Flight Sends Grounded AODA Expectations Soaring
My expectations about AODA and its real-life implementation may have been grounded in a frustrating reality lately, but a recent travel experience has…
Does Your Business Yelp?
I was recently involved in a discussion about Yelp and how to use it to maximize a business's exposure. While I was already aware of the common…
Don’t Find Your Voice. Refine It. Your Brand Should Not Be a Costume
Last night was Hallowe’en. Kids and adults alike dressed up, affected new mannerisms and appearances, and enjoyed the evening. And, at the end of the…
A Fate Worse than Death? Conquering Public Speaking at Camps, Conventions
Over the years, I've had the pleasure of attending a number of events. Some, I've been just an attendee, soaking up the information as it's presented…
We Shone the Spotlight on Accessibility; Now Let's Keep it in Permanent Focus
So while we may wrap up our month-long (with a few extra bonus days) blog focus on accessibility, that doesn't mean the issue shouldn't remain top of…
Snowstorm Lessons: Clearing a Path to Success
We got a bit of snow in London today. Nothing blizzard-like, mind you, but more than enough to make it tough to get around. Walking to work, I…
The ABCs of WCAG – Mapping Out an Accessible Future
For anyone who has been working in the digital accessibility field, sometimes it can feel like being lost in an alphanumeric soup! And for those of us…
Experiencing the Web as a Near Totally Blind User - First-Hand Accessibility Part I
I've talked in detail about specific accessibility improvements that affect me directly as a blind computer user. In a new series that I'm starting…
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…