The ABCs of WCAG – Mapping Out an Accessible Future
For anyone who has been working in the digital accessibility field, sometimes it can feel like being lost in an alphanumeric soup! And for those of us…
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…
Removing Accessibility Barriers to Promote Independence and Inclusion
"The barriers I face as a blind person can be eliminated by changes to the environment." Those were the words of Jim Sanders, former CNIB president…
The Evolution of the Business Card ...
Business cards are definitely a staple of the business world, but like the typewriter, the ditto machine and the telegram - maybe it's time to leave…
Drop-ping in to the Great White North
A diamond means you're engaged -- so it's only fitting that since we're 'married' to the Drupal content management system that we've signed up as…
2018 - A Year in Review
The office has been pretty quiet the last week and a half. Many on the Echidna team have been taking a well-deserved break and enjoying the holidays…
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…
Promoting Understanding, Not Fear, Is key to Accessibility Awareness
In the world of disability awareness campaigns, the end don't always justify the means. The latest disability faux pas arrived in the form of a…
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Accessibility
The simple fact of the matter is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to accessibility issues. So understanding the differing needs of persons…
18 Must-Have UX Features for Every eCommerce Store
The goal of every eCommerce website is simple on the surface: drive more sales. There’s a lot that goes into making that a reality. One of the most…