International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Canada has made strong efforts to be a leader in this field, hearkening back to 1989 when…
Waving the Flag on 150 Years of Canadian Innovation
On this day, where we celebrate an important part of our national history, we also want to take a moment to acknowledge an exciting partnership that…
WatITis About Learning, Collaboration, and Opportunity
What it is is an opportunity. What it is is a chance to learn. What it is is a chance to meet some of the top information technology leaders in their…
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…
CSUN Rises in San Diego, Shining Light on Accessibility
This week would have been a great time to be in San Diego, CA. It's not just for the weather – though 13 to 21 degrees Celcius and sunshine sounds…
Yoga At The Office? Sure, I'll Try It
All too often we plan our days around trying to get as much done as possible. We’re always moving forward and forgetting to pay attention to the…
Coming Through in the Clutch Lands Echidna on a Global Leaders List
There’s an old adage, often used in sports, that says someone or something has “come through in the clutch.” That usually means that you’ve been able…
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…
Understanding Accessibility - The Challenge with Acronyms Like A11Y
Accessibility covers a variety of topics, but the overriding goal of all its efforts is that you want to make content as easy as possible to…
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…