In-depth coverage of WCAG, ADA, Section 508, and enterprise accessibility governance.
Workplace and EmploymentAn inclusive workplace has been described in many different ways ( HUD has attempted to define it) but common to all definitions is the vision of a work environment where people with all varieties of
WCAG Principles and ConformanceIn the last twenty years, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) , a series of guidelines developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and World Wide Web Consortium, or the W3C, have f
GeneralAccessibilityPlus 2021 the Global Conference receives IAAP ( International Association of Accessibility Professionals ) Approval for continuing education units (CEUs). IAAP members that participate in
Workplace and EmploymentRecruiting, hiring, and retaining employees with disabilities enables companies to leverage the talent needed while building and maintaining an inclusive workforce, with minimal to no expense. The fol
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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
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
Laws and RegulationsThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DOH) issued joint guidance on "Long COVID" as a Disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Secti
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
GeneralThe procurement of accessible technology requires an understanding of accessibility requirements, the incorporation of accessibility needs into solicitations, validation of accessibility claims, and a
Laws and RegulationsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, but an increase in enforcement activity indicates there is still work to do.
Assistive TechnologiesThe role of kiosks in public places has grown with the increasing level of digitization in every sphere of life. From the neighborhood grocery store to home improvement stores, movie theaters, histori
Workplace and EmploymentNow that the world of remote working has opened up, more employees are discovering the benefits of working from home. For people living with disabilities, remote work offers myriad opportunities, such
Awareness Days and ObservancesAccessibility.com and 3Play Media announce partnership to promote digital accessibility awareness.
Workplace and EmploymentEllen Cole, a British public relations and marketing consultant, went from feeling down at work to running her own business.
Laws and RegulationsFor many employers, job descriptions are developed for one paramount purpose – to be used in job advertisements, or job postings, to attract the largest pool possible of well-qualified applicants. Thi
Workplace and EmploymentAccording to a survey by hiring service JDP , 93 percent of Americans experience anxiety about job interviews. For 29 percent of Americans, job interviews create more anxiety than public speaking, a f
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.
Assistive TechnologiesWith all the technological advancements we see today, it’s not surprising that the assistive technology market has continued to see exponential growth. However, for employers, it can be hard to keep t
