Compassion, Consideration Key to Communicating in Our COVID-19 World
Last week the world changed under our watch. New developments arrived almost minute-by-minute as countries around the world put in place measures to…
Accessibility – No Need to Accommodate
I'm a content guy. Not only do I love words, but I understand their power. I've had the distinct honour and pleasure to play a key role in Digital…
Putting the Action Back in Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Thursday, May 18, 2023 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, but at this point, it may be worthwhile to retronym GAAD to Global Accessibility Action…
Accessibility Matters - Exploring the Hows and Whens of Alternative Text
The most frustrating part of accessing the web as a blind user, in my opinion, is images. Whether they're infographics or pictures used to add a…
Accessibility and Everyday Emergencies
When time is of the essence, it's important to ensure that essential interactions are available -- an issue that people with accessibility challenges…
Our Very Own Drupal North Star
Digital Echidna is proud to share that Pat Gilbert, our New Business Manager covering the east part of Canada, has been elected as President of the…
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…
Accessibility is a Journey - Long-Term Strategies to Keep You on the Right Path
The Jan. 1, 2021 deadline for AODA website compliance is fast approaching. Some may see it as an end to a 16-year effort; others appear to be treating…
Accessibility Matters - Window Dressing or a Door to a Greater Commitment?
Any and all efforts to improve accessibility are appreciated -- but it's better when these highly visible accessibility efforts are more than just…
The Give and Take of Accessibility
Did you know that not all guidelines of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 are required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with…