Top 5 ADA Accommodations for People with Diversabilities
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991) prohibits disability-based discrimination in private places of public accommodation, employment, transportation, telecommunications, and other domains. ADA accommodations for people with disabilities are changes to a workplace, public space, or commercial facility to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as people without disabilities. Which Disabilities […]
What Types of Services Do Communications Consultants Offer?
Strategic communication is vital for any businesses’ long-term success. It helps organizations focus on their mission, values, and objectives. While some organizations may want to handle their business communications themselves, partnering with experienced communications consultants is a more effective and efficient way to enhance communication. Additionally, working with a communications consultant is a great way […]
4 Things to Know About Communication Through Sign Language
Nearly half a million people use American Sign Language (ASL) every day to communicate. This visual language was not created by a committee but evolved naturally, just as other languages do. Communication through sign language is critical for individuals in the Deaf community who may not have other ways to easily communicate. When working with […]
How Applied Development’s Strategic Consulting Services Can Help Your Organization See the Big Picture
Having good strategies in place is key for any organization. While there is a certain amount of steps you can take without a fully fleshed out plan in place, a quality strategy sets your organization up for success and gives you key performance indicators so you can measure the success of your endeavors. Most business […]
508 Compliance Standards for Government Technology
Government websites are not exempt from meeting Section 508 standards for website accessibility. In fact, it is even more essential for these organizations to provide accessibility since the nature of the information they provide is often of the utmost importance. Agencies that do not adhere to Section 508 compliance standards for government websites may be […]
Who Would Need an American Sign Language Interpreter to Facilitate Effective Communication?
Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals all have their own preferences for the best way to communicate with hearing individuals. While not all people in this community prefer American Sign Language (ASL) over lip-reading or communication access real time translation (CART) services, it is important to keep an ASL interpreter either on staff or on-call. Below are […]
How to Make The Media on Your Site Accessible
If you follow our blog, you know that web accessibility is critical for organizations of all sizes. People with diversabilities (diverse abilities) of all kinds need to be able to easily navigate your website in order to find the information that they are searching for. One area that may require a little more work […]
4 Critical Components of an Effective Strategic Communications Plan
Every organization should have a strategic communications plan laid out. The way that you communicate internally as well as with clients or customers gives your organization a voice and an identity. You want to be sure that you have control over that identity by developing a communication strategy early on. In order to create this […]
Digital Accessibility Laws in 2022
Lawsuits over digital accessibility rose sharply in 2021, increasing by 14% over 2020. Some lawyers are actively seeking out these cases because they are often easy to win and result in a financial award for their clients. To avoid being on the receiving end of one of these lawsuits, it is critical to follow digital accessibility […]
Accessible Work From Home Tools for People with Disabilities
There was a time when we thought that COVID-19 would only be a problem for a month or two. Unfortunately, that was nearly two years ago and this virus is still strongly affecting the lives of people around the world. As a result, many organizations shifted to a remote work policy – or are shifting […]