Street Hockey Champions!
From heat exhaustion in 2009 to Play On! champions in 2010 – The Echidna Team wins first place in the Corporate Division at CBC’s Hockey Night in…
Creating Your Own Job Opportunities Through Networking, Doing
With two elite post-secondary institutions in The Forest City, each year London graduates a steady stream of young talent. The question then becomes…
Making Space at the Table Key to an Accessible Ontario
Accessibility is a part of a larger commitment to diversity -- one that, as a society, can allow us to grow, adapt, and thrive based upon a foundation…
A PSA on Creating Accessible PDFs
In a recent blog post, I discussed how CAPTCHA accessibility is the number-one accessibility issue faced by blind computer users. However, a close…
AODA and You: Putting Your Site to the Test
Whether you're developing your site on your own, or maintaining one that's been developed on your behalf, it's always good practice to regularly test…
When to call a Drupal Expert for an Islandora Project
There’s an old adage that states, “No man is an island.” I’d like to paraphrase that and say no Islandora is an island either, as while a complete…
Intranet Introspection: Communication and Preparation
To date we've discussed a number of steps to make your Intranet launch successful. From understanding requirements to gathering information to…
Reviewing, Reporting, Communications - Six Foundational Items that Transcend All
A few weeks ago, I had the honour of teaching a class at Western's Faculty of Information & Media Studies. The instructor, Dan Brown, is a friend of…
Clear Communication, Eliminating Jargon Lets Your Message Hit the Button
Knowing the right words and knowing the right words to use are completely different things -- and understanding the difference can help you hammer…
Don’t Find Your Voice. Refine It. Your Brand Should Not Be a Costume
Last night was Hallowe’en. Kids and adults alike dressed up, affected new mannerisms and appearances, and enjoyed the evening. And, at the end of the…