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 […]
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 are certain 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 owners and individuals in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ways to Volunteer for the Diversability Community in Baltimore
Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? There are so many incredible ways to give back to the Baltimore community. The team at Applied Development has rounded up a few ways to volunteer for the disability community in Baltimore. Read more below! The League for People with Disabilities The League for People with […]
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 […]
How Social Media Connects the Diversability Communities
Social media has been connecting people since its inception. Through platforms like MySpace and LiveJournal, people with similar interests were able to link up virtually and begin creating online communities. Over the years, these platforms have evolved to become more inclusive and expand communities to wider audiences. One community that has been positively impacted by […]
5 Tips for Preventing Discrimination in Hiring
Unintentional discrimination is an all-too-common problem in hiring. When you are beginning the hiring process, you want to make sure that you are hiring someone based on the fact that they have the top qualifications for the position – not on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, whether they have children, etc. Having a plan […]
5 Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about 19% of people with disabilities were employed in 2019. When you compare this to the rate of employment for people without disabilities the contrast is shocking, since over 66% of the population without disabilities are currently employed. While there are some cases where employment is not […]
Reflecting on 2020: What Lessons Can We Take Into Next Year?
If you spend any time reading the news or online publications, you have probably seen the term “unprecedented” about a thousand times since March. While there are a few other words to describe the year, unprecedented probably is the most accurate. Many of us are starting to feel like we have lived through an entire […]