David Berman Communications

12/18/2025

Breaking: New ACA regulations for digital accessibility just published! Join my free webinar.

I am delighted to share breaking news: Yesterday (December 17), the Government of Canada published the new ICT regulations for digital accessibility under the Accessible Canada Act. Starting with deadlines in 2027, government agencies and federally regulated companies and organizations will need to conform to Canada's version of EN 301 549.

In 2018, my team helped strengthen and clarify the Act's wording. In 2024, I served on the standards committee that advocated for the adoption of EN 301 549 as a Canadian standard for digital accessibility.

This year, we were rated #1 nationally by the federal government for digital accessibility conformance testing. We've been helping strategize accessibility for over two decades, and now we're poised to help you unpack this challenging opportunity. Here's your invite to my free webinar (please share with all who would benefit)...

Webinar: Canada's new regulations for digital accessibility: what you need to know
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST | free online webinar
Featuring: David Berman, CPWA, ADS

Why attend:
- Precisely what you must do vs. what you could and should do
- What the 2027 and 2028 deadlines mean for your organization ... and all Canadians
- The distinction between EN 301 549 and WCAG 2.1 AA (as well as 2.0 vs. 2.1 vs 2.2!)
- How to align your compliance strategy with your size, budget, and jurisdiction ... while reaping the "accessibility dividend"
- Expert answers till you run out of questions

Register for free:
https://davidberman.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XHdVVu7MQ9aiok_LNbwWcA

The Accessible Canada Act's regulations for digital ICT (information and communication technologies) were published on December 17, 2025, including deadlines for training and EN 301 549 conformance in 2027 and 2028. Obligated organizations must prepare to meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standard across digital platforms to ensure content is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.

Join internationally recognized accessibility expert David Berman for a critical webinar that provides in-depth insight into the new compliance requirements for the Accessible Canada Act. In this compelling webinar, David will put the new ICT regulations into the perspective of Canada's remarkable history of leadership in creating a more accessible world. We'll cover the details of what you must do, by when, and how to choose your next steps.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the webinar or get the recording. This webinar will be recorded and available for all registrants. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event that delights all participants. We provide captioning and ASL interpretation for our webinars. For questions about other accommodations or preferences (or need expert advice on anything that can't wait until then!), contact [email protected] or call 613-728-6777.

See you there!

12/03/2025

Happy to all: what a great way to celebrate. It was such a delight to be a guest again in the CAST space! Thank you again, Kelli and Luis!

Inclusion by design. Kelli and Luis join accessibility expert David Berman to unpack ADA Title II changes and global accessibility trends.

Don’t miss S5 E4 of The Learning Experience: https://www.cast.org/resources/tips-articles/the-learning-experience-s5-e4-design-without-tradeoffs-podcast/

04/07/2025

No-fee access for our followers: our new "Creating accessible interactive maps for the web" guide

Creating Accessible Interactive Maps for the Web Posted on March 11, 2025April 3, 2025Author Hannah BermanCategories Recipes “A metaphor for good information design is a map.” | Edward Tufte Creating digital interactive maps that are accessible not only ensures compliance with accessibility stan...

11/13/2023

My course is this Thursday aft: we’re close to selling out!

Final call: eAccessibility | Online course | Nov 16 | 12:30 - 4:30 PM ET | Office, InDesign, PDF, Web for the new legislation (including WCAG 2.1!) Easy steps for including your entire audience. Join us by registering at https://wcag2.com/next

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eAccessibility course with David Berman Easy steps for including your entire audience. Our most popular live masterclass: Web, Office, InDesign, PDF, Google Docs for the new legislation (including WCAG 2.1!) Includes a free one-on-one telecoaching session post-course! (only valid for Regular ticket....

11/09/2023

Welcoming all to my online course on November 16: no prerequisites!

We’ll cover the latest legislation and standards so you’ll gain what you need to know to start succeeding in designing .

Register: https://wcag2.com/next

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eAccessibility course with David Berman Easy steps for including your entire audience. Our most popular live masterclass: Web, Office, InDesign, PDF, Google Docs for the new legislation (including WCAG 2.1!) Includes a free one-on-one telecoaching session post-course! (only valid for Regular ticket....

11/02/2023

♿ : How do I know what I gotta do vs. what I oughta do? Do I really need to know all these nerdy details? Find out at my course on November 16.

To register, visit http://wcag2.com/next

eAccessibility course with David Berman Easy steps for including your entire audience. Our most popular live masterclass: Web, Office, InDesign, PDF, Google Docs for the new legislation (including WCAG 2.1!) Includes a free one-on-one telecoaching session post-course! (only valid for Regular ticket....

10/26/2023

Where does AI meet online accessibility?

Join us on Nov 16 at our online half-day course to learn all about web accessibility. We'll introduce you to the approach you need to create and maintain an accessible web presence, without tradeoffs!

Please register:

eAccessibility course with David Berman Easy steps for including your entire audience. Our most popular live masterclass: Web, Office, InDesign, PDF, Google Docs for the new legislation (including WCAG 2.1!) Includes a free one-on-one telecoaching session post-course! (only valid for Regular ticket....

10/06/2023

Packing my bags for ’s mEnabling2023 this coming week in Washington DC: I hope you'll join us there or online!

Looking forward to so many expert speakers as well as sharing my thoughts on accessibility and AI ... this Wednesday!

06/12/2023

15 years... Most days, it's difficult to notice the heart and caring that goes into web standards. And then there are days where the caring of the beautiful nerds shines through.
Purple was the favourite colour of Rebecca Alison Meyer, who passed away twelve hours into her sixth birthday. Rebecca was the daughter of prolific CSS standards pioneer Eric Meyer. CSS colour was named in her honour. Kinda like naming a star online. #639

I recently encountered a visual bug where the style I was attempting to apply to an SVG element just wasn’t working. My first instinct when…

05/16/2023

Enjoying final rehearsal with for our GAAD webinar Thursday at 2 pm ET, "Lessons Learned: Canada’s Past, Present, and Future Leadership in Digital Accessibility"

Join as my guest! (okay, it's free... :) ) or register for the recording if you're busy with other events!

3Play Media hosts an active webinar series with expert speakers on web accessibility, accessibility law and lawsuits, captioning, and more. Register here.

04/27/2023

Happy World Communication Design Day, celebrating the creation of Icograda (now the International Council of Design) way back in 1963. Happy 60th! Today, more than ever, I'm reminded of the importance of the world's graphic and communication designers working together to help design a safer, more inclusive civilization.