Teaching Accessibility from the Ground Up
Awareness is the first step. Application and acceptance as the status quo is the ultimate goal. Some major companies in the technology industry are…
Accessibility Matters - Are Retroactive Obligations Realistic?
When it comes to accessibility, we all know what should be done. But those scenarios exist in a Utopian world that doesn't actually exist. The…
AODA and You: What’s in it for me?
There is no one right answer as to why you should make your Web site accessible. Throughout this series, we're trying to give you a broad perspective…
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…
Accessibility Matters - Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared in a disaster is essential for anyone, but having a disability means that particular considerations need to be made. Fortunately, there…
AODA Uncertainty Leaves Companies Asking, 'What's Next?'
With the Jan. 1, 2021 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act deadline for website compliance fast approaching, there are many questions…
Accessibility Matters - The Value of the Right Script
I am an advocate for accessible design by mainstream developers – I appreciate when everything I need works and is labelled nicely. But I've recently…
AODA and You: First-Hand Answers to Who and Why?
To paraphrase Wilford Brimley, the best reason to ensure your Web site is accessible is simple: “ It’s the right thing to do.” But if you're a…
Accessibility is About Independence, Not Dependence on Others
While it is unfortunate enough when a process is inaccessible, it is far more frustrating when those in charge of the process expect users with…
Don't Cheapen Accessibility. Make it Mainstream
In the final days of the 2015 Parapan Am Games in Toronto and surrounding area, organizers began selling tickets for $5, with the hopes of selling out…