How to Be a Good Business Mentor
A mentor/mentee relationship is a special one. Mentees look up to their mentors for advice, knowledge, and skills in the business world. This puts a large responsibility on the business mentor to provide expertise in their field and work to build a productive relationship with their mentee. If you are currently a mentor or you […]
Encouraging Self-Identification of Diversability for Your Employees
Introduction The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP) recently released an updated version of the SF-256 (Self-Identification of Disability) form. Federal contractors are required to implement the new form by August 4, 2020, which will be valid through March 31, 2023. The SF-256 is a good tracking tool for government contractors […]
Creating an Accessible Conference Room Space
Did you know that Americans spend an average of five hours per week sitting in meetings? In fact, nearly 11 million meetings happen in the U.S. every single day. While most of those meetings are happening virtually right now, many people will eventually be going back to working in office settings. Creating conference rooms that […]
3 Groundbreaking Technologies Supporting People Who Are Blind or Low Vision
The blind and low vision community in the United States comprises about 8.4 million people. This group is one that can benefit the most from new technologies. Assistive technology for smartphones, tablets, and computers have been improving for years but they are not the only advancements that give this community freedom to move about and […]
Remote ASL Versus In-Person ASL Interpretation
Deaf and Hard of Hearing people have a few different options for communicating in the workplace or at events. Some prefer real-time transcription services while others may favor text phones and video relay services. However, one of the most effective means of communication for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals is sign language interpretation. Providing […]
Understanding What Reasonable Accommodation Means
Introduction Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, all employees have a right to reasonable accommodations to do their jobs. While this act empowers people with disabilities to be successful and even excel in the workplace, the term “reasonable accommodation” is vague. Simply put, a reasonable accommodation is a change or addition to a typical process […]
A Candid Conversation with Co-Founder and COO, Biffrey Braxton
Introduction Today, we’re sitting down with Co-Founder and COO of Applied Development, Biffrey Braxton to interview him about his experiences as a Baltimore business executive! What is your proudest business accomplishment? My proudest business accomplishment is instituting a company culture that values people. It was particularly satisfying to hear our employees talking to each other […]
Become a Leader in Accessibility
Creating a work environment that values accessibility for all employees is more important than ever. We are working towards a world where everyone is able to participate in the workplace and have equal access to information and resources. If becoming a leader in accessibility is a goal for your organization, the tips below can help […]
How to Support Veteran-Owned Businesses
May is Military Appreciation Month. It is a time for us to reflect on the hard work that our military does every day to help preserve our freedom and keep us safe. This month, we are especially grateful veterans who have bravely served our country and are continuing to serve differently as civilians. People who […]
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 […]