DrupalCares Response Inspires
On Monday, a scheduled task popped up on my calendar. “Ship to DrupalCon”. This was a task that I had long ago placed in my calendar -- in a time…
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…
Compassion, Consideration Key to Communicating in Our COVID-19 World
Last week the world changed under our watch. New developments arrived almost minute-by-minute as countries around the world put in place measures to…
How To Ask Your Visitors For Personal Info
If you're like most businesses, your website is regularly asking visitors for their personal info - as part of a registration, payment, or contact…
Stumped for Ideas? Go Back to the Future for Inspiration
For some writers, staring at a blank screen can be intimidating. We’re always trying to stay at the vanguard of relevancy, but sometimes new ideas won…
Putting Our Best Foot Forward Against Bullying on For Me Day
Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet. Over the next 14 months, Digital Echidna is supporting a series…
Overcoming the digital bottleneck
As companies move to offering web based services, they run the risk of suffering from a digital bottleneck. A bottleneck occurs when there is a…
Summer Means Echidnas Having Good Times for Great Causes
So we may not be your typical group of Echidnas ( which is actually called a Parade, but I digress). Generally, Echidnas “are very solitary animals,”…
AODA at 10 - We're Still on the Path
Allegedly, we're halfway there. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was introduced in 2005 with the goal of making the…
Wear a Blue Hat Today in Support of Web Standards
Today - November 30, 2009 - is Blue Beanie Day! Wear a blue hat, cap or toque in support of web standards. Why are web standards important…