Accessibility

EU AI Act: risk classification and impact on digital accessibility

EU AI Act: risk classification and impact on digital accessibility

The use of Atificial Intelligence in the European Union is regulated by the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law. Proposed by the Commission in April 2021, and agreed by the European Parliament and the Council in December 2023, the AI Act addresses potential risks to the health, safety, and fundamental rights of citizens while supporting the development of innovative and responsible AI in the EU. What was the goal of the legislators? Parliament's priority was to make sure that AI syst

SmithySoft®Jun 14, 2025
WCAG: A Comprehensive Guide to Web Accessibility Standards

WCAG: A Comprehensive Guide to Web Accessibility Standards

WCAG, which stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, is the key to unlocking an inclusive digital experience that is accessible to all. These Web Content Accessibility Guidelines were developed by the World Wide Web Consortium. They are technical standards that help to make the digital world accessible to people with disabilities. WCAG is not a law, but is a universal set of internationally accepted standards. Many laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 5

SmithySoft®Apr 14, 2025
What is Section 508, and Why is it important to follow

What is Section 508, and Why is it important to follow

Section 508 is an important law in the United States that makes it so that digital technology and electronic content must be accessible to people with disabilities. The USA Accessibility laws ensure that anyone can use a particular product or service, no matter what their abilities are. Accessibility does not discriminate but rather equalizes everyone, giving EVERYONE the same opportunities.  What is Section 508? Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act is a reform to the original Act of 1973. T

SmithySoft®Mar 28, 2025
European Accessibility Act: what and when will change for Digital Accessibility

European Accessibility Act: what and when will change for Digital Accessibility

Digital Accessibility today is much more than just a fashionable and useful trend. It is a necessity. Back in 2019, the European Union took a huge step to guarantee inclusiveness in various spheres of life by adopting The European Accessibility Act (EAA). By June 2022, each member state of the European Union had to develop the necessary laws. And their implementation should be ensured by June 28, 2025.  Therefore, in a few months, the EAA will be a REQUIREMENT, not a directive, that is, it will

SmithySoft®Aug 14, 2024