J-Say Starts to Bridge Speech and Text Gap for Visually Impaired Computer Control
There are certain pieces of software that are just fascinating to me. A computer that speaks through text-to-speech applications provides worlds of…
An Introduction to Sarah, Echidna's Accessibility Consultant
My colleague Jay Menard has written several great posts on website accessibility and the AODA in particular. He has covered why compliance is…
Ensure Your Accessibility Content is Accessible
If you're going to talk the talk, you should walk the walk. So, if you're going to write content about accessibility, it's probably a good idea to…
Facing WCAG 2.1 Compliance? Your Guide to Meeting Accessibility Standards
Author Jay Ménard Sometimes, when the future looks uncertain, it pays to look to the past for guidance. For many public sector institutions in the…
Diverse Views Can Strengthen Accessible Solutions
However objective and empathic a designer or developer is, his or her own life experiences and needs will always determine what he or she designs and…
Accessibility Matters - Audio Description: How Much is Enough?
Finding the balance between what's ideal, what's needed, and what's acceptable is a key feature -- and challenge -- of accessible practises. And while…
Accessibility and the User Experience - Two Sides of the Same Coin
Where does user experience ends and accessibility begin? Aren't they two sides of the same coin? And, if so, how and when should both be incorporated…
Hardly a Slacker: Slack and Accessibility
We often fall into the habit of focusing on broadcasting information when we discuss accessibility: how can we ensure our message is accessible to the…
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…