Accessible Hiring: Right Idea; Historically Wrong Approach
Today marks the end of Disability Employment Awareness Month. And as much as Digital Echidna as a company and I, individually, are strongly involved…
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…
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…
Familiar Faces, ‘New’ Places
I wanted to take a moment to recognize a couple of long-term Echidnas who have recently been appointed to new roles in the company -- and to reflect…
A Persona I Could Learn to Love
There’s an old adage about how you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I’ve never been a fan of that term -- and not just because there’s a little more…
Accessibility and the Charter - 35 Years Later are We Walking the Talk?
A guarantee means nothing if you don't have the will to sustain it. And while today marks a significant anniversary in our country's history, it…
Prioritizing One Group Over Another is Bad Accessibility
I seldom appreciate the thought of someone else making decisions on my behalf. But this is particularly concerning when these decisions relate to…
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…
Committing to Drupal Excellence
Last week, at the TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario awards celebration, we proudly watched as our very own Scott Reeves accepted the inaugural…
George Brown College, CMS Replatforming
Need to Know George Brown’s digital experience serves a broad spectrum of post-secondary education audiences. Its CMS accumulated a wealth of…