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Digital accessibility beyond compliance, highlighting business growth, ESG leadership, governance, inclusion, and recognition with accessible website and mobile experiences.

Digital Accessibility Is More Than Compliance: It’s a Path to Recognition, ESG Leadership, and Business Growth

By Akashdeep Bansal, Founder & CEO, SaralX For years, digital accessibility has largely been viewed through the lens of legal compliance. Organizations often begin their accessibility journey only when responding to regulations, customer complaints, or legal risks. While compliance remains important, it tells only part of the story. At SaralX, we believe the conversation around […]

Illustration showing a color contrast checker alongside a manual accessibility review, with color swatches, a magnifying glass inspecting a user interface, and accessibility evaluation elements representing the combination of automated testing and human review for inclusive web design.

Color Contrast Checker vs Manual Review: Why You Need Both for Better Accessibility

By Gokul Gopi   Introduction When people start improving website accessibility, one of the first tools they use is a color contrast checker. These tools are quick, free, and easy to use. They tell you whether your text and background colors meet accessibility standards. But here’s the thing. Passing a color contrast checker doesn’t always […]

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From Commerce to Accessibility: My Journey of Finding Purpose

By Shraddha Dhanu Life does not always go as planned. Sometimes, the biggest challenges lead us to opportunities we never imagined. This is the story of my journey from being a commerce student with dreams of becoming a Company Secretary to becoming an Accessibility Tester. It has been a journey of challenges, learning, self-discovery, and […]

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Universal Design Principles: Building Inclusive Experiences for Everyone

By Dhanshri Ashok   Have you ever used a product, website, or public space that felt difficult to use? Maybe a remote control that has too many confusing buttons, a door that’s difficult to open, a website which is hard to navigate, or a device that does not respond in the way you expect!!   […]

Illustration of the ABLE Framework showing four pillars—Awareness, Business Case, Legal Compliance & Enforcement, and Education—supporting an inclusive digital world.

The ABLE Framework: My Perspective on Building a Truly Accessible Digital World

By Akashdeep Bansal, Founder & CEO, SaralX Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to work with startups, enterprises, educational institutions, and government organizations on digital accessibility. During this journey, I have often been asked a simple question: “What is the single most important thing required to make digital accessibility a reality?” […]

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I Am the Architect of My Life

By Nagaraj Sutar When I look back on my journey as an Associate Accessibility Auditor at SaralX, one belief has remained constant: I am the architect of my life.   Although I am 100% blind, I have always believed that no one can think better about my future than I can. Making decisions requires purpose, […]

Illustration of HTML code demonstrating proper use of ARIA labels for improving web accessibility.

ARIA Labels: What Developers Need to Know

By Yashika Goyal Most developers learn accessibility and immediately reach for aria-label. Need a label? Add aria-label. Need a screen reader announcement? Add aria-label. Unfortunately, many accessibility bugs are caused by using aria-label when it isn’t needed. The goal isn’t to add more ARIA. The goal is to provide the correct accessible name. What is […]

An infographic titled "Keyboard Navigation Testing Without Assistive Tools" featuring a keyboard in the center with highlighted keys used for accessibility testing. Callouts explain the purpose of each key: Esc closes dialogs, popups, and menus; Tab moves to the next interactive element; Shift + Tab moves to the previous interactive element; Enter activates buttons and links; Arrow Keys navigate menus, tabs, and components; and the Spacebar activates buttons and certain controls. A section at the bottom highlights five keyboard accessibility best practices: maintain a visible focus indicator, follow a logical tab order, ensure all functionality is keyboard operable, avoid keyboard traps, and improve usability for everyone. The design uses a clean blue-and-white corporate theme with accessibility-focused icons and labels.

Keyboard Navigation Testing Without Assistive Tools: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Shubham Kalra When testing web accessibility, many people immediately think of assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, or VoiceOver. While testing with screen readers is important, there is another accessibility check that every tester can perform without any special tools: keyboard navigation testing. Keyboard navigation testing focuses on whether users can access and operate […]

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From a Single Photograph to a Purpose Bigger Than Myself

By Sai Mohith Vissa The Photograph That Changed Everything  There are moments in life that quietly change the direction of your journey. For me, that moment began with a photograph.  Photography had always been more than a hobby. It was a way of observing the world, capturing emotions, and telling stories that words often could […]

Accessibility professional reviewing IAAP certification pathways including CPACC, WAS, CPWA, and ADS while conducting WCAG compliance testing and assistive technology evaluation in a collaborative workplace.

IAAP Certification: What It Really Means for Accessibility Professionals and Organizations

By Akashdeep Bansal, Founder and CEO – SaralX Accessibility Pvt. Ltd. As awareness about digital accessibility continues to grow, more organizations are looking for ways to demonstrate their commitment to inclusion. During our conversations with clients, partners, and industry professionals, we often come across a common misconception: “Is your company IAAP certified?” The short answer […]