Product Updates

Over the next few weeks, the YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform is adding new accessibility checkers, customizable scanning success criteria, and upgrades to remediation workflows such as bulk dismissal, automatic document write back, broken links report, and much more.

1. Minimize Manual Uploads with Automatic Document Replacement in SharePoint

   Documents remediated in the YuJa EqualGround interface can now automatically replace the existing document in the user’s SharePoint repository if the user chooses to activate the toggle on the Configurations page. This eliminates the need for users to manually save the remediated document and re-upload it to their CMS site. In upcoming releases, this functionality will be supported in other CMSs including Drupal, Cascade, and TYPO3, and TerminalFour.

   

2. Automatic Document Replacement for WordPress Repositories Streamlines Document Remediation Workflows

   Automatic document replacement has been added to WordPress, saving users time and effort otherwise needed to replace the document in their WordPress repository with a remediated version after using YuJa EqualGround’s accessibility report. In upcoming releases, this functionality will be supported in other CMSs including Drupal, Cascade, and TYPO3, and TerminalFour.

   

3. Reach Compliance Faster with AI-Powered Content Generation

   YuJa EqualGround now provides the option to automatically generate accessible and descriptive attribute content to help users reach compliance, eliminating the need for manual remediation and any technical HTML knowledge.

   

   Key features include:

   • Alt Text: Users can generate proper alt text for images and image buttons that do not have alt text, or have been flagged for non-descriptive and duplicate alt text.

   • ARIA Label: Users can generate ARIA labels for elements that have inaccessible, placeholder, or no ARIA labels. Elements supported include interactive elements, form inputs, text inputs, and buttons.

   • Link Purpose: Users can generate descriptive text for links with no specified purpose or ambiguous descriptions.

   • Title Attribute: Users can generate a title attribute for any input element that does not have a title.

   • iframe Title: Users can generate an iframe title for iframes without a title or ARIA label.

4. Improved Remediation Workflow with New Bulk Dismissal Functionality

   The Accessibility Issues Report now allows users to bulk dismiss issues flagged by the Accessibility Engine instead of manually dismissing each issue. Users can:

   • Dismiss for this instance only: Only the selected issue will be dismissed.

   • Dismiss for all instances on this page: All instances of the same issue type on the current page will be dismissed.

   • Dismiss for all instances with the same code snippet: All instances of the same issue type across the website will be dismissed.

   

   The following new features are also available:

   • Dismiss with comments: When users dismiss an issue, they can leave a comment explaining the reason for the dismissal for future or inter-team reference.

     

   • View all dismissed issues: A tab has been added under websites for users to view the entire history of all previous dismissals, tracking remediation actions performed by users on the platform.

     

   • View dismissed issue details: For each dismissal action, users with the correct permissions can view the type of issue that was dismissed, the number of instances dismissed, the user who performed the action, the date of the dismissal, the affected web page URL, and any available comments.

     

   • Restore changes: Version control capabilities have been added to allow users to restore any dismissals at any time, ensuring that all changes are reversible.

     

5. Upgraded Usability Report Provides Transparency into All Broken Links

   Improved usability has been added to YuJa EqualGround for users to remediate broken links faster and more efficiently across their web assets. The following features were added:

   • Broken Links Report: The Usability Report now includes a separate Broken Links Report that displays all broken link URLs, all webpages that contain the selected broken link, and instant navigation capabilities that direct the user to the affected pages for remediation.

     

   • Data Filtering: The Broken Links Report includes data filters, scope dropdowns, a search bar, and a table displaying all broken links for the user to analyze and locate broken links they wish to prioritize.

     

   • Data Exporting: The Broken Links Report can be exported in Excel, CSV, and JSON file formats, and contain columns for the broken link URL, the web page URL in which the link can be found, and the number of instances of the broken link.

     

6. Align with Specific Organizational Needs With Customizable Accessibility Conformance Standards

   In addition to WCAG success criteria, YuJa EqualGround now supports conformance with other regulatory and policy frameworks such as Section 508, ADA, AODA, and other regional, global, or industry standards. Users can also set up their own custom compliance standard, effectively aligning their website to their own organizational needs.

   

7. Easily Copy URLs to Embedded Documents for Faster Navigation

   Full URLs to embedded documents are now automatically copied to the user’s clipboard with the click of a button. This allows the users to quickly navigate to the document for review from the documents table without manually investigating its location.

   

8. New Accessibility Checkers Track and Help Remediate Site-Wide Issues

   New accessibility checkers and suggested fixes have been added to YuJa EqualGround to improve website accessibility conformance. The following checkers were added:

   • Missing Accessible Name for <textarea>: <textarea> elements must include a descriptive and accessible name using “aria-label”, “title”, or “aria-labelledby” for assistive technologies to understand the content.

   • Missing Submit Button: Forms without any submit buttons will be flagged to ensure that form content is sent back to the server and processed.

   • Missing Language Attribute: Elements using a “lang” or “xml:lang” attribute must have a specified language subtag such as “en”, “eng”, or “fr” to help assistive technologies interpret, pronounce, and translate content correctly.

   • Insufficient Color Contrast for Links: Links that appear in a block of text need to have a color contrast ratio of at least 3:1 compared to its surrounding text to help users with visual and color impairments identify the link. If contrast is not reached, users will be prompted to add an underline to better distinguish the link.

   • Missing Attribute <autocomplete>: Form fields collecting personal information such as name, address, and birthday should include <autocomplete> to automatically populate the field with the user’s information.

   • Improper ARIA Grouping: All radio or checkbox inputs in a group with more than 1 item must be wrapped in a container element with proper attributes and naming conventions.

   • Improper <title> Attribute for Decorative Images: Decorative images with empty alt-text attributes should not have a <title> attribute as they should be ignored by screen readers.

   • Insufficient Space Around Interactive Elements: Interactive elements such as buttons, links, icons, and checkboxes need to be wrapped in an element that is at least 24px by 24px to prevent accidental overlapping with surrounding and other clickable elements.

Over the next few weeks, the YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform will be expanding capabilities to include heatmap analytics, new integration with Cascade CMS, additional support for SharePoint, and much more.

1. CMS Plugin Support Extended to Cascade CMS

   EqualGround’s CMS integration is expanding to Cascade CMS, allowing users to detect, assess, and remediate issues directly in the Cascade interface as pages are edited. Key features include:

   • Track Conformance Using Comprehensive Scores: A set of scores are displayed on pages based on analysis from the Accessibility, SEO, and Usability engine.

     

   • Automatically Apply Proposed Fixes: Users can click “Fix Issue” in the Issues Panel to automatically apply EqualGround’s proposed changes directly to the page. Changes will be reflected in the live page and the code base, saving time needed for manual remediation.

     

   • Review Dynamic Changes in Real-Time: Users can activate a re-scan at any time to review how their changes impact the overall score of their page.

     

2. Boost Website Engagement Using Visual Heatmaps

   Analytics and reporting in YuJa EqualGround now include heatmap tracking, offering users insights and visualizations of user interaction on their webpage. Heatmap statistics will help you monitor user traffic, optimize the user experience, and drive growth over time.

   

3. Expanded Accessibility Checkers Increase Site-Wide Conformance

   New accessibility checkers and suggested fixes have been added to EqualGround to improve website accessibility conformance. The following checkers were added:

   • Table Headers Do Not Contain Table Data: Tables that do not contain table data cells (<td>) do not provide meaningful information or relationships for assistive technologies. Users will be prompted to fill tables with data using the <td> tag, and to replace layout-only tables with non-table HTML markup.

     

   • Missing Accessible Names for <iframe>: <iframe> elements must include a descriptive and accessible name using “aria-label”, “title”, or “aria-labelledby” for assistive technologies to understand the embedded frame content.

     

   • Custom Decorative Tag: Users can enter a list of HTML tags to be whitelisted and excluded from future scans.

     

4. Optimize SharePoint Scanning Frequencies With Customizable Configurations

   Users can now directly configure scan frequencies for newly added SharePoint sites, effectively having granular control over individual sites without additional, retroactive steps or overwriting settings for their page groups.

   

5. Improve Accessibility Conformance Instantaneously With Filterable Quick Wins

   Users can now filter Quick Wins by conformance level and be redirected to the location of the issues to leverage automated Best Practices to improve site-wide accessibility. This grants users more granular control and allows them to remediate multiple issues in a few simple clicks.

   

6. Identify and Implement Web Scan Configuration Changes with Immediate Guidance

   A new status badge and details panel providing users with comprehensive insights of their web page scan and quick options to optimize scanning performance has been added. This offers continuous guidance for users should they change configuration settings for website scans in the future.

   

7. Manage Web Assets Effectively with Role-Based Access

   Administrators can now assign Inventory roles to specific users to grant access to website assets including images, videos, CSS files, and more, and streamline asset management operations.

   

8. Enhance Collaboration with Shared DocHub Folders

   Users can now collaborate on documents in DocHub using shared folders, effectively improving inter- and cross-team communication, efficiency, and productivity.

   

9. Expanded Support for Core Features

   New guides have been added for core features, integrations, and modules in EqualGround, providing users with comprehensive support for new and existing capabilities.

Over the next few weeks, the YuJa EqualGround Workflow Orchestration Module will be introducing new capabilities to streamline project management, including notifications, a centralized task view, and the ability to track individual issues across all web assets.

1. Streamline Project Management Workflow with Centralized Task View

   Tasks in workflow orchestration are now filterable by user, allowing users to organize and prioritize their own tasks, as well as track completion and progress of tasks assigned to other team members.

   

2. Get Notified Instantly for New Tasks

   Users are now notified via email and a pop-up modal when a new workflow task is assigned to them in workflow orchestration, allowing users to proactively tackle outstanding tasks.

   

3. Track Site-Wide Issues in One Workflow Task

   Workflow orchestration now allows users to make a singular task to track a specific issue, conformance level, or web page across all pages of a website in EqualGround. Remediation efforts, task assignment, and project management become streamlined with a decluttered workflow interface.

   

YuJa EqualGround is introducing the Google Workspace Accessibility Module, allowing users to scan for accessibility issues and remediate content using automated feedback from any document in their Google workspace directly.

1. Create Accessible Documents Directly in Google Workspace

   The YuJa EqualGround Google Workspace module integrates seamlessly with any document type interface in Google Drive, such as Docs, Slides, and Sheets, and provides real-time scanning against different accessibility conformance levels to help ensure all documents adhere to accessibility standards from the start.

   

Over the next few weeks, the YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Governance Platform will be adding new features that alert users of accessibility issues as they are developing the website, allow users to exclude certain webpages from being scanned, and so much more. This release will also feature several interface updates and consolidations that simplify the user experience and provide better readability and usability for users.

1. Implement Code Best Practices Using Proposed Fixes

   Proposed fixes for improper code structure, incorrect code elements, and accessibility issues have been added to the Accessibility Report. Users now have a clear overview of improper code segments and the option to directly copy and paste proposed fixes, saving time on manual remediation while ensuring that your website has correct semantic structure and best practices.

   

2. Add Sites in Bulk from SharePoint Directly in YuJa EqualGround

   Users can now add and sync additional sites and documents from their SharePoint organization in EqualGround. In addition to a simplified workflow, SharePoint sites are now differentiated from the rest of the user’s sites in their website overview, introducing better visibility and management of their integrations.

   

3. Track Document Deployment Across Web Pages

   In the Document Tab, users can now see the total number of instances that a certain document is embedded in all their websites, and the particular website URLs that currently display the document. This provides more visibility for users to better manage and keep track of their documents, and allows them to have a reference of how the accessibility of their documents impacts the overall accessibility score of the webpage that they are embedded on.

   

4. Improved Accessibility Report Experience Across EqualGround Portal and Web Extension

   The EqualGround Accessibility Report UI is now consistent between the YuJa EqualGround portal and the YuJa EqualGround browser extension, providing users with a uniform workflow, better readability, and improved usability across web interfaces. The browser extension widget is also collapsible, allowing users to see highlighted elements on their page to make any adjustments with ease.

   

5. Experiment with EqualGround Capabilities for Free

   A free trial of YuJa EqualGround is now available on the YuJa website. Users can test EqualGround’s wide range of scanning and remediation capabilities on their website, helping them select the right YuJa product for their own organizational needs and policies.

   

6. Assess Real-Time Accessibility Improvements Using the YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Widget

   A Re-Scan button has been added to the YuJa EqualGround Accessibility Widget, allowing users to see updated results immediately after they make changes to their website using Element Inspector. Users no longer need to refresh the page to see updated accessibility scores, and can directly assess how their changes impact the accessibility of their webpage in real-time.

   

7. Export Policy Matches to Excel and Email

   Users can now export reports for policy matches to XLSX and email for data analysis, future reporting, and record keeping. With this added functionality, users have more flexibility, governance, and control over their data and policies.

   

8. Browse All Modules In a Consolidated Marketplace Menu

   Explore available and enabled add-on modules in EqualGround using a new consolidated menu in the Modules tab. Users can browse a wide range of optional features directly from this upgraded Marketplace without extra navigation away from or within the platform.

   

9. Get Instant Insight on Website Performance with New Color-Coded Percentage Analytics

   The Web Pages tab has been revamped with a fresh, consolidated look, letting users see percentages of the accessibility compliance, SEO optimization, usability, and general performance of all their websites. Websites requiring attention are visually communicated to the user with color coded statistics so issues can be addressed directly and promptly.

   

10. Analyze Your Webpage Using Expanded Insights in Exported Reports

    Exported Accessibility Reports now include additional insights into the overall accessibility of your webpages. On top of providing an accessibility score for each accessibility compliance standard, the report now shows the total number of issues associated with each standard across your webpages in Excel, JSON, and CSV formats, helping you prioritize remediation efforts.