Creating an Accessible Website
Last week’s blog discussed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) demand letters and what to do if you receive one. As a follow up to that article, we wanted to touch on ways you can make your website more accessible. Assistive Technology vs. Accessible Technology One thing most people are not aware of is that there […]
ADA Demand Letters: How to Avoid Them and What to Do if You Get One
If your company is determined to build an inclusive culture, it is important to start from the first touchpoint people have with your business: your website. If your company has any kind of web presence, it needs to be inclusive. Blind and low-vision people have a legal right to equal access to your website, meaning […]
How to Walk The Talk: Ensuring Your Diversability Inclusion Matches Your Marketing
Many companies have started diversity and inclusion marketing campaigns. While this can be a great marketing strategy, it doesn’t hold up unless the company also embodies the message. It’s not enough today to just say that your company is inclusive – it actually has to be inclusive. Both employees and consumers need to be able […]
The Benefits of CART Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
CART services (communication access real-time translation) provide live captioning for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in a variety of situations. These services are described as†the instant translation of the spoken word into English text using a stenotype machine, notebook computer and real-time software†by the National Court Reporters Association. CART services can be […]
4 Ways to Improve Your Disability Inclusion in Your Organization
Promoting inclusion in the workplace is crucial for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re a startup just getting your feet wet or are part of a Fortune 500 company, you need to be sure that your inclusion efforts are working. Improving your disability inclusion doesn’t have to be difficult, but you do have […]
Literacy: Independence and Freedom for the Blind/Low Vision Community
The word “literacy†used to mean the ability to read and write. These days, the world has begun to pay attention to other abilities and challenges. As part of this, the meaning of literacy is growing. Charlotte Cushman, e-learning project manager at the Perkins School for the Blind and manager of the Paths to Literacy […]
How Applied Development Supports Disability Employment Awareness
Every October is designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). At Applied Development, the goals of NDEAM are central to our mission. NDEAM celebrates “America’s workers with disabilities both past and present and emphasizes the importance of inclusive policies and practices to […]
3 Ways We Provide Accommodations for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
September is National Deaf Awareness month. One of the goals of the month and the International Week of the Deaf is to gain greater understanding of the American Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and its culture and heritage. At Applied Development, we believe in this goal. Our mission is to champion the rights of […]
Building Resources for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Persons
This summer, Applied Development staff attended two conferences that focused on building resources for Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind people. The joint ADARA (American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association) and AMPHL (Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses) Conference held in Baltimore focused on bringing together professionals from across disciplines to address common barriers by […]
How Technology is Changing Accessibility
Assistive technology describes any tool that assists people with diverse abilities to accomplish tasks. While we might immediately think of modern technology, assistive tech goes back much further and has impacted the lives of people of every ability. In 1808, Pellegrino Turri invented the one of the earliest typewriters to assist his friend to write more […]