AInspector for WCAG Evaluation open-source tool for web accessibility evaluation. Ainspector has been updated to fix issues in current rules, add new rules to improve identification of accessibility issues and support rules defined in aXe and WAVE/Popetech rulesets, and improve page highlighting. One new rule evaluates the use of the ARIA aria-haspopup attribute to help people understand it should only be used in the limited contexts of referencing dialogs, grids, menus, listbox, menus and tree widgets. AInspector 5.0 includes new experimental rulesets for aXe and WAVE/Popetech rulesets allowing people to use the tool to evaluate content using only the rules associated with those tools. It also provides an online resource to compare the differences in the rule libraries and help people understand how many WCAG requirements are covered by automated rules. Highlighting is also improved for content in iframes. Feedback on the new features will be encouraged in this session.
About this event:
Presenters:
- Jon Gunderson, Accessibility Advocate and Educator, Open Web Accessibiity
Track:
Skill Trees — Every great quest starts with the right skills. Showcase tools, platforms, and practices that empower instructors, support student success, and open new paths for teaching and learning.
Experience Needed:
Intermediate
Learning Outcome:
* WCAG Requirements for accessibility
* Differences in OpenA11y, aXe and WAVE/Popetech rule sets
* Automated versus manual testing for accessibility requirements
Additional Keywords:
WCAG, WCAG Evaluation, Accessibility Rules, ARIA, Disability, aXe, WAVE, OpenA11y
Where and When:
November 4, 2026 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am- Online-only Session
- Zoom