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…
Remote Control: Helping Employees Feel Included, No Matter Where they Are
From a practical point of view, offering workers the ability to work remotely (or from home) can solve a lot of problems. For people with disabilities…
AODA - Less Confusion, More Community
Twelve years in and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act still serves to confuse and confound many people. Where do I start? Will I be…
Ensure Your Presentation Complements - Not Competes With - Your Message
When you want to deliver your message, make sure you're thinking of the entire presentation. It's not just the message that matters, but the packaging…
Drupal – No One-Size-Fits All Approach to Growing, Learning
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending MidCamp – a Drupal event that ran from Mar. 28-30th in Chicago. I've had the good fortune over the…
User Experience -- No Magic, No Snake Oil, Just Data and Effort-Driven Results
User Experience is such a broad topic that it can often feel confusing to people not immersed in it. And, unfortunately, the world of web optimization…
A Trio of Tools to Get Your Message Across
How do you get your message across when you can't be sure that your audience even speaks your language? Repetition, juxtaposition, and clear imagery…
Some "Friendly" Advice About Accessibility and Inclusion
Just over a year ago, I wrote about the importance of having accessible options for service providers when persons with disabilities aren’t able to…
Improving Site Performance: Tips To Speed Up Your Website
A slow site has negative impacts on search engine optimization, can increase bounce rate, and lower site conversions. Taking a surgical approach and…
By Air, Ground or Sea: Key to Accessible Travel is Knowledge
The adage “expect the best and prepare for the worst” is a truism in accessibility, particularly in a hypothetically jurisdictionally-confused, stress…