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…
Getting a Move On With Accessible Spaces
Our recent move has highlighted for me the benefits of accessible spaces, and the added benefits of thinking accessible, that make a new space a…
Accessibility Can’t Just be Lip Service; Words Must Have Weight
They’re nice words -- but you may hear an echo if you say them because too often they ring hollow in our society. Today is the International Day of…
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…
Putting Accessible Images in Focus
It’s tempting. I get it. Posting a photo to your social media, it would just be so easy to upload and click -- with the obligatory sarcastic comment…
Diverse Views Can Strengthen Accessible Solutions
However objective and empathic a designer or developer is, his or her own life experiences and needs will always determine what he or she designs and…
365 Days of Pride: Our Commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
At Northern, Pride isn’t limited to a month. We recognize the immense importance of respecting and uplifting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community 365 days a year…
Digital Echidna Receives David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility
Digital Echidna is proud to announce that it has received the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. Digital Echidna’s content…
Accessibility for All - Meeting the Needs of our Aging Community
Earlier today I attended a Remembrance Day ceremony, along with a few other Echidnas, at the Cenotaph in London Looking around at the seniors, it…