Accessibility Checkers: Are They Enough?

Guest David Herr, VP of Enterprise Solutions at Allyant joins Chad and Dax to talk about accessibility checkers and discuss the answer to “Are they enough?” Do you know what the standards are they are checking for? David talks about the difference between CommonLook Validator and CommonLook PDF and announces CommonLook Online. We take a moment to lament about fixing errors manually and with power tools. Make sure you stick around to hear the announcement of PAC for MAC! It is here (online)! We wrap up by talking about Perfection versus No Significant Barrier and why State and Federal institutions cling so tightly to the Standard versus “no significant barrier” Chad’s Ah-Ha moment at the end about tagging a list item as a paragraph will make sense once you hear why!

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Guest Profile

David Herr brings more than four decades of experience in technology, sales, and leadership, with the last 13 years dedicated to advancing accessibility in global markets. Known for building trusted partnerships and growing new ventures into thriving businesses, David has held key roles at both CommonLook and Texthelp while actively contributing to industry leadership through the W3C and IAAP. His blend of technical expertise and relationship-driven approach makes him a passionate advocate for accessibility and a trusted voice in the assistive technology community.