Top Reasons for EEOC Complaint Resolution Services
Discrimination complaints are more commonplace than you may imagine. In fact, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received 67,448 complaints in fiscal year (FY) 2020 alone. These complaints range from retaliation to equal pay and everything in between. When someone files a complaint with the EEOC, one of the first steps that any organization […]
4 Common Functions for ASL Interpreters
An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter plays an essential role for the Deaf community. ASL interpreters are professionals who facilitate communication for Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals. These individuals have a complex job that requires them to be fluent in two or more languages. The experts at Applied Development have gathered a list of several common […]
Hiring for Diversity in Your Government Agency
Introduction Hiring is a challenge for many organizations right now. With the Great Resignation happening, along with employees demanding more extensive benefits, private businesses and government entities alike are struggling to keep staffing levels up. One trait that many candidates are searching for today is diversity in the workplace. Though scholars have been documenting the […]
How Businesses Can Honor Black History Month in Baltimore
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and amplify black voices across the country. Black History Month officially began in February of 1976. Every year since the President of the United States has continued to name February Black History Month. This year’s theme is Black Health and Wellness, celebrating Black medical personnel throughout […]
How to Make The Media on Your Site Accessible
Introduction If you follow our blog, you know that web accessibility is critical for organizations of all sizes. People with diversabilities (diverse abilities) of all kinds need to be able to easily navigate your website in order to find the information that they are searching for. One area that may require a little more work […]
What You Need to Know About Employing People with Disabilities
Employing people with disabilities has multiple advantages for both government agencies and private businesses. These individuals bring different perspectives with them and can help your organization achieve important goals. In fact, a study shows that actively hiring individuals with disabilities can result in “28 percent higher revenue, double the net income, and 30 percent higher […]
Image Accessibility Standards: Everything To Know
Making a website accessible is a newer yet necessary practice that ensures that as many users can access and use the website as possible. Whether or not you live with a disability should not matter when searching the web. However, many may struggle with making images on their websites accessible, despite many ways to […]
Why Does Following Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Matter?
Introduction It feels like the world becomes a little bit more digital each day. Some companies have even moved their entire business models online, largely as a result of COVID-19. When it comes to government organizations, we are starting to see more in the digital realm, as well, including access to forms, training, and more. […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Under a Hybrid Work Model
Work models are changing in the wake of COVID-19. Many organizations have switched to entirely remote models while others are opting for hybrid workplaces, preferring employees only come into the office a couple of times per week. These models are helping employees to feel safer and achieve a stronger work/life balance. One worry that many […]
How Every Organization Can Benefit From Accessibility Consulting
Accessibility for people with disabilities as well as individuals from different backgrounds are critical portions under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Not only is accessibility important for safety purposes, but it also helps with a sense of both inclusion and equity. Whether […]