How Digital Accessibility Impacts Organizations & The Future of Web Design
It is all-too-easy to get caught up in the design of digital media—beautiful websites, apps, and emails that frequently leave functionality and…
Picture This: The Nine Corporate Photos You Must Never, Ever, Take Again
Just as not all writing is considered equal; nor is all photography. The digital revolution may have made it easier to take photos, but the skill…
User Experience -- No Magic, No Snake Oil, Just Data and Effort-Driven Results
User Experience is such a broad topic that it can often feel confusing to people not immersed in it. And, unfortunately, the world of web optimization…
Unwrapping Echidna’s Christmas Gifts
Over the next week or so, we'll be recapping the year that was, but today we wanted to extend our warmest wishes for the Christmas season. We are well…
Laying the Groundwork for Accessible Employment - But You Can Get a Head Start
“Collectively, we started to change the face of disability employment in the province of Ontario.” I’m not one given to hyperbole, but this comment by…
Bridging Education and Innovation: Northern Partners with Fanshawe for Student Success in Drupal Web Development
For students looking to enter the job market in web development, having access to the right skills for an ever-changing industry is crucial. Students…
Fatima Khalid - A Rising Star Gets Recognized
We’re thrilled to announce that Digital Echidna’s Fatima Khalid is the recipient of the Women in Communications and Technology’s Leadership Excellence…
Kicking Off 2018 with Content? Question Your Path to Success
As we approach the end of 2017, there are those who approach the new year as a starting line of sorts. It's a time when people can feel the need to…
The importance of human accessibility testing
It’s one thing to design with end users in mind. It’s equally important to ensure that all your primary audience has equitable access to that content…
Reflecting on IWD: A Trail Blazed and a Path Forward
Yesterday, I attended an event commemorating International Women's Day. And as much as I was inspired by the strides we've made in the past, I left…