AODA and You: Staying Compliant
So… now what? Earlier this year, we did a four-part series (see links at the bottom of this article) on how to ensure your Website meets the standards…
Facebook's New Way to 'See' Photos for the Blind, Visually Impaired
Facebook offers its users a window into the worlds of their friends, families, and colleagues. However, for visually impaired and blind users, that…
2014 – The Year that Will Be
Over the past week or so, we've looked back fondly at the year that was in 2013. We wrapped up the year discussing social success stories…
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…
AODA Compliance Deadline Tips for the Non-Compliant
The old adage states that hindsight is 20/20. And as 2020 comes to a close, we’re seeing increasing numbers of businesses embracing that statement --…
Headlining Reasons to Think Ability First
Last Friday morning, at the Ability First's Champion Awards breakfast, I was in the company of enlightened people. That might be a strong statement…
Wear a Blue Hat Today in Support of Web Standards
Today - November 30, 2009 - is Blue Beanie Day! Wear a blue hat, cap or toque in support of web standards. Why are web standards important…
Google Feels That News Publishers Don't Understand ...
A few weeks ago newspaper and magazine publishers signed a declaration to limit access to their website content. The declaration stated that…
Remote Control: Helping Employees Feel Included, No Matter Where they Are
From a practical point of view, offering workers the ability to work remotely (or from home) can solve a lot of problems. For people with disabilities…
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…