Accessibility Matters - Window Dressing or a Door to a Greater Commitment?
Any and all efforts to improve accessibility are appreciated -- but it's better when these highly visible accessibility efforts are more than just…
Facebook's New Way to 'See' Photos for the Blind, Visually Impaired
Facebook offers its users a window into the worlds of their friends, families, and colleagues. However, for visually impaired and blind users, that…
The Dawning of the Age of Honesty
People got it wrong about this whole Mayan Calendar thing. It was never an apocalyptic vision of the future. Rather, the end of that calendar…
Ask Echidna: Does One Size Ever Fit All?
Welcome to our first Ask Echidna blog post, where we answer your questions about Web design, digital marketing, and business solutions. Do you have a…
Twitter & The Tweeting Bike!
Over the past few weeks Twitter has been a large discussion topic in our client meetings - some people are ready to jump on board, while others are…
Free Statistics For My Website?!?
Have you ever wished that could track the number of page hits on your website? Which page on your website is most popular, how much time a user spends…
Lose the Crutches, Let Your Client’s Message Run Free
If you want your content to really take off, you might have to shake off a few crutches. The New York Times regularly reviews its content for usage…
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…
Providing Examples, Removing Barriers to Opportunities Key to Inclusivity Efforts
Earlier this week, I was watching 60 Minutes and they presented a segment on some initiatives that some organizations are working on to close the sex…
Accessibility and the User Experience - Two Sides of the Same Coin
Where does user experience ends and accessibility begin? Aren't they two sides of the same coin? And, if so, how and when should both be incorporated…