International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Canada has made strong efforts to be a leader in this field, hearkening back to 1989 when…
Bill C-81: A Paper Tiger or Real Change? For Your Business it Doesn’t Matter
It’s hard to criticize “progress,” but when progress comes with quotes around it, sometimes the perception of moving forward can be more detrimental…
Putting Accessible Images in Focus
It’s tempting. I get it. Posting a photo to your social media, it would just be so easy to upload and click -- with the obligatory sarcastic comment…
The Power of Personalization and Marketing Automation
Creating and scaling effective marketing campaigns is no easy feat—consumer expectations have evolved, and today’s shoppers are looking for…
Interpreting Your Accessibility Scan
We all want validation. Whether it’s a numeric grade, a hearty thumbs-up, or a big green checkmark. This is especially important when you’ve got a…
Bubble, Bubble, is the iPad for the Blind Worth the Toil and Trouble
A tablet billed as "the iPad for the blind" featuring liquid-bubble Braille output is intriguing, but is it appealing to a niche that may not be there…
AODA and You: What’s in it for me?
There is no one right answer as to why you should make your Web site accessible. Throughout this series, we're trying to give you a broad perspective…
Two Sessions Not To Miss At IslandoraCon
Drupal development firms often work with clients who are using Islandora to manage their digital asset repositories. So when Islandora 8 was released…
Open Source, Open Science, Open Data, and the Future: Part Three of an Interview with Mark Leggott
Digital Echidna will be attending Islandoracon 2017 in Hamilton, ON from May 15-19th. As we prepare, we’re pleased to present part two of a three-part…
Politically De-Motivated - Messaging Lessons from the Campaign Trail
How much is too much? That's a tough question to answer. But we all know what too much is and the key to successfully communicating with your…