Accessibility, Ability First Makes Champions of Us All
Tomorrow morning, we'll be attending the Ability First Champion awards. Digital Echidna's owner, Andrew McClenaghan, will be delivering a brief speech…
Make Sure Your Site is Mobile to Move Your Business Forward
Is your site taking your business as far as it should? Without a mobile-friendly site, you may not only find yourself stuck in neutral, but -- as of…
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…
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…
We Have the Power -- and Responsibility -- to Ensure the Web We’ve Always Wanted is Open to All
We can create the web we want -- but, to quote Stan Lee, with great power comes great responsibility. It’s one thing to create the web in our own…
Accessibility Matters - Technology's Promise Must Be Augmented by Humanity's Will
Today is the United Nation's International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Its theme, this year, is " Sustainable Development: The Promise of…
Keeping Blue Beanie Day Top of Mind (and Head!)
This year, with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act’s (AODA) Jan. 1, 2021 deadline for website compliance fast approaching, Blue…
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…
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…
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…