Why Don't You Care?
In today’s highly competitive marketplace and with many thanks to social media, the consumer has never had so much authority or influence as they do…
How Does it Make You Feel? Why Alt Text May Not Be Enough
The old adage states that a picture is worth a thousand words. Those words, however, are not restricted to just the facts and details – they also…
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…
Echidna Again Ranked Amongst Canada's Top Web Developers by Clutch
For the second straight year, London, ON-based Digital Echidna finds itself recognized by Washington D.C.-based Clutch as one of Canada’s leading web…
Three Social Trends; Three Valuable Lessons
OK, we are officially in 2017 now, but it still feels right to look back on the 2016 that was and continue our review of the past year -- and the…
Consent in the Age of Big Data, Automation, and AI: Why Responsible Data Practices Are a Competitive Advantage
Guest Author: Ben Thompson Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Omaha Steaks We live in a digital world powered by data. And it’s this data…
An Introduction to Sarah, Echidna's Accessibility Consultant
My colleague Jay Menard has written several great posts on website accessibility and the AODA in particular. He has covered why compliance is…
Avoiding Bumps in the Road - Communicating Change
There's an old jocular adage that those of us who have lived for any amount of time in Montreal hold close to our hearts: "There are two seasons in…
AODA and You: Turnabout and Fair Play
Thinking Ability First is not just about looking past physical and mental limitations, but it's about expanding everyone's horizons. Earlier this…