Laying the Groundwork for Accessible Employment - But You Can Get a Head Start
“Collectively, we started to change the face of disability employment in the province of Ontario.” I’m not one given to hyperbole, but this comment by…
Eleven Steps to Help You Effectively Address and Resolve Online Accessibility Issues
While productive communication is a two-way street, the path can sometimes get rough – especially when you're dealing with potentially contentious…
Questioning the Census -- Mandatory Accessibility Mandates Clarity
When completion is mandatory, so too must accessibility be mandatory. Fortunately this was true of the mandatory Canadian census released this month -…
Echidna Again Ranked Amongst Canada's Top Web Developers by Clutch
For the second straight year, London, ON-based Digital Echidna finds itself recognized by Washington D.C.-based Clutch as one of Canada’s leading web…
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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."
What Can You Do, Not How Can You Fit -- the True Focus of Accessibility
Accessibility isn’t about making people fit into one world, but rather working together to ensure that all barriers are reduced enabling everyone to…
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…
AODA and You: Turnabout and Fair Play
Thinking Ability First is not just about looking past physical and mental limitations, but it's about expanding everyone's horizons. Earlier this…
AODA 2021 -- What You Need to Know Now, Four Months Away from the Deadline
OK. I’ll admit it. In my last post, I was less than complimentary of the whole AODA 2021 deadline and how seriously people were taking it. And while I…