Four Digital Accessibility Trends You Need to Know About Now
It is hard to imagine going through a typical day without some sort of digital technology. Think about how often you use an app on your cell phone or search the web for information or services. Digital technology is an integral part of our day-to-day lives, at work and at home, which is why ensuring […]
Embracing Digital Accessibility as an Organizational Core Value
Given the significant impact digital technology has on our daily lives, it is important to ensure that your organization’s or agency’s digital technology is accessibility for everyone, including people with disabilities. Digital accessibility should be viewed as more than just a legal requirement or a box to check. Embracing digital accessibility as an organizational core […]
Section 508: The Basics
In an increasingly digital world, ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, has equal access to information and technology is more important than ever. This is why it is so important that federal agencies understand and effectively implement Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Section 508 requires that everyone must have “equivalent access” to information […]
Enabling Access: Four Ways Federal Agencies Can Champion Digital Accessibility
Everyone deserves the chance to demonstrate their skills, abilities, and talents. However, people with disabilities are often prevented from applying for jobs or having the same opportunities at work because of inaccessible technology and digital content. Imagine, for example, trying to fill out an online job application, but the text is too small for you […]
Section 508 Compliance: The Path Forward for Federal Agencies
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is an important federal regulation that helps ensure access and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Section 508 mandates that everyone, including people with disabilities, must have “equivalent access” to information and communication technology (ICT) developed, procured, maintained, or used by federal agencies. While compliance with Section […]
Ways to Make Graphic Design More Accessible
One out of every five Americans has a disability. Many with disabilities can endure a very daunting experience navigating through websites that are not accessible. When people with disabilities find it challenging to navigate through your website, it is not only loss and frustration on their part because they will not be able to access […]
Is Your Website 508 Compliant?
What is the difference between Section 504 and 508? With the advent of the Internet, an amendment (Section 508) was signed into law in 1998, expanding the Rehabilitation Act to include equal access to electronic and information technology. Section 504 was originally the last line of the Rehabilitation Act, but did not have any implementing […]
Marketing to People with Disabilities: Why Inclusion Always Comes First
Every marketing strategy aims to create a positive brand image. It is important to have a brand that people like and can relate to. For brands to accurately market to people with disabilities, they need to implement diversity and inclusion into their business strategies. We live in a multicultural world, and the only way to […]
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, […]