What You Need to Know About Employing People with Disabilities
Employing people with disabilities has multiple advantages for both government agencies and private businesses. These individuals bring different perspectives with them and can help your organization achieve important goals. In fact, a study shows that actively hiring individuals with disabilities can result in “28 percent higher revenue, double the net income, and 30 percent higher […]
Image Accessibility Standards: Everything To Know
Making a website accessible is a newer yet necessary practice that ensures that as many users can access and use the website as possible. Whether or not you live with a disability should not matter when searching the web. However, many may struggle with making images on their websites accessible, despite many ways to […]
Why Does Following Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Matter?
It feels like the world becomes a little bit more digital each day. Some companies have even moved their entire business models online, largely as a result of COVID-19. When it comes to government organizations, we are starting to see more in the digital realm, as well, including access to forms, training, and more. […]
How Every Organization Can Benefit From Accessibility Consulting
Accessibility for people with disabilities as well as individuals from different backgrounds are critical portions under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Not only is accessibility important for safety purposes, but it also helps with a sense of both inclusion and equity. […]
Testing 508 Compliance for Your Website
For government agencies as well as government contractors, 508 compliance of your website is critical. Websites need to be easily accessible for people with disabilities, both physical and cognitive. When building websites, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 compliance requires a strong focus on building accessibility from the website inception. If you already […]
How Diversity and Inclusion Impact Mental Health in the Workplace
Having a diversity and inclusion (D&I) policy in the workplace is a necessity today. Prospective employees want to know what kind of company culture they are coming to work for and a big part of that is knowing that the workplace is both diverse and welcoming. Not only is it an important factor in career […]
What Accessibility Looks Like in 2021
For the diversability (diverse ability) community, accessibility is a vital component to living a somewhat “normal†life. It helps create equity and promote a healthier, more full life for individuals from all walks of life. There is no question that the past couple of years have been turbulent, especially for the diversability community. COVID-19 has […]
3 Graphic Design Trends that Improve Website Accessibility
Accessible website design is critical for any organization, but especially for government agencies and government contractors since accessibility falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One thing that organizations worry about when creating an accessible website is sacrificing aesthetics. The good news is that a lot of current graphic design trends not only allow […]
How Section 508 Compliance Services Can Help Your Federal Agency
The internet and its associated technology has been part of everyday life for decades now. As it began infiltrating every part of our lives from work to personal, the need for accessible websites and technology became increasingly clear. People who are Deaf, blind, or have other physical limitations or learning impairments need to be able […]
Creating an Accessible Conference Room Space
Did you know that Americans spend an average of five hours per week sitting in meetings? In fact, nearly 11 million meetings happen in the U.S. every single day. While most of those meetings are happening virtually right now, many people will eventually be going back to working in office settings. Creating conference rooms that […]