Digital Echidna and Siteimprove Announce Partnership
Siteimprove is a global software-as-a-service company that empowers website editors to continuously test, fix, and optimize the quality of content…
It’s OK to Live – Social Media is By, For, and About People
When you're moving at the speed of business, it's OK to pull over and take a few minutes to enjoy the scenery. We all need to remember, if I may…
The Frustrations About 'Working Around' Accessibility
The point of accessibility is for users with a variety of needs to use your product. It is not simply to satisfy a federal regulation. If that’s all a…
WatITis About Learning, Collaboration, and Opportunity
What it is is an opportunity. What it is is a chance to learn. What it is is a chance to meet some of the top information technology leaders in their…
Accessibility is About Independence, Not Dependence on Others
While it is unfortunate enough when a process is inaccessible, it is far more frustrating when those in charge of the process expect users with…
Being SMART About Networking Gets Results
Today Echidna’s director of development, Yan Zhang, and I are attending Western University’s Computer Science Breakfast. But we want to do more than…
An Open, Honest Talk About Procurement Improvements
Yesterday, Digital Echidna won a contract with the federal government as part of its Open By Default, open government campaign. We’re obviously…
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
When it comes to developing content for your business’ Web site, does sex matter to you? Should it? Only if you believe the hype. Before I go any…
LinkedIn Lessons About Asking the Wrong Questions
It's also important to watch your p's and q's -- and every other letter in the alphabet -- especially when you're making a request. Because, when it…
Some "Friendly" Advice About Accessibility and Inclusion
Just over a year ago, I wrote about the importance of having accessible options for service providers when persons with disabilities aren’t able to…