AODA and You: First-Hand Answers to Who and Why?
To paraphrase Wilford Brimley, the best reason to ensure your Web site is accessible is simple: “ It’s the right thing to do.” But if you're a…
Recognition, Truth, Engagement - Three Benefits of an Effective Intranet
If our collective COVID-19 experience has taught us anything, it’s that having access to reliable, updated information is integral -- and, maybe even…
No Web of Confusion -- AODA Site Compliance Deadline Not Changed by Provincial Announcement
For many organizations that have been fretting about meeting AODA-compliance deadlines, the Province of Ontario appears to have given them the gift of…
Obama Administration Rolls Out 'White House 2.0'
The Obama administration’s recently launched official Flickr photostream was just the beginning. On Friday, the tech-savvy administration announced…
Digital U for a Digital You -- A Beginner’s Guide to APIs
If you're in the Web world, chances are you've heard the term API – but what does it mean? Many simply nod, smile, and move on to the next topic, but…
Helping Opportunity’s Knock Be Heard by All
There are a tonne of quotes relating to “opportunity” knocking. Many of them focus on responding to its call, seizing the day, and responding. But, if…
Putting the Info Back into Infographics
Infographics must die. At least that was the feeling I expressed a few months ago on Twitter. It was a visceral reaction to my frustration with…
AODA at 10 - We're Still on the Path
Allegedly, we're halfway there. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was introduced in 2005 with the goal of making the…
Adopting open source in the transit and transportation industry
The fundamental building blocks of running an efficient and user-focused public transportation network and building a well-designed, effective, and…
AODA -- Halfway There but Not Actually Halfway There
One of my favourite sports quotes cam during the 2014 NBA draft, when the Toronto Raptors selected Bruno Caboclo with their first-round selection. To…