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…
Proud to Be One of Canada’s Best Workplaces for Inclusion
At Northern, we’re more than a workplace — we’re a community that thrives on creating a supportive and welcoming environment for all. That’s why we…
Recognizing the Life We Want on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Tomorrow's arrival of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities marks an ideal time for all of us to focus on celebrating our diversity…
The Year that Was in Drupal
When it came to technology, 2016 was a big year for Digital Echidna and the Drupal Content Management System. We're excited to take what we've learned…
Going on the Record - An Inside Look at an Echidna Process
Each RFP we are invited to participate in starts a process. A ritual. We identify a solution, write the proposal, submit, and then… we wait. If we are…
Application Shows Promise in 'Lending' a Set of Eyes to Visually Impaired Users
I can do all manner of things independently – attend school, participate in clubs and extra-curriculars, work, go to Starbucks, and any number of run…
Opening the Book on Closed Captioning!
We've all heard it: "Closed captioning for this program is brought to you by Company X" but have we thought what captioning truly means and what it…
Digital Echidna Is One Of The Fastest-Growing Companies in Canada
Canadian Business and Maclean’s released its 2019 Growth 500 list today, and we’re proud to announce that Digital Echidna has made the list for the…
When I Upgraded To Drupal 8, This Happened
Years ago when I first started working at Digital Echidna, we updated this stand-alone blog site, Thoughts On All Things Digital, to Drupal 8 from an…
Shining a Light on Accessibility - The Importance of Being 'Seen'
"I want to be seen in a positive light, rather than not seen at all. I want to be seen as a contributor and I want to be seen for my potential." It…