Accessibility Matters - Empathy from Exposure
To know the right solution, you have to know the 'right' people, which makes exposure to those who people who benefit from accessible design integral…
Islandora and Drupal: Part Two of an Interview with Mark Leggott
Digital Echidna will be attending Islandoracon 2017 in Hamilton, ON from May 15-19th. As we prepare, we’re pleased to present part two of a three-part…
Putting Automation to Work for You and Your clients
There is an old saying that “you shouldn’t work for a computer, a computer should work for you.” I know we often get frustrated with those daily…
Putting Accessible Images in Focus
It’s tempting. I get it. Posting a photo to your social media, it would just be so easy to upload and click -- with the obligatory sarcastic comment…
The Potential Cost to Business of Ignoring Accessibility
From conversion opportunities lost to negative impacts on your business’ reputation to the potential of fines, ignoring accessibility for your e…
How To Ace Your Drupal Certification Exam
The Drupal community is large and diverse. There are many ways to get involved, but I’d like to talk to you about becoming certified. A great choice…
Board Participation - Sometimes You Need to be the Willow
In woodworking, a board needs to be relatively rigid and strong enough to support weight. In organizations, that weight-bearing responsibility remains…
Get Ahead of Negatives to Make Positive Change
We often talk about the importance of focusing content on the “What’s in it for me?” That conversation is usually a positive one -- intended to show…
A Common Sense Approach to GDPR Prep
“What are all these GDPR emails filling up your inbox?” -- The Guardian. “GDPR. What It Is and How Might it Affect You?” -- The Wall Street Journal.…
More Work, More Reward - Soliciting Honest and Varied Comments
Volume does not always equal value. And when it comes to soliciting both internal and external feedback, it's important to realize that the greatest…