4 Common Functions for ASL Interpreters
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter plays an essential role for the Deaf community. ASL interpreters are professionals who facilitate communication for Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals. These individuals have a complex job that requires them to be fluent in two or more languages. The experts at Applied Development have gathered a list of several common […]
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 […]
The Importance of Brand Consistency for Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies
Introduction Branding is an important activity for businesses of all shapes and sizes, including government agencies. Ultimately, your brand is your public image. It is the first thing that people think of when they hear your organization mentioned in conversation. You want to be sure that you have a strong influence over your brand. There […]
How Digital Accessibility Benefits Everyone
Digital accessibility has been a hot topic for a while now. However, in the last decade or so, it has become even more notable and prominent. People are increasingly using digital resources for both work and leisure, leading to a noticeable gap in digital accessibility.  It is first important to acknowledge that digital accessibility does […]
4 Ways to Prevent Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Introduction When workplaces lack diversity, it is often a result of unconscious bias. While unconscious bias is very rarely intentionally harmful (hence the “unconscious” part), it can create an environment lacking in equity and inclusion. Preventing unconscious bias is possible, but in order to do so, you need to recognize it first and understand how […]
7 Tips for Working with a Technical Writing Company
Working with a technical writing company is an important part of streamlining your strategic communications plan. Any technical writing for your organization, from instruction manuals to video tutorials, need to reflect your mission, vision, and tone. You want to make sure that you are working with a technical writing expert that understands how your organization […]
What Does an Outreach and Advocacy Specialist Do?
Outreach and advocacy specialists are critical to the diversability (diverse ability) community. They provide much-needed services and help individuals speak up for themselves and handle issues related to their disabilities. Moreover, advocacy and outreach specialists provide information to the wider community to help people understand more about the challenges of people living with disabilities. What […]
How Social Media Connects the Diversability Communities
Social media has been connecting people since its inception. Through platforms like MySpace and LiveJournal, people with similar interests were able to link up virtually and begin creating online communities. Over the years, these platforms have evolved to become more inclusive and expand communities to wider audiences. One community that has been positively impacted by […]
Understanding the Significance of Juneteenth
While the federal holiday for Independence Day is July 4th, it is not the only day of independence on the calendar. June 19th, known as Juneteenth, is widely considered the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. The History of Juneteenth Nearly two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln signed […]
5 Tips for Preventing Discrimination in Hiring
Unintentional discrimination is an all-too-common problem in hiring. When you are beginning the hiring process, you want to make sure that you are hiring someone based on the fact that they have the top qualifications for the position – not on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, whether they have children, etc. Having a plan […]