Learning Center


Accessibility, explained for people who ship things

Practical guides on WCAG, testing, and compliance. Written by the team at Kaffeinated Kodemonkey, based on manual audits of real websites and apps.

This month

Start with the article for the big picture. Use the guide to put it into practice.

This month's article

LMS Accessibility Under Title II

Password-protected LMS course content is not exempt under Title II. School districts and higher-ed institutions must meet WCAG 2.1 AA for instructional materials by the 2027/2028 deadlines.

All articles

Browse by topic

Pick the area you're working on. Each topic collects the guides that apply to it.

WCAG in plain language

What each success criterion asks for, with examples of passing and failing code.

Testing and audits

Manual checks, automated tools, and how to read an audit report.

Design and content

Color contrast, focus states, headings, link text, and alt text decisions.

Development patterns

Accessible forms, modals, menus, and custom components.

Law and compliance

ADA, Section 508, the European Accessibility Act, and what they mean for your site.

Assistive technology

How people use screen readers, switch devices, and voice control.

New to accessibility? Start with the WCAG Series for Beginners

Eight posts, in order. Each one builds on the one before it.

  1. WCAG & 508 Introduction
    The history of WCAG and Section 508, and why both matter.
  2. The Evolution of Web A11y
    How accessibility on the web has changed over time.
  3. WCAG vs Section 508
    How the two relate, and where they differ.
  4. POUR Web Design
    The four principles behind every WCAG success criterion.
  5. WCAG Success Criteria
    How to read the criteria and what the conformance levels mean.
  6. A11y Enforcement
    How accessibility rules are enforced and what that means for your risk.
  7. Bringing It All Together
    A 30-day action plan for taking a small site to WCAG 2.1 AA.
  8. WCAG & Section 508 Toolkit
    The tools used throughout the series for testing and reporting.

Latest guides

Our first guides are on the way. In the meantime, send us your accessibility question through MonkeySupport and we may write it up first.

Looking for checklists and tools? Browse Resources.

Start Your Compliance Journey Today

Speak with a DHS Certified Trusted Tester about securing your Proof of Compliance Certificate (POCC). Learn how to ensure your digital assets confidently meet state, federal, and enterprise procurement requirements under ADA Title II & III, WCAG 2.2, and Section 508 Standards.

Schedule Free Consultation

Kaffeinated Kodemonkey logo seal.

Join the Conversation

  • Blog Series — Evolving insights on digital accessibility legislation, design practices, and corporate risk mitigation from beginner to enterprise scale. Blog Series
  • Knowledge Base — Coming Soon! We are in the process of adding content.
  • MonkeySupport — Have an Accessibility Question? Submit a Ticket and our team will see how we can help. Support Ticket