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Awareness Days and ObservancesFor years, Black Friday has been associated with the experience of going to stores to shop. Long lines, massive crowds, and the occasional in-store brawl have come to embody this holiday tradition.
GeneralWebsite usability measures how simple or challenging something is to use. However, usable digital content isn't necessarily accessible.
Inclusive Design PracticesDigital accessibility is based on four broad principles, enabling online content to be more accessible, according to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). According to these principles, the
Inclusive Design PracticesWebsites serve the same purpose as brick-and-mortar employees: they're the digital face of your business.
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Visual and Media AccessibilityIf your team shifted to remote work during the pandemic, you're probably already familiar with a tool called Slack. Slack is an integral part of many companies day-to-day internal communications. It f
Disability Rights and HistoryImagine you’re in high school and you’ve found a way to compete on the varsity team all year. You feel included, you feel like part of something larger, and you know that you’re showing what a disable
Visual and Media AccessibilityFrom pitching a big idea to live demonstrations to employee training, there are plenty of reasons to make a slideshow. Slideshows layout and breakdown large pieces of information into easily digestibl
Inclusive Design PracticesMuch of today’s commerce and interaction happens through mobile apps. There’s an app for almost everything a person needs, from ordering fast food to paying rent. With more services moving to mobile a
Assistive TechnologiesAssistive technologies have evolved rapidly in recent years, providing people with physical disabilities with various assistive devices to match their requirements. As older technologies phase out, we
Inclusive Design PracticesEach year our world becomes more reliant on digital devices to stay connected and actively participate in society. More than 90 percent of United States households have at least one computer, twice as
Assistive TechnologiesSmartphone apps have integrated into many aspects of our daily lives. You can use apps to adjust home thermostats, power appliances, or even pay bills. But did you know you can also use apps to contro
GeneralDigital accessibility has not been a priority for many companies until recently. However, now that they know their website isn't accessible, they want to fix it and are unsure where to start.
GeneralVirtual Reality (VR) is already changing how people engage with games, applications, and other digital interfaces, and companies worldwide are constantly working to develop the technology further and
Living with DisabilityIt can be easy to feel like the only accessibility tools regularly in use are ones specifically targeted at those with disabilities. While solutions like screen readers, voice-to-text software, and au
Assistive TechnologiesArtificial intelligence is an evolving technology with great potential to enhance digital accessibility. More persons with disability can now access services in the digital world thanks to AI and mach
Living with DisabilityOn August 24, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden announced his plan for a broad student loan forgiveness initiative. The unprecedented plan would forgive $10,000 of federal student loans for borrowers und
Assistive TechnologiesThere are five widely used browsers Google Chrome, Apple’s Safari, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera.
Assistive TechnologiesHearing loss is a growing concern worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, by 2050, one in four people will experience hearing difficulty. In the US alone, 13% of adults
GeneralAs the technology behind Virtual Reality (VR) is becoming more advanced, and the tools are more widely available, the world is paying a lot of attention to the role it could have in our lives. And sin
Assistive TechnologiesThe Apple Watch is a diverse device that offers many features that make life simpler for its users. Smartwatches like the Apple Watch are great tools for monitoring health and fitness data. The Apple
WCAG Principles and ConformanceThe Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the primary standards for guiding and testing digital accessibility . The most current version, WCAG 2.1 , was published in 2018, and the First Publ
Inclusive Design PracticesMaking your website accessible might seem intuitive, especially when you’ve covered the sensory disabilities like providing captions and integration with screen readers. However, many other types of d
