Board Participation - Sometimes You Need to be the Willow
In woodworking, a board needs to be relatively rigid and strong enough to support weight. In organizations, that weight-bearing responsibility remains…
Entropy is Inevitable, Expending Energy -- Yours or Ours -- Can Delay the Chaos
Labour Day weekend is kind of that last kick at the ol’ relaxational can for summer. Today, the kids are off to school and, as Andrew mentioned last…
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…
Acquia-certified Cloud Pro, Martin Anderson-Clutz
There’s an old adage that states, “keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground.” It’s a reminder that whilst we need to focus on the day…
The Opportunity to Make a Difference
You're never too old -- or too young -- to start. And when it comes to volunteering, starting younger can lead to community support becoming a valued…
Digital Echidna takes home award in the 2018 WebAwards competition
Digital Echidna has received the 2018 WebAward Standard of Excellence award for its work on its client, Amico Corporation, website. The recognition…
Prioritizing One Group Over Another is Bad Accessibility
I seldom appreciate the thought of someone else making decisions on my behalf. But this is particularly concerning when these decisions relate to…
J-Say Starts to Bridge Speech and Text Gap for Visually Impaired Computer Control
There are certain pieces of software that are just fascinating to me. A computer that speaks through text-to-speech applications provides worlds of…
Creating Effective Online Presentations
Today, more and more presentations and training sessions are moving online. Having these materials online cuts down on travel and distribution costs…
Do Your Engagements Ring Hollow?
Sometimes we use words with the best intentions but those words can lose their power and their meaning through neglect. Whether you're talking about…