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Laws and RegulationsOn September 29, 2022, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative John Sarbanes (D-MD-03) introduced legislation building off of the Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ), specifica
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
Laws and RegulationsDepending upon personal preference and ability, people may use various types of assistive technology to navigate the web. Assistive technology includes tools like screen readers, closed captioning, vo
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Standards and GuidelinesInternational Organization for Standardization covers a wide range of consumer and organizational issues. These include working conditions, technology, and scientific testing. The scope of ISO also co
Standards and GuidelinesISO is the acronym for the International Organization of Standardization. Through the collaboration of its members, ISO develops and promotes international standards for working conditions, technology
Assistive TechnologiesThe Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which takes place in January every year, provides an opportunity for innovators from across the globe to showcase their products and introduce futuristic technolog
Visual and Media AccessibilityMicrosoft Word (Word) is one of the most popular word-processing programs and is easy to use. However, even the most professionally created Word documents could present challenges to people with disab
Visual and Media AccessibilityAlexa Heinrich isn’t afraid to be blunt about what companies need to do to create better accessibility on social media.
Inclusive Design PracticesExtended reality (XR) is an umbrella term that includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). The XR Association (XRA) is an organization that was established to teach
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
GeneralForbes said it best. "In-person events are back, but they look nothing like they used to.” While Zoom webinars and online conferences served their purpose over the last few years, real in-person human
Laws and RegulationsThough web accessibility-related requirements and laws are set at the federal level, much of their implementation occurs at the State and local level . This means that implementation is often not unif
Visual and Media AccessibilityIn the fall of 2022, Apple announced the debut of its 14th iPhone series. As with previous iPhone releases, the announcement caused a flurry of excitement amongst Apple users. On September 7, Apple re
Laws and RegulationsAmericans With Disabilities Act (ADA) based digital accessibility lawsuits are on the rise, as are disability lawsuits in general. Why now?
Inclusive Design PracticesIn our digital world, accessibility should be at the forefront of any business or brand owner’s mind when setting up a website. With so much ground to cover to provide an accessible user experience, t
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
Visual and Media AccessibilityAs a business, promoting and advertising goods and services is crucial to growth and development. Print, video, and audio media are all tools for advertising, promotion, and sales. In the age of the I
Visual and Media AccessibilityPowerPoint presentations can be an excellent way to present your ideas to your intended audience. Given the fact that more than 12 million people in the US have some kind of visual impairment, chances
Visual and Media AccessibilityOne of the most widespread beliefs about epilepsy concerns seizures and digital content. The common assumption is that bright flashing lights consistently trigger seizures. Like many myths surrounding
Inclusive Design PracticesThere are currently 2.9 million apps available on the Google Play store. With statistics like that, it’s likely that your business either has an app or is considering developing one. For those managin
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
