Six Ways to Make Your Website More Usable
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. This makes website usability more important than ever. Many […]
Section 504 & Section 508 Compliance in the Time of COVID-19
Introduction 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 disabilities this can present challenges that these agencies have not had to prepare for in […]
Understanding the EEOC Complaint Process
Receiving an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint against your company or agency can be stressful, time-consuming, and expensive. Additionally, if word gets out about the complaint, it can harm your reputation. The good news is that there are ways to resolve the case outside of the EEOC so that your employee gets what he […]
Accommodating Blind and Visually Impaired Employees During COVID-19
Back in March, most of us thought that we would be back to normal life” by May or June. Unfortunately, though, it looks like coronavirus is around to stay. Some people are beginning to head back to offices now. While social distancing and adhering to new rules in the office may be simple for many, […]
Get to Know the Baltimore Deaf Community
September is International Deaf Awareness Month! In Maryland, we have the privilege of being surrounded by the richness of the Deaf community. The Maryland School for the Deaf has two campuses and a short drive to Washington DC is Gallaudet University, the world’s only university designed to be barrier-free for Deaf and hard of hearing […]
Reducing Barriers for Deaf Employees During COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way we work, from offices and organizations moving towards a completely remote model to essential businesses implementing social distancing and new hygiene practices. While these measures are pivotal for public health during the pandemic, they are posing brand new challenges for those with disabilities, including the Deaf community. As a business […]
4 Things You Need to Know About Employees with Disabilities
A workplace with people from all walks of life is beneficial for everyone. When you hire employees with disabilities, your workplace can benefit from their talents and skillsets, as well as varied experiences, perspectives, and problem-solving abilities. Below are a few things that you should know about employment of people with disabilities. 1. The Unemployment […]
Deaf Culture Quick Guide
Shared experiences and similar backgrounds create bonds between us that form a culture. In fact, culture is defined by Oxford Languages as “the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.” As a tight-knit social group with a unique language, it makes sense that the Deaf community would […]
All About the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
July 26th marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. According to ADA.gov, the act “prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.” The ADA was a huge step forward […]
What You May Not Know About Minority-Owned Businesses
Applied Development is a minority-owned business with an interest in supporting other minority-owned businesses, especially in the Baltimore area. 2020 has been a turbulent year for all small businesses, but for minority businesses in particular. Shedding light on these companies and understanding their needs and how they operate has never been more important than it […]