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…
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AODA and You: Staying Compliant
So… now what? Earlier this year, we did a four-part series (see links at the bottom of this article) on how to ensure your Website meets the standards…
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…
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"One of my goals as a co-op student is to develop my skills as a developer. I appreciate that Northern provides time at the start of my co-op for me to focus on training before tackling real-world projects, as well as a knowledgeable mentor to guide me to resources to help me progress. I also appreciate that Northern holds professional development highly and encourages its employees to improve their abilities regardless of skill level."
Austin You, Web Developer (Co-Op)
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"One of my goals as a co-op student is to develop my skills as a developer. I appreciate that Northern provides time at the start of my co-op for me to focus on training before tackling real-world projects, as well as a knowledgeable mentor to guide me to resources to help me progress. I also appreciate that Northern holds professional development highly and encourages its employees to improve their abilities regardless of skill level."
Winning Web Solutions Requires a Team Effort
This evening, the Echidna team will be gathering together in a private box to watch our junior hockey team. It’s a great opportunity to leave the shop…
By Air, Ground or Sea: Key to Accessible Travel is Knowledge
The adage “expect the best and prepare for the worst” is a truism in accessibility, particularly in a hypothetically jurisdictionally-confused, stress…
A Day in the Life - An All-Too-True Hypothetical Look at Accessibility
Let’s take a journey on this Global Accessibility Awareness Day in the hope that we can all see that less can be so much more. Let’s look over the…
AODA -- Halfway There but Not Actually Halfway There
One of my favourite sports quotes cam during the 2014 NBA draft, when the Toronto Raptors selected Bruno Caboclo with their first-round selection. To…
Prioritizing One Group Over Another is Bad Accessibility
I seldom appreciate the thought of someone else making decisions on my behalf. But this is particularly concerning when these decisions relate to…