by Timi | Aug 1, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Communication Disabilities, Information & Communications, Websites
With at least 4.9 billion active internet users worldwide as of 2021, digital accessibility is more important than ever. Over 1 billion people around the world are part of the disabled community, and each one of these individuals deserves equitable access to in-person...
by Timi | Jul 30, 2024 | Accessible Documents, AODA Standards, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Information & Communications, Media Coverage, Websites
Colorado is one of the first states to mandate that both state and local government agencies adhere to web accessibility standards, with the coming into effect of House Bill 21-1110. As of July 1, 2024, all government agencies are required to implement accessible...
by Timi | Feb 18, 2023 | Information & Communications, Websites
Accessibility affects everyone, and all types of digital content can be improved by following the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Over the last decade, we’ve seen many accessibility features become popular with audiences outside of the...
by Timi | Nov 20, 2022 | Customer Service, Information & Communications, Websites
The internet belongs to everyone — but not everyone enjoys equivalent access. According to a 2021 report from WebAIM, 97.4% of the top one million websites had accessibility issues on their homepages. Web accessibility refers to the practice of making digital content...
by Timi | Aug 13, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Information & Communications, Websites
Is your company committed to ensuring your digital content is accessible to employees with disabilities? Developing and providing accessible digital content to all employees is an important part of fostering a disability-inclusive workplace. In fact, the 2020...
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 25, 2020 | AODA Compliance, AODA Standards, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Disability Statistics, Information & Communications, Integrated Standards Regulation, Websites
Ontario employers take note: compliance deadlines for two significant requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are just three months away. Internet Websites & Web Content By January 1, 2021, all designated public sector...
