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…
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…
The Potential Cost to Business of Ignoring Accessibility
From conversion opportunities lost to negative impacts on your business’ reputation to the potential of fines, ignoring accessibility for your e…
Client Relationship Management - on the Web!
As you may, or may not know CRM systems or “ Client Relationship Management” systems are becoming more and more popular in the corporate and non…
A Day in the Life - An All-Too-True Hypothetical Look at Accessibility
Let’s take a journey on this Global Accessibility Awareness Day in the hope that we can all see that less can be so much more. Let’s look over the…
Reflecting on IWD: A Trail Blazed and a Path Forward
Yesterday, I attended an event commemorating International Women's Day. And as much as I was inspired by the strides we've made in the past, I left…
The Benefits of Open-Source? It's Right There in Black and White (House)
Looking for validation that open-source is the way of the future? Look no further than our neighbours south of the 49th as the White House reaffirmed…
Stumping for Votes or Stomping on Customers?
In today's social-media-dominated world, it can be tough separating an individual from the brand he or she represents. But regardless of whether your…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Echidna Team
It’s awfully quiet today at the Echidna office -- and that’s a good thing. All year long, this place is bustling with people putting in countless…
If You Build It, They Will Come ...
Many online entrepeneurs believe that simply "launching" a website for their online business is the key to instant success. Many online businesses…