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 […]
What Is Ableism?
Ableism is a term that you have likely heard associated with the diversability (diverse ability) community. Technically, ableism is the discrimination of an individual or group based on a disability. For our purposes, though, it goes much deeper than that. Exploring and understanding ableism can help you better avoid unintentional bias or ableist practices so […]
Top Reasons for EEOC Complaint Resolution Services
Discrimination complaints are more commonplace than you may imagine. In fact, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 67,448 complaints in fiscal year (FY) 2020 alone. These complaints range from retaliation to equal pay and everything in between. When someone files a complaint with the EEOC, one of the first steps that any organization […]
4 Common Functions for ASL Interpreters
An American Sign language 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 functions […]
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
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 […]
Does Your DEI Effort Include Disability Inclusion?
Often, when executives or human resources (HR) departments consider diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, the first thing that comes to mind is gender, race, and religion. While DEI efforts should absolutely cover those categories, there also needs to be disability inclusion. Individuals with disabilities can bring a fresh new perspective to the table. […]
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
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 100 percent possible, but in order to do so, you need to recognize it first and […]
Understanding Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Often, the terms affirmative action and equal opportunity are used interchangeably. However, the two have distinct and separate meanings. Both are important in the workplace, especially for government agencies and contractors, who are held to a high standard of equity and diversity. Diving into deeper definitions of affirmative action and equal opportunity employment can help […]