Pages tagged Reference
Reference material, research and explainer pages.
49 pages Reference
Six free tools you use in the browser: WCAG criteria search, quick reference, document walkthrough, statement generator, maturity self assessment and the Accessibility Navigator.
Open Interactive Accessibility Tools → Reference Accessibility Guides and ChecklistsRole based guides for designers, developers and content authors, procurement checklists for government suppliers, and the standards that apply.
Open Accessibility Guides and Checklists → Reference Accessibility ComparisonsSide by side comparisons of the four major screen readers, the three WCAG conformance levels, and manual against automated testing.
Open Accessibility Comparisons → Tool WCAG Compliance Criteria SearchFilter all 87 WCAG 2.2 success criteria by disability impact, conformance level, principle and primary focus area.
Open WCAG Compliance Criteria Search → Reference WCAG 2.2 Quick ReferenceA printable, scannable quick-reference of every WCAG 2.2 success criterion grouped by principle.
Open WCAG 2.2 Quick Reference → Tool Accessibility Tools ListCurated reference of automated and manual accessibility testing tools for everyday use.
Open Accessibility Tools List → Tool Accessibility NavigatorPersonalised entry-point: pick a category, role and intent, get a tailored answer.
Open Accessibility Navigator → Service Services OverviewEnd-to-end accessibility services for government and enterprise.
Open Services Overview → Reference Accessible Product ToursWalkthroughs of our accessibility products and tools, end-to-end.
Open Accessible Product Tours → Service Our MethodologyHow ExceedAbility delivers accessibility work, end-to-end.
Open Our Methodology → Guide Document Accessibility OverviewWhy document accessibility matters and where most organisations get stuck.
Open Document Accessibility Overview → Reference Acrobat PDF Accessibility GuideTag, fix and verify accessible PDFs in Acrobat Pro: tags, reading order, table headers, alt text and PDF/UA validation.
Open Acrobat PDF Accessibility Guide → Reference JAWS vs NVDA vs VoiceOver vs TalkBackSide-by-side comparison of the four major screen readers in 2026: cost, platform, market share, learning curve and a role-by-role selection guide.
Open JAWS vs NVDA vs VoiceOver vs TalkBack → Reference WCAG Level A vs AA vs AAA ComparedWhat each conformance level covers, criteria counts, Australian legal context (DDA, AHRC, Digital Service Standard) and which level to target by sector.
Open WCAG Level A vs AA vs AAA Compared → Reference Accessibility Standards: The Global Top 10The world's digital accessibility standards and laws, filterable by region, what each requires and how WCAG 2.2 underpins them all.
Open Accessibility Standards: The Global Top 10 → Reference Manual vs Automated Accessibility TestingCoverage percentages, cost, speed and where each approach wins. The hybrid testing pattern used in every serious audit.
Open Manual vs Automated Accessibility Testing → Reference Designing for DisabilityFive disability groups and 20 personas, mapped to the WCAG 2.2 criteria they affect.
Open Designing for Disability → Reference Visual DisabilitiesHow blindness, low vision and colour-vision differences affect digital access.
Open Visual Disabilities → Reference Auditory DisabilitiesHow Deaf and hard-of-hearing users interact with digital content.
Open Auditory Disabilities → Reference Cognitive DisabilitiesCognitive accessibility, learning differences, ADHD, autism and intellectual disability.
Open Cognitive Disabilities → Reference Physical DisabilitiesHow motor and mobility-related disabilities interact with keyboards, pointers and assistive devices.
Open Physical Disabilities → Reference Speech DisabilitiesHow non-speaking and AAC users interact with voice interfaces, IVR and contact paths.
Open Speech Disabilities → Research Accessibility Statistics and ResearchAustralian and global accessibility statistics with full source references.
Open Accessibility Statistics and Research → Research Cost of Inaccessible Digital ExperiencesDaily Australian digital user data, disability overlay, failure rates and revenue at risk.
Open Cost of Inaccessible Digital Experiences → Reference Case StudiesAnonymised case studies and the delivery framework underneath them.
Open Case Studies → Reference Accessibility GlossaryPlain-language definitions of accessibility, WCAG, assistive-tech and compliance terminology.
Open Accessibility Glossary → Reference Tools and ResourcesThe Tools landing page: free do it yourself checks, then eight destinations covering interactive tools, guides, frameworks, comparisons, research and expert services.
Open Tools and Resources → Reference Frequently Asked QuestionsCommon questions about accessibility, audits and engagement.
Open Frequently Asked Questions → Reference Industries: Accessibility for Government and EnterpriseIndependent accessibility assurance across government, financial services, digital commerce and software. How the requirements, risks and approaches differ by sector.
Open Industries: Accessibility for Government and Enterprise → Reference Government AccessibilityHow ExceedAbility supports federal, state and territory agencies meeting the Digital Service Standard, DDA and procurement obligations.
Open Government Accessibility → Reference State and Territory Accessibility IndexBenchmarked accessibility performance across Australian state and territory government websites.
Open State and Territory Accessibility Index → Reference NSW Accessibility IntelligenceTargeted accessibility analysis for NSW government digital services and policy.
Open NSW Accessibility Intelligence → Reference Language SupportRead this site in your language: browser translation guidance, interpreter contact through TIS National on 131 450, and plain English help for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Open Language Support → Reference How We Work and How to Engage UsProcurement and engagement information: ABN, panel memberships (buy.nsw, AusTender, Buying for Victoria, VendorPanel), engagement structure, SLAs, insurance, security posture and sample deliverables.
Open How We Work and How to Engage Us → Reference Digital Accessibility Providers in AustraliaComparing accessibility provider options across Australia, and how to brief an engagement.
Open Digital Accessibility Providers in Australia → Reference Blog and InsightsRegular accessibility insights and commentary.
Open Blog and Insights → Reference Understanding Digital Accessibility for DisabilitiesHow different disabilities map to digital barriers and the standards that address them.
Open Understanding Digital Accessibility for Disabilities → Reference Web Accessibility DefinedA grounded definition of web accessibility, free of jargon and overlay marketing.
Open Web Accessibility Defined → Reference The AHRC Digital Accessibility Guidelines ExplainedThe 2025 AHRC Guidelines on equal access to digital goods and services: what they cover, how they replace the 2014 Advisory Notes, and what WCAG 2.2 AA as the national benchmark means for your organisation.
Open The AHRC Digital Accessibility Guidelines Explained → Reference Request Redacted Accessibility DeliverablesRequest redacted samples of our WCAG 2.2 audit reports, VPATs/ACRs, document remediation examples and compliance deliverables. Evaluate our quality and methodology before you engage.
Open Request Redacted Accessibility Deliverables → Reference Why Accessibility MattersInclusion, legal obligation, business value, customer experience, risk, and future-proofing. Six reasons accessibility belongs on the executive agenda, with the Australian context.
Open Why Accessibility Matters → Reference Temporary Impairments & Digital AccessibilityInjury, illness and recovery temporarily change how people use digital products. Designing for permanent disability prepares your service for these moments too.
Open Temporary Impairments & Digital Accessibility → Reference Situational Limitations & Digital AccessibilityBright sun, a sleeping baby, a slow train. Situational limitations affect every user. Accessibility built for permanent disability is what carries them through.
Open Situational Limitations & Digital Accessibility → Reference Accessibility for Older People & AgeingHow ageing changes vision, hearing, dexterity and memory, and the practical design choices that keep digital products usable across the life course.
Open Accessibility for Older People & Ageing → Reference Neurodivergent Users & Digital AccessibilityHow autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent experiences shape digital needs, and the design patterns that make products work for everyone.
Open Neurodivergent Users & Digital Accessibility → Reference Insights From the Field: Accessibility PatternsWhat we see across accessibility audits in Australia: the most common issue, the most expensive, the most overlooked, the biggest legal risk and the fastest wins.
Open Insights From the Field: Accessibility Patterns → Reference Why Accessibility Drives InclusionAccessibility is the operational expression of inclusion: who you design for, who can succeed, who you are willing to leave out. The reasoning, and what to do about it.
Open Why Accessibility Drives Inclusion → Reference Future-Proofing Through AccessibilityVoice assistants, smart glasses, AI agents and headless platforms all consume structure. Build to WCAG 2.2 today and the interfaces of the next decade inherit the work.
Open Future-Proofing Through Accessibility → Reference Accessibility & Customer ExperienceAccessibility and CX are the same conversation seen from different angles. The friction your accessibility audit finds is friction your top users feel too.
Open Accessibility & Customer Experience →