3 Ways Strategic Communications Help Align Your Organization
When you approach client, customer, and even employee communications without a specific strategy or goal, it can cause confusion and result in misinformation. That’s why having a plan in place for internal and external communications is critical. Creating a strategic communications plan with your executive team and other organization leaders can help align your organization […]
Creating Accessibility for Your Remote Workforce
Across the globe, teams are operating remotely. Some organizations are not new to remote work while others are having to adapt to a whole new method of communication. For employees with diversabilities (diverse abilities), working remotely has pros and cons. There are often fewer distractions in a home office space, but unique challenges can still […]
How to Create a Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Program
Diversity and inclusion may not be at the top of your mind with so many employees working remotely right now. However, it is more important than ever to take your inclusion efforts seriously. Employees need to feel supported by their superiors in this tumultuous time – and creating an environment that fosters inclusion is one […]
Video Remote Interpreting for American Sign Language
Everyone worldwide is doing their best to weather the COVID-19 storm. People are sheltering-in-place to keep others safe and are attempting to live somewhat normal lives while working and conducting business from home. Though this is undoubtedly the best method for keeping millions of people safe, there are repercussions — especially for the Diversability (diverse […]
Accommodations for Blind and Low Vision Employees
Providing accommodations for blind and low vision employees is not just a privilege for these members of your staff, it is a right. People who do not have full vision should have the same access to company resources as the rest of your team. When you hire a person who is blind or has low […]
The Role of Deaf and ASL Interpreters in COVID-19 Messaging
Here in Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan has been addressing the Coronavirus situation at least a few times each week. One aspect of these briefings that people have noticed and commented on is the Deaf interpreter standing to the side of Governor Hogan. While there have been various interpreters over the course of the last few […]
Justification and Approval Threshold Change for Small Business Association 8(a) Participants
As an certified 8a, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, and Women Owned federal contractor, Applied Development is able to participate in the Small Business Associations 8(a) program. This program’s main goal is to award at least 5% of government contracts to small, disadvantaged businesses each year.  Earlier this week, we received a notification that for […]
The Future of Accessibility and Technology
Technology is changing lives every day. It is allowing more and more people to work remotely, stay in contact with loved ones thousands of miles away, and enabling people with disabilities to experience a stronger sense of inclusion and community. The technology we have today is likely only the tip of the iceberg. In fact, […]
Sign Language Interpretation vs CART Services: How to Choose the Right Service for Your Event
Large events can be difficult for the diversability (diverse ability) community, especially when these events are not easily accessible. Under compliance laws, all individuals who attend your event should be able to take the same value from it. If your company is hosting a conference, trade show, or large-scale training, you need to make sure […]
Making Your Business Processes Work for Diversability Inclusion
From a small retail store to an international conglomerate, having efficient business processes is important for any organization. Those processes may look very different in practice, but the goals of business operations are often the same. You want to streamline the work, make things as easy as possible on your employees, and ultimately create a […]