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Highlights from the 2025 Disability:IN Global Conference

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Last month, Applied Development was proud to return to the Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo for the second year in a row. Held this year in Orlando, FL, the event drew more than 3,200 in-person and virtual united by a shared commitment to advancing disability inclusion in the workplace. As the premier global event focused […]

Building Smarter Systems: How Universal Design Drives Efficiency

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In today’s fast-paced work environments, systems that serve everyone—without the need for retrofitting or workaround solutions—are no longer just nice to have, they are essential. Universal Design is about creating tools, technologies, and environments that function well for the widest range of people, from conception to implementation. This proactive approach streamlines operations, improves user satisfaction, […]

Section 508 Compliance in the Federal Landscape

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Introduction Federal agencies rely heavily on technology to serve the public, communicate, and manage operations. With this reliance comes a responsibility to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, has equal access and opportunity to engage with digital information and services. That’s where Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act comes in and why Section 508 […]

Modernizing Federal Digital Standards: The Section 508 Refresh Act

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In today’s increasingly technology-dependent world, ensuring access to digital content for everyone is not just a convenience, it’s a necessity. For millions of people with disabilities, the ability to access and interact with digital content is crucial for participating in everyday life, receiving vital government services, and being able to engage with educational and employment […]

Embracing Digital Accessibility as an Organizational Core Value

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Introduction Given the significant impact digital technology has on our daily lives, it is important to ensure that your organization’s or agency’s digital technology is accessibility for everyone, including people with disabilities. Digital accessibility should be viewed as more than just a legal requirement or a box to check. Embracing digital accessibility as an organizational […]

Section 508 Compliance: The Basics

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In an increasingly digital world, ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, has equal access to information and technology is more important than ever. This is why Section 508 compliance is so important for federal agencies and that they understand and effectively implement Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 508 requires that everyone must […]

Enabling Access: Four Ways Federal Agencies Can Champion Digital Accessibility

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Everyone deserves the chance to demonstrate their skills, abilities, and talents. However, people with disabilities are often prevented from applying for jobs or having the same opportunities at work because of inaccessible technology and digital content. Imagine, for example, trying to fill out an online job application, but the text is too small for you […]

How Can Disability Laws Affect Your Job Search?

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The majority of people with disabilities find a challenging experience in their search for career progression. Many organizations and companies, albeit aware of the disability laws, are yet to implement them. Consequently, people with disabilities must surf the job market thoroughly to find accessible careers and workspaces. The federal law under the Americans with Disability […]

Benefits of Real-Time Transcription

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Real-time transcription is an essential need for organizations. When you have a live event, whether you broadcast it online or have a live audience, you always want full engagement and attention to the speaker. Without transcription, you may find challenges in achieving your goal. Sometimes, it might be because there is too much distraction, or […]

Common Examples of Disability Discrimination

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Workers with disabilities have a right to a good workplace and a profession where they have access to equal opportunities as their non-disabled peers. Unfortunately, while discriminating against people with disabilities may be illegal in all 50 states under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), some employers fail to help their disabled workers and […]

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