In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
Inclusive Design PracticesThere are a lot of considerations that go into setting up the venue for your conference and creating a conference schedule. One of your top considerations should be accessibility .
GeneralAccessibilityPlus 2021 the Global Conference receives IAAP ( International Association of Accessibility Professionals ) Approval for continuing education units (CEUs). IAAP members that participate in
Living with DisabilityIn 2021 it is estimated that over 61 million Americans live with a disability . As the country continues to improve access for all citizens, the use of People-First Language has been widely adopted th
Assistive TechnologiesJust because someone isn’t able to communicate using their voice doesn’t mean they don’t have a lot to say. That’s why using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) as a way to supplement or
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Workplace and EmploymentKevin McDaniel speaks with Craig Leen, Partner at K L Gates , former Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) Director, former Coral Gables City Attorney, and speaker for Accessibility.co
Visual and Media AccessibilityOver the last eighteen months, virtual presentations have become so commonplace that Zoom is as synonymous with a phone call as Kleenex is with a tissue. Just because a workflow is routine, however, d
Living with DisabilityMasking is a social skill that persons with autism adopt in social settings in which non-autistic people expect non-autistic behavior. Examples include faking eye contact, mirroring, minimizing, and d
Living with DisabilityIn 2021 it is estimated that over 61 million Americans live with a disability . As the country continues to improve access for all citizens, the use of People-First Language has been widely adopted th
Awareness Days and ObservancesAccessibility.com and 3Play Media announce partnership to promote digital accessibility awareness.
Media and RepresentationIn 2021 it is estimated that over 61 million Americans live with a disability . As the country continues to improve access for all citizens, the use of People-First Language has been widely adopted th
Media and RepresentationEveryone has encountered language that was at best outdated and at worst intentionally offensive. Here we review outdated and offensive words you should stop using now.
Living with DisabilityOften used to describe where an individual may be on the spectrum, the terms low-functioning and high-functioning require more understanding and consideration.
Living with DisabilityKevin McDaniel speaks with Alycia Anderson, founder of the Alycia Anderson Company, LLC and moderator for Accessibility.com's 2021 Global AccessibilityPlus Conference . Alycia opens up about her child
GeneralWhen you think of accessible games you might think of recent inclusion efforts on Twitch, the team at AbleGamers , or pieces of tech like adapted controllers. While these are all great examples of how
Laws and RegulationsNew York State Senate Bill S6516-A , sponsored by John W. Mannion, and Assembly Bill A8013 , sponsored by Michael Benedetto, would provide preschool programs for students with disabilities and school-
Inclusive Design PracticesAs technology and innovation improve, document accessibility is more an expectation than an aspiration within the assistive technology community. Integration of accessibility checkers into the likes o
Assistive TechnologiesOver the last several decades, technology has altered how we interact with each other. From ordering food at a restaurant to predicting global events, the technological revolution continues to usher i
Assistive TechnologiesAndroid and iOS have helped revolutionize the world of mobile communication technology. In 2019, it is estimated that 2.7 billion people owned a smartphone . Of those 2.7 billion users, approximately
Laws and RegulationsAssistive technologies are rapidly evolving, leading to the development of innovative and user-friendly devices for persons with disabilities. Legislation plays a key role to support and promote the u
Media and RepresentationA distinct fashion sense wasn’t what got Bradford and Bryan Manning interested in starting a t-shirt company. Quite the opposite. Their journey from business gigs in NYC to charitable company cofounde
Laws and RegulationsOn July 26, 2021, President Biden celebrated the 31 st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”), the pioneering legislation which then-Senator Biden originally co-sponsored in 19
GeneralThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the adverse effects of social isolation, including depression, poor sleep quality, impaired executive function, accelerated cognitive decline, poor cardiovas
