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 […]
What Makes an Effective ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter?
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are vitally important communication resources for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. However, just because a person knows ASL does not mean that they want to interpret or would even be a particularly effective ASL interpreter. ASL is a language all its own rather than a direct translation […]
4 Tips for Creating a Positive Corporate Culture
People care about working for companies that are focused on creating a positive corporate culture now more than ever before. In fact, a Columbia University study showed that job turnover is 48.4% more likely when people are working somewhere that they perceive as negative. A company’s culture ultimately tells prospective employees how management will treat […]
How CART Services for Virtual Meetings Work
When the pandemic first drove people out of offices and into their homes, the idea of virtual meetings was kind of exciting. However, after nine months of working from home, virtual meetings have become the norm. More people than ever are logging on to platforms like Zoom and Google Meet every day. For people who […]
Reflecting on 2020: What Lessons Can We Take Into Next Year?
If you spend any time reading the news or online publications, you have probably seen the term “unprecedented†about a thousand times since March. While there are a few other words to describe the year, unprecedented probably is the most accurate. Many of us are starting to feel like we have lived through an entire […]
5 Ways to Avoid Job Interview Bias
When searching for candidates to fill a position, it is important to stay as impartial as possible. You want to bring in the best person for the job without consideration of age, gender, diversability (diverse ability), religion, or race. Unfortunately, many people have unconscious interview bias that can affect the hiring process. Unconscious biases, or […]
What to Know if Sections 504 and 508 of the ADA Apply to Your Business
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps protect people with diversabilties (diverse abilities). Its primary job is to increase accessibility and inclusion for anyone who is differently-abled. Two sections of the ADA, 504 and 508, apply specifically to federal departments and agencies, meaning private sector businesses and businesses that receive federal funding are exempt from […]
Six Ways to Make Your Website More Accessible
A 2019 report from Hootsuite and We Are Social found that people are currently spending an average of over six hours online every day. Some are spending even more time online than that between work and other extracurricular activities that are now virtual due to COVID. Many people take for granted how easy it is […]
504/508 Compliance in the Time of COVID-19
There is no question that COVID-19 has changed the way that we work and interact. Many employees are spending more time working at home or in offices with fewer colleagues than before, including federal agency workers. For those with diversabilities (diverse abilities), this can present challenges that these agencies have not had to prepare for […]
What to Expect from a Federal Contractor Compliance Audit
The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will sometimes conduct audits to ensure equal opportunity in the workplace. The audit process is thorough and ranges from paperwork reviews to an on-site audit that ensures compliance with postings of current EEO notices. An audit does not necessarily mean that there is anything […]