Promising Marrakesh Ratification Limited by Delays by Those who could help most
Canada recently signed off on a landmark treaty that could have far-reaching impact on ending the "book famine" for those requiring accessible…
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…
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…
Google Chrome OS is Aiming for the Cloud(s) ...
Last week the Google Chrome Operating System (OS) was announced, which will make us rethink traditional OS platforms - such as Microsoft Windows…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Our Roots Extend Beyond the Forest City
At Digital Echidna, we want to use our knowledge and expertise to make a difference. As you’ve often heard my colleagues here say, the open-source…
Why It's Essential to Put Your Business in the Palm of Your Customers’ Hands
There are businesses out there that treat mobile is an afterthought. At best, they'll provide a stripped-down version of their main site for use in…