In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
GeneralTime and time again, we’ve explained the importance of prioritizing accessibility in day-to-day business operations. It should go without saying that there is a moral imperative to do so. People have
Inclusive Design PracticesCommitting an organization to meet the digital accessibility needs of people with disabilities might require a shift in the organization’s culture. Employees throughout the organization must follow ac
Workplace and EmploymentIt’s time for annual evaluations. You schedule each meeting, think back on the year, plan what to say, and then you remember — your next employee has an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) accommoda
Inclusive Design PracticesThe COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented shift towards remote work, with many organizations adopting work-from-home policies to prevent the spread of the virus. While remote work has brought many
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Workplace and EmploymentGoogle has been around for nearly 25 years. YouTube for 17 years. Countless internet tools, from calorie counters to digital banking, have been commonplace for decades. And yet, many companies are jus
Workplace and EmploymentWhen discussing digital accessibility, the focus is usually on having a user-friendly and inclusive site to engage with current and potential customers or clients — but it’s important to consider acce
Visual and Media AccessibilityQuick Response (QR) codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can be scanned with smartphones and other digital devices. They can store a wide range of data, from website URLs to photos and videos. They
Workplace and EmploymentThe Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) stipulates that an employer with over fifteen employees must provide reasonable accommodations to a person with a disability, provided those accommodations do
Workplace and EmploymentThe hot topic of Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly popular as ChatGPT continues to surprise the world with its impressive abilities. ChatGPT is OpenAI’s trained language model that comm
GeneralIt takes a lot of work to build an accessible website, but going live doesn't mean the work is over. Ongoing testing and updates are a requirement for managing any website, and when trying to stay acc
Workplace and EmploymentFor many years, people with certain disabilities advocated for the right to work from home. These advocates presented this alternative arrangement as a reasonable workplace accommodation. However, com
Visual and Media AccessibilityGoogle Docs is a word processor hosted by Google. It is unique in that it is not based on software on a laptop or desktop – instead, it is a cloud-based application accessible from anywhere. It is als
Education and LearningRegardless of how many things change regarding onboarding and employee management, the need for training remains constant. Whether it is sexual harassment training, job-specific training, or accessibi
GeneralCost can often be a common concern for employers and businesses when it comes to making changes toward accessibility. Physical changes to buildings, such as wheelchair ramps, can seem cost-prohibitive
Workplace and EmploymentThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) states that one in five adults experience mental illness each year. That represents approximately 21% of the entire United States population, meaning tha
Workplace and EmploymentBusiness leaders and their HR counterparts in today’s workplaces need to take more proactive steps to prevent discrimination and promote inclusivity. Many of these professionals have made great stride
Inclusive Design PracticesWith the increase in remote work and non-traditional working arrangements, how will in-person meetings for events or conferences be held to ensure that everyone can participate? What message will the
Workplace and EmploymentNobody’s perfect, no matter how hard you as an employer may try to be. Despite any Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) training you or your staff take, self-study on accessibility, and continuous im
Workplace and EmploymentWithin the three main types of disability (physical, developmental, and behavioral/emotional), there are countless actual disabilities a person may have. Nearly all disabilities can involve using vari
GeneralIt’s no secret that companies handle most customer service issues over the phone. Despite the increasing prevalence of online chat and email-based services, a phone call is still the most common way c
GeneralCreating a successful and profitable business is the goal of most entrepreneurs. Due to the huge number of businesses and easy access created by the internet, your website is critical to getting your
Workplace and Employment20% of children in the United States experience challenges with learning and attention. There has been plenty of research and education to implement support for children with learning disorders, but t
