for web
accessibility.
The Silktide Accessibility Checker can perform comprehensive
audits against more than 200 web accessibility checks, simplifying
the process of making websites compliant with the latest WCAG 2.2
guidelines.
What can it do?
- Automated checks: Tests web pages against WCAG 2.0, 2.1,
and 2.2 guidelines
- Designed for everybody: clear, actionable reports that
make resolving issues straightforward
- Mobile and tablet simulations: Test across devices
including desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Comprehensive help: Detailed guides and videos to help
users understand and rectify issues quickly
- Screen reader simulator: Experience a screen reader
without having to install one
- Color contrast checker: Test if your color contrast is
sufficient
- Innovative simulations: Various disability simulators to
enhance empathy and understanding
Why should I use an accessibility checker?
Web accessibility helps make sure your website is usable by as
many people as possible, regardless of their ability. In becoming
accessible, you open your web content to as many people as
possible.
Increasingly this is becoming a fundamental human right. There
are many accessibility laws globally that mandate a minimum level
of accessibility.
Regular accessibility auditing is key, but it can be quite a
challenging topic to learn. That's why we created this
easy-to-understand free tool – to help you understand the
fundamentals of web accessibility.
How is this better than other accessibility checkers?
There are plenty of accessibility checkers, but we've been
consistently frustrated by how difficult they are to use. Most are
designed by developers, for developers.
We decided we could do better.
Our checker purposely is built on the best features we've found
from others, with a focus on ease of use.
We also decided to make one of the most elusive aspects of web
accessibility more available to non-experts. Our Accessibility
Checker includes a screen reader simulator, which allows users to
test for a screen reader experience without the pain of having to
pay for, install, and learn one.
How to install
Visit the Chrome store to install the browser extension. It's
compatible with Chrome and Edge browsers.
About Silktide
Silktide is the web intelligence company helping businesses and
organizations make their websites better.
We're committed to enhancing the accessibility of the web. Our
tools are designed to help people create a more inclusive digital
space, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy all
that the web has to offer.
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