Deque Systems
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital accessibility |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Herndon, Virginia , United States |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Preety Kumar (CEO) |
| Products | Accessibility testing software, consulting, educational services, axe tools |
Deque Systems () is a company focused on digital accessibility, with its main office located in Herndon, Virginia, and additional branches in Kavuri Hills Madhapur, Hyderabad, India, as well as Utrecht, The Netherlands.
History
Established in 1999, Deque Systems offers specialized accessibility testing software, consulting, and educational services. The organization is currently under the leadership of CEO Preety Kumar.
In June 2015, the company made its accessibility rules engine, axe-core, open source to foster greater collaboration within the industry. By May 2020, Deque consolidated its product lineup under the axe brand name, discontinuing the WorldSpace label.
During September 2020, Deque uncovered significant accessibility problems in vote-by-mail applications used across numerous U.S. states and implemented solutions prior to the 2020 Presidential Election.
Products
Deque provides tools, services, and training designed to help organizations meet standards such as the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508, the European Accessibility Act, and EN 301 549.
Deque University delivers online courses in accessibility education ranging from beginner to advanced levels, including preparation for the International Association of Accessibility Professionals CPACC certification.
Axe Tools
axe comprises a collection of accessibility testing solutions tailored for HTML, Android, and iOS platforms, all built upon the open source axe-core engine.
Major components within the axe suite include: axe Devtools, axe Monitor, and axe Auditor.