Product Updates

Over the next few weeks, the YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform will roll out new features that enhance the Accessibility Engine for smarter, more accurate remediation, allow users to highlight and track code snippets for faster site-wide remediation, jump directly from accessibility issues to CMS edit pages, and so much more.

1. Enhanced Accessibility Engine for Smarter, Faster, and More Accurate Remediation

   We’ve enhanced the Accessibility Engine by adding new checkers and optimizing existing ones, taking issue detection and remediation to the next level. Issues are now flagged with greater precision and accuracy, and suggested fixes are clearer and more actionable, helping users understand exactly what needs attention. These updates make it faster and easier to identify, evaluate, and resolve accessibility issues, streamlining compliance workflows and improving overall content accessibility. Key benefits include more accurate detection with fewer false positives, expanded coverage across more elements and scenarios, and improved remediation guidance, enabling teams to resolve problems quickly and confidently.

   

2. Quick Wins: Highlight and Track Code Snippets for Faster Site-Wide Remediation

   YuJa EqualGround now gives users deep visibility into code snippets that trigger accessibility issues, not just on individual pages but across an entire website. By identifying, highlighting, and tracking the presence of problematic code, users can quickly understand both the scope and impact of recurring issues. This insight allows teams to prioritize fixes, evaluate patterns, and remediate issues efficiently, reducing manual effort and improving overall site accessibility.

   Key highlights include:

   • Highlight Problematic Code: Code snippets that cause accessibility issues are detected and highlighted on individual pages, making problem areas immediately visible.

     

   • Track Impact Across the Site: Users can see all pages where a flagged snippet appears, sorted from most to least impacted, providing a comprehensive view of the snippet’s reach.

     

   • Streamline Remediation Workflows: Combining detection and site-wide impact tracking allows teams to quickly evaluate and resolve recurring issues without manually inspecting each page, saving time and increasing remediation efficiency.

     

3. Jump Directly from Accessibility Issues to CMS Edit Pages

   Admins can now define a CMS edit-page property on their website, enabling EqualGround to generate deep links directly to the corresponding edit pages in the CMS. When this property is detected, contributors see a “Go to Edit Page” button that takes them straight to where fixes can be made without searching, copying URLs, or navigating CMS menus. This reduces friction between issue detection and remediation, helping teams make faster updates while keeping the EqualGround interface clean by only showing the option when a valid edit link is available.

   

4. Prevent Repeated Misspelling Flags by Adding Words to the Custom Dictionary

   Users can now add terms to the custom dictionary directly from the Usability Report, ensuring that approved words are no longer flagged as misspellings in future scans. This feature is specifically designed to help manage spelling checks, reduce repetitive alerts, and keep reports focused on new and relevant issues, allowing users to spend less time on false positives and more time addressing meaningful accessibility barriers.

   

5. Get Help Instantly with the New Support Options

   The support experience has been redesigned to make it faster and easier for users to get assistance. Clicking Support now opens a modal with tailored options: Live Chat, Call Support, Contact Form, and Product Docs. This streamlined modal centralizes support actions, giving users faster, more intuitive access to help when they need it.

   

6. Link Issues to Workflow Tasks for Faster Resolution

   YuJa EqualGround now displays when an issue, page, or issue type is tied to a workflow orchestration task and provides a direct link to the task. Clicking the badge takes users straight to the workflow page with the relevant ticket opened, streamlining issue tracking and improving and speeding up remediation.

   

7. Streamline Workflow Task Creation Across Pages and Issues

   Users can now assign entire pages or specific accessibility issues—by level, category, subcategory, or individual instance—directly to workflow tasks. From the accessibility panel, users can scope task creation, set project details, and generate tasks efficiently, improving visibility, coordination, and management across multiple pages and issues.

   

Over the next few weeks, we’ll update YuJa EqualGround with new features and capabilities. Key updates include the launch of our brand-new YuJa EqualGround SharePoint Integration Module, the ability to upload sitemaps or CSV files to organize and scan specific web pages, automatically assign users to groups using Azure Entra ID and SSO, and so much more.

1. Introducing the YuJa EqualGround SharePoint Integration Module!

   Accessibility is now built directly into your SharePoint workflow. With YuJa EqualGround’s new SharePoint Integration Module, you can now bring accessibility scanning to where your content already lives, without the need to switch platforms. This module gives you the power to scan your sites and document libraries directly from within SharePoint. With on-demand and Bulk Sync support for full library scanning, and Accessibility Reports to track remediation, you’ll now have full control over your sites and content, helping you ensure compliance while saving time.

   

2. Upload Sitemaps or CSV Files to Organize and Scan Specific Web Pages

   You can now upload an XML sitemap or CSV file, and EqualGround will use it to find and scan the specified web pages. Instead of adding a website and automatically scanning all the pages, you can now organize and define exactly which pages to include. This makes it easy to organize the web pages you want scanned, focus on the important content, and keep track of your scans more efficiently.

   

3. Automatically Assign Users to Groups using Azure Entra ID and SSO

   New users can now be automatically placed into the right groups based on their roles or department when they log in through your single sign-on (SSO) system with Azure Entra ID and SCIM integration. For example, all new marketing team members from your organization can be instantly added to the EqualGround Marketing group, while the instructors join the EqualGround Instructors group. This feature gets new users organized into EqualGround right away, speeds up onboarding, and frees administrators from time-consuming manual tasks.

   

4. Redesigned Issues Panel for Faster Accessibility Reviews

   The EqualGround Issues Panel has been redesigned to help you review and solve accessibility issues more quickly and efficiently. You can now move through issue instances using simple arrow buttons while still viewing each issue directly on the web page, so you never lose context. All key information is presented in one place, including Issue Details, Why This Matters, and How to Fix, helping you understand your issues and take action faster. You also have a direct link to the YuJa Accessibility Guide, jumping directly to the section that explains each issue.

   

5. Improved Role and Team Management Experience

   EqualGround now offers an improved Role Management experience designed to make organizing your users and teams more intuitive. The enhanced workflow lets you easily create roles, build teams, add users, and assign the right access to each group. This new workflow gives you clear control over who can access specific websites and creates a faster, more efficient onboarding experience. We have also refreshed the team invitation email, making it more user-friendly so new users can join your EqualGround teams more effortlessly.

6. “New” Badge Highlights Recently Added Web Pages

   When reviewing web pages in EqualGround, you can now quickly spot the most recently added web pages highlighted with a “New” badge. The badge appears for three days after a new web page is added to EqualGround, or whenever newer pages are added, helping you easily identify newly added content so you can prioritize what to scan next.

   

7. Quickly Add Multiple Team Members with CSV Upload

   You can now add multiple team members at once through CSV file upload. When adding a new group of users, you can quickly add everyone to the right EqualGround team without entering each user manually. Once the team is set up, you can immediately assign website access and roles to all or selected team members, saving time and ensuring your teams are fully organized and ready to start.

   

8. Enhanced Text Search with Regex

   You can use regex options when creating a policy rule. Previously, EqualGround could find specific content, media, or documents based on elements, file type, and other criteria for websites. With the new regex capability, the EqualGround search engine can now find specific sequences of letters and symbols when making text related policies, giving you more flexibility and precision in your website searches.

   

9. Discover Important Announcements and Insights With New Event Banners

   Administrators can now view event banners directly within EqualGround, keeping your team informed about important announcements and upcoming webinar opportunities. Designed with your workflow in mind, these banners help you discover new features, learn shortcuts to boost efficiency, and stay ahead of industry trends. You can navigate between banners using the arrow buttons or dismiss them for the current session. All of this can be done without leaving the page, giving you useful updates without interrupting your work.

   

10. Personalize Your DocHub Experience

    EqualGround has upgraded DocHub to make managing your files and accessibility reports easier than ever. You can now customize the DocHub name in the sidebar to match your branding or make it clearer for your team. This simple change makes a big difference, helping you quickly find and access DocHub while keeping your workspace aligned with your organization’s needs.

    

11. Subscribe to Scheduled Scan Reports to Stay on Top of Key Insights

    You can now subscribe to receive daily, weekly, or monthly reports for accessibility, SEO, documents, performance, or usability. Once subscribed, the reports are delivered straight to your inbox on your chosen schedule, without having to manually check each report page. This way, you can save time while staying on top of important insights and trends in your scans.

    

This week, we’ll be updating YuJa EqualGround with new features and capabilities. Key updates include a new Microsoft SharePoint integration Add-in, custom schedules for scans, a new guide experience for first-time users, add web pages to website scans, the ability to disable specific web pages, bulk scan web pages, a new filter to view desired web pages, and export the documents found on your websites to an Excel file.

1. New SharePoint Add-In for Deeper Site and Document Library Integration

   The new Microsoft SharePoint integration enables faster, simpler, and more efficient scanning and management of your SharePoint sites and document libraries. You will be able to focus more on accessibility fixes instead of administrative tasks. Key features include:

   • Time-Saving Full Access: Once you grant EqualGround one-time permission to scan all your SharePoint sites and document libraries, you no longer need to approve each one individually before scanning.

   • Simplified Management: You can add multiple SharePoint sites and document libraries under the same Microsoft account for faster setup and to keep everything organized in one place.

   • Automatic Syncing: Once enabled, any new page you add to your SharePoint will be automatically included in your next scan without any extra setup.

   

2. Custom Scan Scheduling for Websites and Page Groups

   You can now schedule scans with much more flexibility, such as every 3 days, 5 days, or any number of days, weeks, months, or years, for specific page groups or entire websites. Automating your scan schedule to match how often you update your content ensures new content is automatically checked for accessibility issues, instead of having to manually initiate scans after each update.

   

3. A New Guided Experience for Setting Up Your EqualGround Platform

   As a first-time user, you can now start with our Quick Setup Guide, which walks you through the essential steps to ensure your EqualGround Platform is set up correctly. The guide shows you how to add websites and ensure your integrations are up and running. Any user new to EqualGround can quickly set up and start scanning pages and documents with confidence. You can access the Quick Setup Guide anytime from your profile icon.

   

4. Add Specific Web Pages to Your Website Scans

   Add specific web pages on demand to improve scan coverage across your websites. This allows you to include web pages that aren’t in your navigation or sitemap, such as launch pages, campaign content, and microsites, ensuring EqualGround can generate more accurate reports for your websites. Additionally, these web pages can also be scanned independently of your website, allowing you to focus on areas that need attention.

   

5. Disable Web Page Scans as Needed

   Disable scans for low-priority web pages to focus on what matters. Skip routine checks for content that rarely changes, like policies, archived sections, or duplicate templates, so you can prioritize high-impact web pages and keep reports cleaner and more actionable.

   

6. Bulk Scan Multiple Web Pages at Once

   Managing large websites with hundreds of pages is now easier. Building on our existing bulk website scanning feature, you can now select and scan multiple web pages at once to save time and optimize accessibility audits for large websites. Instead of manually selecting each web page you want to scan, you can complete one scan for all the web pages at once.

   

7. Enhanced Filtering Options for Web Pages

   You can now filter web pages by accessibility, SEO, performance, usability, and document scores, showing only those that are in the specified range. You can also filter web pages by their scan status, such as showing only pages with completed scans. With these filters, you can spend less time searching for the web pages you want and more time improving your web page issues and review process.

   

8. Export a Report of Documents Found on Your Websites

   Export an Excel report of your scanned website documents to take on the go for offline viewing. See accessibility scores and issue counts at a glance to spot patterns, prioritize fixes, and share improvements with external users.

   

9. Explore the Latest Product Updates

   Get a preview of upcoming EqualGround features and explore our other products directly within the Platform.

   • See EqualGround Updates: Visit the new “Latest Updates” section to see the features we have added in recent releases, and what’s coming next.

   • View Updates for Other Products: Explore updates for our other products directly through the Marketplace, making it easy to discover new features and products that interest you.

   

We’ll be rolling out updates to all YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform instances over the next few weeks. This release introduces comprehensive asset tracking through the new Inventory tab, enhanced Policy Engine capabilities with complex rule logic and streamlined website assignment, and improved issue management with visual badges for new problems and detailed fix explanations.

1. New Inventory Tab Provides Comprehensive Asset Tracking Across Website Pages

   Organizations will now be able to monitor all web assets, including images, videos, CSS files, and JavaScript resources, through the new Inventory tab, which automatically catalogs every asset discovered during website scans. Administrators can expand table rows to view exactly which pages contain specific resources, helping teams maintain better oversight of their digital assets and identify optimization opportunities.

   

2. The Policy Engine Will Support Complex Rule Logic

   YuJa EqualGround’s Policy Engine will enable administrators to create content detection rules using flexible AND/OR logic connectors when combining criteria, with a visual logic preview showing how the implemented conditions will function during scans.

   

3. Enhanced Policy-to-Website Assignment Streamlines Workflow Management

   Administrators will be able to link policies to specific websites through an intuitive interface that pre-populates available sites and includes search functionality for quick selection. The enhanced workflow includes table-based management and a review page to confirm policy assignments, creating a more streamlined experience for managing policy applications across multiple websites.

   

4. Distinguish New Issues from Previously Detected Problems with Visual Badges

   Accessibility issues that are discovered during scans now display a “New” badge to help administrators differentiate fresh problems from previously identified issues.

   

5. Expanded Issue Explanations Clarify Accessibility Fix Requirements

   Proposed fixes for accessibility issues will now include detailed “Why This Matters” explanations and specific WCAG references to help administrators understand the importance and compliance requirements of each issue.

   

6. Identify New and Modified Content with Enhanced Page Tracking

   Web page and document tables now include a Date Added column that identifies newly discovered content and previously scanned pages with recent modifications, so administrators can focus their accessibility reviews on fresh content and updated pages that may require immediate attention.

   

7. Exclude Cookie Popups from Accessibility Issue Detection

   YuJa EqualGround can now automatically dismiss cookie consent pop-ups to ensure accessibility issues are only detected within the actual website content.

   

8. Score Calculation Breakdowns Provide Details for Accessibility, Metrics

   Administrators will be able to view comprehensive calculation breakdowns for accessibility scores through expandable category sections that display total checks performed, severity distributions, and occurrence counts. Each organization has unique requirements for how accessibility issues should be weighted and scored, and detailed breakdowns help teams understand how YuJa EqualGround’s customizable scoring models align with their specific priorities and institutional standards.

   

9. Control Dynamic URL Scanning During Website Crawls

   Administrators can now choose whether to include URLs with query parameters during website crawling. This toggle helps organizations manage crawl scope by focusing on static pages or including dynamically generated content based on their specific scanning needs.

   

10. Bulk Scanning Will Be Available for Multiple Page Groups

    Organizations can now select and scan multiple page groups simultaneously, eliminating the need to initiate individual scans for each group. The enhanced interface maintains the “Scan” option when multiple groups are selected, streamlining accessibility assessment workflows for websites with complex organizational structures.

    

11. Access Historical Usage Reports Directly in the Admin Portal

    Administrators will be able to access all previous monthly usage email reports within YuJa EqualGround’s admin portal and receive an automatic pop-up with the latest usage data on their first login each month.

    

Over the next few weeks, we’ll update YuJa EqualGround with new features and capabilities. Key updates will include a website accessibility widget for enhanced user experience, automated monthly usage reports for administrators, and comprehensive audit logging with daily activity tracking. Additional improvements include TYPO3 plugin integration, flexible scoring models for customized assessments, streamlined SEO remediation with automated fix proposals, integrated marketplace access, and enhanced team and role management capabilities with simplified workflows.

1. The EqualGround Website Accessibility Widget is Now Available Organizations will now be able to deploy EqualGround’s Website Accessibility Widget directly on their websites, enabling visitors to customize content display and color adjustments to improve readability and viewability. Users will have access to predefined accessibility profiles or they can create and personalized profiles that will automatically apply to future visits. The draggable widget interface ensures convenient access without disrupting site design. The widget will also identify and provide alternative format options for documents found on web pages, creating a comprehensive accessibility solution for all site visitors.
2. EqualGround WebFlow Accessibility Module Now Available A new EqualGround module will support web app scanning, including for single-page applications. The module will offer:
   • Real-time accessibility checking for web applications as users interact with dynamic content
   • Workflow recording capabilities to identify issues across every state and user journey within applications
   • Automated scheduled replay scans for routine accessibility monitoring without manual intervention
   • Complete reporting functionality similar to website scanning, ensuring full visibility into accessibility compliance across interactive experiences
3. TYPO3 Plugin Now Available for Direct CMS Integration YuJa EqualGround will offer a new plugin for TYPO3, a popular open-source content management system, which will provide seamless access to accessibility scanning directly within the TYPO3 backend. This will enable content creators to identify and address issues without disrupting their workflow.
4. Monthly Usage Reports Will Be Automatically Emailed to Platform Administrators Administrators will receive automated monthly email reports highlighting platform usage and trends. Emails will provide administrators with at-a-glance insights into platform performance and user engagement.
5. Comprehensive Audit Log Provides Daily Activity Reports Administrators will gain access to a detailed audit log that tracks and categorizes all platform activities within their organization through a dedicated activity sidebar. The system will generate comprehensive daily reports showing key metrics and events, while advanced filtering capabilities will enable quick searches for specific website activities or disabled sites.
6. New Document Issues Report to Provide Organization-Wide Accessibility Oversight Users will gain access to a comprehensive Document Issues Report that provides visibility into accessibility problems across all documents at the organization, website, and individual webpage levels. The new issues tab will follow the familiar format of existing SEO reports, making it easy to search and navigate document-specific accessibility concerns.
7. Flexible Scoring Models Enable Customized Accessibility Assessments Administrators will be able to choose from a variety of scoring rubrics to align accessibility scoring with their organization’s specific standards and priorities. Each model will allow for weight adjustments and custom issue severity settings to help ensure scores reflect what matters most to individual institutions.
8. Streamlined SEO Issue Resolution with Automated Fix Proposals Users will be able to access “Propose Fix” functionality for all SEO issues identified during website scans, matching the remediation capabilities already available for accessibility concerns. This enhancement will provide instant, actionable solutions for SEO problems, enabling web teams to resolve issues quickly without requiring specialized technical expertise.
9. Integrated Marketplace Access for Enhanced Platform Capabilities With this update, users will gain access to an integrated marketplace for seamless browsing and selection of additional tools and services.
10. Institution-Level DocHub Folder Management and Default Settings Administrators will now be able to configure default folder structures at the institution level within DocHub, ensuring consistent document organization across all users. New users will automatically inherit these predefined folder settings, while administrators retain the ability to add and delete folders as organizational needs evolve.
11. Permanent User Deletion Added for Streamlined Roster Management Administrators will be able to permanently delete users from the platform both through bulk selection checkboxes and individual action menus within the roster management interface.
12. Simplified Team and Role Management Administrators will benefit from a streamlined two-step team configuration process that separates member selection from access management, enhanced team overview with total website access counts, and improved user creation with team assignment and duplicate email validation. The redesigned role management features unique name validation and streamlined filter interfaces for more straightforward navigation.
13. Quarterly NPS Survey Will Collect Administrator Feedback Administrators will receive a quarterly Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey to gather feedback on platform satisfaction and administrative experience. This will help improve YuJa EqualGround based on direct administrator input.