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Education and LearningIn early 2020, college instructors worldwide suddenly found themselves teaching online. Many instructors and students struggled at first. Some lessons, such as science labs, do not lend themselves wel
Living with DisabilityVirginia Jacko has been working in accessibility and advocacy for a long time. She’s been the president and CEO of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 2005. She says the org
Workplace and EmploymentThe ADA mandates that employers provide equal job opportunities to individuals of differing ability levels. Companies will often uphold these laws through a lack of discriminating hiring practices. Ad
Visual and Media AccessibilityIn the current information landscape, video is the dominant content medium. While this is apparent in the entertainment world (streaming services, video podcasts, etc.), it's also the case in the busi
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Education and LearningOnline learning presents accessibility challenges. It also offers opportunities. Designing eLearning that meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) can be challenging. But online learning can
Education and LearningMaking digital learning more accessible and more impactful begins with understanding the diverse needs of the learners. Digital accessibility in education covers the whole spectrum of students with di
Visual and Media AccessibilitySocial media is a fixture in our society. Through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter people worldwide can connect. The corporate space has also benefited. Thanks to social media, small bu
Workplace and EmploymentChoosing a career path is can be an exciting part of life. However, for many Americans with disabilities, accessibility barriers often make this process unnecessarily tricky and sometimes impossible.
Living with DisabilityFriends and well-wishers have come together to help raise funds for Georgia Reed of Calais, Vermont. According to Vermont paper Seven Days , the fundraising campaign aims to help pay the $60,000 down
Workplace and EmploymentEmployees living with physical disabilities such as prosthetic limbs or paralysis may ask you to accommodate a service animal. It can be challenging to accommodate a dog in the office, but it’s worth
Workplace and EmploymentJob carving is the practice of creating a job tailored towards an employee's skill set.
Awareness Days and ObservancesDisabilities can come with many challenges − in seeking medical care, in daily life, in work, in socializing. One aspect that many do not consider, or perhaps even know about, is the chronic pain that
Visual and Media AccessibilityAs any web designer will know, one of the critical elements of your website is its color scheme. However, using a variated color scheme can sometimes make content challenging to read for people with c
Inclusive Design PracticesLast week, Accessibility.com hosted their AccessibilityPlus event, "Add to Cart: Creating an Accessible e-Commerce Experience." You can access the content on demand if you missed that event by clickin
Education and LearningThe concept behind universal design is simple. Instead of adapting built environments to disability needs, design them to be universally accessible by nature. Can educators apply the same idea to lear
Workplace and EmploymentUnder the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers don’t have to provide personal medical devices, as they don’t count under the ‘reasonable accommodations’ guidelines. However, you may be as
Education and LearningCustomer service communication often comes in three forms: phone, email, and chat. Your customers with disabilities will likely encounter your service through all these channels, so it’s critical that
Education and LearningIn the simplest terms, inclusive education means ensuring that all students have equitable access to education, no matter their individual needs or barriers to learning. This would mean ensuring that
GeneralThe procurement process—finding and purchasing the goods and services necessary to run a business—can be lengthy and time-consuming. The multi-step procurement process for an average business likely i
Workplace and EmploymentIn recent years, major businesses have encouraged more serious efforts toward accessibility in their organization's core processes. The trend has resulted in the designation of Chief Accessibility Off
Inclusive Design PracticesIt may still be somewhat rare to find leadership roles focused only on accessibility in many organizations, but as prioritizing accessibility becomes a more common goal, strong leaders in accessibilit
Media and RepresentationPerson-first language (PFL) involves putting emphasis on a person rather than their disability. When using person-first language, for example, one would say “the man who is blind” rather than “the bli
