In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
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
Laws and RegulationsWhile the internet has been around for decades, it’s safe to say more people in the U.S. are relying on their computers. As of 2022, 26% of employees work remotely with 16% of companies being fully re
WCAG Principles and ConformanceThe Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ( WCAG ) have existed for 24 years. The first version – aptly named 1.0 – was published on May 5, 1999, and was revolutionary regarding web accessibility. Toda
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
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WCAG Principles and ConformanceNobody is perfect. It is inevitable that, despite best efforts, failure in accessibility will happen, especially in website management. How you deal with it will make all the difference in the eyes of
Laws and RegulationsUnder the Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ), does not explicitly mention digital and website accessibility. When it was written, the digital landscape was still fairly undeveloped, so digital an
Inclusive Design PracticesThe Cosmetic and Beauty Products Manufacturing industry in the United States is worth a whopping 48.2 billion dollars , but how much of that industry is accessible? From packaging to applicators, it s
Disability Rights and HistorySigned in as policy on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act is now celebrating its 32 nd Anniversary. While robust legislation like the ADA is the world's envy, domestically, the foundat
Visual and Media AccessibilityClosed captions offer millions of people who are Deaf or hard of hearing access to TV, live events and work meetings. Audio description, an accessibility solution that assists individuals who are blin
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
Visual and Media AccessibilityWhile we all see color a little differently, there are an estimated 350 million colorblind people worldwide, with men being the most affected (about 8% of men and 0.5% ).
Inclusive Design PracticesAn important goal for all businesses to have is an accessible website . Accessible websites allow people with disabilities to efficiently use them to the same ends as users without disabilities. Acros
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
Visual and Media AccessibilityWhen we think about ensuring digital accessibility, we tend to think about it from the standpoint of functionality and usability. For example, many rules and regulations regarding font size on web pag
Inclusive Design PracticesEverything starts with an idea, then comes the key beginning step of forming a plan. Whether you’re building a website for a new business or doing a complete revamp of an existing site, you’ll need to
GeneralCongrats, you’ve finished your website. After a lot of hard work, you finally have a website that you’re satisfied with — but does it check all of the accessibility boxes?
Laws and RegulationsThanks to a change in tax rules in 2023, people with disabilities can save more without jeopardizing eligibility for benefits. Previously, beneficiaries of ABLE accounts — or, Achieving a Better Life
GeneralJonathan Hassell is the founder and CEO of Hassell Inclusion . As one of the world’s leading accessibility thought leaders, he has demonstrated an incredible talent for finding practical solutions to
Laws and Regulations2022 saw an increase in digital-based accessibility lawsuits in the United States. A total of 2,387 website accessibility lawsuits were filed by the end of the year, according to Accessibility.com’s 2
Laws and RegulationsIn our digital world, it’s important to account for everyone interacting with web content. People with disabilities navigate the web using tools like screen readers, closed captioning, voice recogniti
Media and RepresentationYou won’t find a success criterion in the WCAG guidelines about representation, but your company should take the representation of people with disabilities into account when producing digital content.
Laws and RegulationsSo you’ve done it. You’ve made the effort to make sure your website and business are as accessible as possible. That’s it, then, right? You’ve done your part?
