Amid current global disruptions, Americans must remember to complete a census form—people with disabilities are counting on it. There is no shortage of distraction or disruption in most of our lives right now. From the ever-changing dynamics of the 2020 election cycle, to the evolving measures being put in place to combat the spread of […]
“Show me you can be consistent, then we can talk about being heroic.” This quote comes from the best-selling author, speaker, and physical therapist, Dr. Kelly Starret. Initially it may seem puzzling to begin an article about digital accessibility with a quote about human movement. Still, we would argue that this smart principle is universal […]
On average, three ADA lawsuits are filed in Federal court every day. These lawsuits relate directly to how accessible a website is for those who are disabled, which is more than 1 in 4 individuals in the United States Many forward-thinking organizations have developed an accessibility policy in order to better meet the needs of […]
Having a disability places you in the world’s largest minority group. Currently, 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. Of these, roughly 19.9 million of them have a hard time lifting or grasping, which may make it difficult to interact with a mouse, a keyboard and especially with a mobile phone. […]
Through an international collaboration of experts in digital accessibility, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) published its first version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) in 1999. The WCAG exists to assist website developers and designers in helping people with disabilities around the world access websites. The guidelines are a comprehensive resource for removing […]
According to The World Bank, 15% of the world’s population experiences some form of disability. Is your website able to serve this significant portion of the population? Unfortunately, countless websites exist that cannot be read or used by members of the world’s largest minority. According to the National Business & Disability Council at The Viscardi […]
“Web for all, Web on everything.” – World Wide Web Consortium vision statement Recently, the Globe and Mail published an article (gated) that did an excellent job of capturing the current state of affairs for Canadian businesses regarding how they’re collectively addressing the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requirements. The piece focuses primarily on the […]
With each passing day, technology becomes a more ubiquitous part of our lives. Devices like smartphones and tablets are no longer just a fun escape for most people–they’re our primary means of communicating with one another, allowing us to remain productive and accomplish critical work for our jobs at the same time. However, this poses […]
Website accessibility checklists provide a straightforward method for checking if your site is free of barriers for people with disabilities. While there are many effective methods to improve your organization’s online accessibility, a website accessibility checklist has great appeal because it is easy to understand and use. The checklist covers the most common website accessibility […]
Workplace accessibility is more important than ever from business, ethical, and legal standpoints. Your business might find it easier to focus on accessibility when emphasizing the potential to reach a larger audience than ethical or legal penalties. More people are living with disabilities than you might expect; the Disability Compendium 2017 report claims 12.8 percent […]
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