Accessibility Compliant Mobile and Web Apps

Progress Telerik and Kendo UI component libraries help you create accessible apps for all users. Comply with Section 508, WCAG requirements and avoid violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the European Accessibility Act (EEA).

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ADA, Section 508, and EAA Penalties are Real

How Do Accessibility Laws Affect Your Applications?

In the United States, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508 requires websites and web applications available to the public are compliant with online accessibility guidelines. In the European Union, a similar law, the European Accessibility Standards Act (EAA) will go into effect in June 2025. This means entities providing digital UI in these countries must be accessible.

In the United States, over 2,700 lawsuits related to ADA web compliance were filed in 2023. Fines have been levied up to $150,000.

The penalties in the European Union include fines and bans from doing business in the associated country.

66% of Development Teams Claim They Don’t Have Time for Accessibility. Don’t Let This Be You!

Implementing web and mobile accessibility measures in-house is extremely resource intensive and many organizations risk lawsuits, damaged reputation, and loss of customers rather than take on such projects. By using UI components with built-in accessibility, that choice doesn’t need to be made. Read on to learn more about accessibility standards and how the Telerik and Kendo UI Libraries can help sole the challenge.

Making UI Accessible with Progress Telerik and Kendo UI

Telerik is a collection of UI component libraries for .NET (Blazor, MAUI, WPF, WinForms) and Kendo UI is a collection of libraries for JavaScript (React, Angular, Vue, jQuery). Developers use these collections to developer modern and custom UI in no time.

Compliance with the WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines
Support for WAI-ARAI specifications
Keyboard navigation
Themes with high contrast color ratios to pass WCAG 2.2 AA and AAA requirements.
Assistive technology capability (ex: screen reader support)

Aside from accessibility, reasons why developers love Telerik and Kendo UI:

Development teams that build user interfaces with Telerik and Kendo UI component libraries enjoy accessibility features out of the box.

Components covering every requirement including data grids, charts, navigation, layout, menus, and much more.
Well-documented API for customizability.
Tools for easy styling and collaboration with designers.
Legendary customer support.

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Kendo UI for Angular

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Kendo UI for jQuery

Telerik UI for Blazor

Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core

Telerik UI for ASP.NET MVC

If you’d prefer to read the documentation, accessibility compliance is documented for each library.

Kendo UI for Angular Accessibility Kendo UI for React Accessibility Kendo UI for Vue Accessibility Kendo UI for jQuery Accessibility

Telerik UI for Blazor Accessibility Telerik UI for ASP.NET Core Accessibility Telerik UI for ASP.NET MVC Accessibility Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX Accessibility

Telerik UI for WPF Accessibility Telerik UI for WinForms Accessibility Telerik UI for WinUI Accessibility Telerik Reporting Accessibility

Web and Mobile Accessibility Resources

Steps to Take If Your App or Website Violates the ADA

What will you do if a user reports an issue with your digital product’s accessibility? See the five steps to take to identify the issue, remediate and proactively protect your product from further complaints or legal action.

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What’s New in WCAG 2.2

WCAG version 2.2 will remove one guideline add nine new ones! What does that mean for us, practically? Let’s break it down.

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Inclusive vs. Accessible Design: Is There a Difference?

Accessible and inclusive design might be commonly interchanged, but the truth is, these two design disciplines take very different approaches to web design. We’ll examine the differences between the two as well as why it’s important for designers to incorporate both strategies into their practice.

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Explore Accessibility Resources

Discover a collection of articles covering best practices, guidelines, and insights on accessibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Web Accessibility?

Web accessibility refers to the practice of making web UI operable and readable for users with motor, auditory, visual, cognitive, or neurological disabilities. Accessibility experts teach that applications should be created to be Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR) for any user. To achieve that, developers need to make sure that their interfaces work with screen readers, have high contrast color palettes, and support keyboard navigation just to name a few techniques.
What is Mobile Accessibility?

Mobile accessibility is the same concept as web accessibility except that it comes with the additional challenges of optimizing for small screens.
What is the European Accessibility Act (EAA)?

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a European Union directive aimed at improving accessibility for people with disabilities. It sets common standards across EU member states for the design and accessibility of products and services, including websites, mobile apps, public transport, and banking services. The goal is to remove barriers, enhance inclusivity, and ensure equal access for people with disabilities.
What is Section 508?

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mandates that all federal agencies' electronic and information technology (EIT) be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes websites, software, hardware, and other digital content. The law ensures that employees, customers, and the general public with disabilities can access and use government resources on an equal basis as those without disabilities, promoting digital inclusion in federal services and programs.
What is WCAG Accessibility?

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define recommendations for making web content accessible to people with physical and cognitive disabilities. Telerik and Kendo UI comply with the latest—WCAG 2.2—version of these regulations.
What is WAI-ARIA?

The Accessible Rich Internet Applications Suite (WAI-ARIA) is a set of technical specifications for accessing and interpreting web content and web applications. It targets web developers using JavaScript, HTML, scripting, and other rich application techniques.
What is A11y?

“a11y” stands for “accessibility.” It is a numeronym, with 11 representing the count of letters between the letter a and the letter y. The a11y project is an open-source website that serves as an example if an accessible experience.
How do I Make My Apps Accessible?

To make your existing app accessible, you must start with an accessibility audit. From there, you can decide whether you need to update your UI or completely replace it. If you are creating a new app the least expensive method is to use a component library such as Telerik or Kendo UI that has accessibility built in.