The Cost of Accessibility

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By: Jolene MacDonald
April 10, 2023

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The help of an accessibility professional can save money. Let's face it. Most designers and marketers don't know much about accessibility.

Web and Media Accessibility

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By: Gloria Zibaei
January 23, 2023

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Here's a checklist for designers and programmers. These are the things to think about when creating websites, webpages and PDFs.

Metadata, Search Engines and Accessibility

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By: Gloria Zibaei
September 20, 2022

A magnifying glass marked metadata views a keyboard with a accessibility symbol in the position of the lens.

 

People talk about the term metadata regarding digital documents and e-books, but what is it? And what makes it so important when it comes to accessibility and search engines? Keep on reading!

Digital Accessibility

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By: Jolene MacDonald
June 4, 2022

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The digital age is advancing unlike any time before it. We have so much information at our fingertips. There are so many exciting easy-to-use programs and devices. Most importantly, more people are able to access information with them! Here's a checklist for designers and programmers. These are the things to think about when creating websites, webpages and PDFs.

A Capital Idea: Capital Letters, Acronyms, and Accessibility

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By: Van Thompson
March 27, 2022

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When you're reading something and come across a word entirely in capital letters, it's most likely an acronym. You might not have thought that this use of letters can become an issue for someone listening to a document.

A Christmas Wish

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By: Andrew Tutty
December 22, 2021

A tag hangs from a christmas tree reading wish with the title My Christmas Wish beside it.


We all know that Santa has that unique Christmas Magic that makes everything possible. So, my dear old Santa, I have a little letter here for you to read.

The World Wide Web at your fingertips, right? Mostly, but not for everyone.

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By: Andrew Tutty
October 22, 2021

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Access is easy. Get a computer, an Internet service provider, a cell phone, take a few courses, and there you have it. The World Wide Web at your fingertips, right? Well, most people might think so, but not everyone.

The Oversights of Overlays

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By: Van Thompson
August 26, 2021

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Unfortunately, automating a difficult task often has its problems. For some things, there is no easy, quick fix. Before you decide on an accessibility overlay, it's best to take a good look at what this technology can and can't do. 

The Importance of Human Experience in Accessibility

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By: Van Thompson
August 6, 2021

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Can an accessibility checker powered by artificial intelligence ever replace a real human auditor? Here’s why technology can’t do it alone.