Accessibility Matters - Educational Back-Up Plans
It seems hard to believe, but we just past Labour Day and school at all levels is upon us. The beginning of school is an exciting time for students of…
Nominations Are Great, but the Work is, Honestly, its Own Reward
There’s a line that you hear repeated ad nauseam during awards season. The ol’ “It’s an honour just to be nominated.” And that’s true -- eventually…
Discourage Bots Not Humans - CAPTCHA Challenges to Accessibility
The Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart – otherwise known as CAPTCHA – is the bane of my online existence. This…
When it Comes to Web Standards and Accessibility, Being Blue is a Great Thing
If you’ve noticed your social feeds are turning blue, it’s got nothing to do with the November blahs and everything about supporting blue beanie day…
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…
Voices Carry - How Personal Should Your Business Get?
Thanks to our always-connected North American business environment, our personal lives often include business – but how often should your business get…
Why It's Essential to Put Your Business in the Palm of Your Customers’ Hands
There are businesses out there that treat mobile is an afterthought. At best, they'll provide a stripped-down version of their main site for use in…
Retiring Chris Hadfield Gave Business An Out-of-This-World Communication Primer
Yesterday Chris Hadfield announced his resignation following 35 years as an astronaut. He’s leaving the public sphere to pursue private interests, but…
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…
Know your business netiquette ...
At some point we all went to our first business event or dinner and it seemed that everyone instinctively knew the proper rules or the etiquette for…