Accessible Voting - Sometimes X Can't Always Mark the Spot
As a regular follower of politics who has never missed an opportunity to vote, I am interested in the accessibility of the voting process: from…
Unlock Business Opportunities With Our Accessibility Check‑Up
Accessibility requirements are continually evolving. A site that was considered accessible as recently as last year may already need updates to meet…
Get Ready to Ride the Google Wave!
Late last week Google unveiled what they consider the future of online communication - "Google Wave". The service seems to combine Gmail and Google…
Free Statistics For My Website?!?
Have you ever wished that could track the number of page hits on your website? Which page on your website is most popular, how much time a user spends…
Incoming Links and SEO
At Echidna, we’re often asked by clients – does adding a “Links” section or a “Resources” section to my website increase my website’s ranking in…
Stylebot Me! (and Web Accessibility)
I recently read an article on Mashable.com talking about “Stylebot”. Stylebot is an extension of Google’s browser, Chrome, and allows you to access…
Flash and Your Target Audience
In a recent blog we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of using images or Flash as part of your website’s navigation structure. SEO Search…
Application Shows Promise in 'Lending' a Set of Eyes to Visually Impaired Users
I can do all manner of things independently – attend school, participate in clubs and extra-curriculars, work, go to Starbucks, and any number of run…
Headlining Reasons to Think Ability First
Last Friday morning, at the Ability First's Champion Awards breakfast, I was in the company of enlightened people. That might be a strong statement…
Engaging Communities Through New Media Art
Raphael Lozano-Hemmer is a new media artist that combines technology and community to create engaging interactive art installations. Raphael’s art…