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4 Digital Accessibility Features That Benefit Everyone
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...
Amazon earns top score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index based on ratings in categories including culture and leadership, access, and employment practices
Amazon earned a “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” designation for the fifth year in a row after getting a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index. The index is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities and...
Make It Safe for Employees to Disclose Their Disabilities
I’ll start with the good news: Many organizations are employing a greater number of persons with disabilities than ever before. Many have committed to a deeper understanding of what inclusion means for persons with disabilities, subgroups therein (such as persons with...
Disability inclusion at work: What it is and why it matters
What is disability inclusion at work? Disability inclusion at work is about more than hiring people with disabilities. An inclusive workplace values all employees for their strengths. It offers employees with disabilities — whether visible or invisible — an equal...
How Accessibility Teams and Executives Can Work Together for Disability Inclusion
Digital accessibility is no longer an option for companies; it's a necessity. But inclusion starts with all of us, so here's how teams can work with their executive bench to help ensure accessibility for all. With the rapid acceleration to digital stemming from...
Airlines can’t seem to safely transport my wheelchair, but they’ve found a way to move horses by air
Air Canada recently announced a service that allows for the safe transport of horses by air. Yet airlines continue to treat mobility devices like luggage rather than a vital piece of medical equipment, says disability advocate Peter Tonge. 'I call on the airline...