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…
Teaching Accessibility from the Ground Up
Awareness is the first step. Application and acceptance as the status quo is the ultimate goal. Some major companies in the technology industry are…
Intranet Benefits? How About a 25 Per Cent Productivity Boost and Engaged Employees?
It would seem intuitive that the more people talk, the more information gets shared, and the more involved your employees would feel, right? A well…
The Frustrations About 'Working Around' Accessibility
The point of accessibility is for users with a variety of needs to use your product. It is not simply to satisfy a federal regulation. If that’s all a…
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…
Interpreting Your Accessibility Scan
We all want validation. Whether it’s a numeric grade, a hearty thumbs-up, or a big green checkmark. This is especially important when you’ve got a…
Accessibility Matters - Are Retroactive Obligations Realistic?
When it comes to accessibility, we all know what should be done. But those scenarios exist in a Utopian world that doesn't actually exist. The…
No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Accessibility
The simple fact of the matter is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to accessibility issues. So understanding the differing needs of persons…
The Give and Take of Accessibility
Did you know that not all guidelines of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 are required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with…