Benefits of Real-Time Transcription
Real-time transcription is an essential need for organizations. When you have a live event, whether you broadcast it online or have a live audience, you always want full engagement and attention to the speaker. Without transcription, you may find challenges in achieving your goal. Sometimes, it might be because there is too much distraction, or […]
National Website Accessibility Consulting Services
With the recent explosion of litigation for websites that present barriers to access, it is becoming more important every day for organizations to conduct a deep dive audit on their website to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 compliance Once that audit is complete, working with quality website accessibility consulting services is […]
4 Things to Know About Communication Through Sign Language
Nearly half a million people use American Sign Language (ASL) every day to communicate. This visual language was not created by a committee but evolved naturally, just as other languages do. Communication through sign language is critical for individuals in the Deaf community who may not have other ways to easily communicate. When working with […]
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 […]
508 Compliance Standards for Government Technology
Government websites are not exempt from meeting Section 508 standards for website accessibility. In fact, it is even more essential for these organizations to provide accessibility since the nature of the information they provide is often of the utmost importance. Agencies that do not adhere to Section 508 compliance standards for government websites may be […]
Exploring the Importance of Technical Writing in Business Contexts
Technical writing has been an important part of the business world since the time of the Industrial Revolution when more people began using machinery as part of their daily work routines. Today, the importance of technical writing in business contexts cannot be understated. Technical writing is a wide-ranging field, extending from manuals for machinery use […]
Who Would Need an American Sign Language Interpreter to Facilitate Effective Communication?
Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals all have their own preferences for the best way to communicate with hearing individuals. While not all people in this community prefer American Sign Language (ASL) over lip-reading or communication access real time translation (CART) services, it is important to keep an ASL interpreter either on staff or on-call. Below are […]
EY Entrepreneurs Access Network’s second cohort of Black and Latino entrepreneurs includes Applied Development
The Entrepreneurs Access Network supports Black and Latino entrepreneurs to help further grow their companies and close long-standing disparity gaps Baltimore, MD 4/1/22 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced the 2022 cohort of the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN). A nationwide business accelerator, EAN is a comprehensive, executive program designed to support […]
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 […]
3 Inclusive Tips for Employee Appreciation
Employee Appreciation Day technically only happens once a year, but showing your employees how much you appreciate them is something that you should endeavor to do regularly. It improves employee engagement and retention while letting them know that they are doing a good job. When deciding how to reward employees for their hard work, it […]