Creating Accessibility for Your Remote Workforce

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Across the globe, teams are operating remotely. Some organizations are not new to remote work while others are having to adapt to a whole new method of communication. For employees with diversabilities (diverse abilities), working remotely has pros and cons. There are often fewer distractions in a home office space, but unique challenges can still […]

Video Remote Interpreting for American Sign Language

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Everyone worldwide is doing their best to weather the COVID-19 storm. People are sheltering-in-place to keep others safe and are attempting to live somewhat normal lives while working and conducting business from home. Though this is undoubtedly the best method for keeping millions of people safe, there are repercussions — especially for the Diversability (diverse […]

The Role of Deaf and ASL Interpreters in COVID-19 Messaging

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Here in Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan has been addressing the Coronavirus situation at least a few times each week. One aspect of these briefings that people have noticed and commented on is the Deaf  interpreter standing to the side of Governor Hogan. While there have been various interpreters over the course of the last few […]

The Future of Accessibility and Technology

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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, […]

Applied Development Named to The Inc. 5000 Series: DC Metro’s Top Companies

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We are proud to announce that Applied Development has been named to the inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: DC Metro’s Top Companies list. We achieved 329% growth from 2016-2018, allowing us to take the number 27 spot among the 250 fastest growing companies in the D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia metropolitan region. About the Companies on […]

Making Your Business Processes Work for Diversability Inclusion

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From a small retail store to an international conglomerate, having efficient business processes is important for any organization. Those processes may look very different in practice, but the goals of business operations are often the same. You want to streamline the work, make things as easy as possible on your employees, and ultimately create a […]

ADA Demand Letters: How to Avoid Them and What to Do if You Get One

What’s Accessibility Got to Do with It? Why the “A” in DEIA Matters for Federal Agencies

If your company is determined to build an inclusive culture, it is important to start from the first touchpoint people have with your business: your website. If your company has any kind of web presence, it needs to be inclusive. Blind and low-vision people have a legal right to equal access to your website, meaning […]

How to Walk The Talk: Ensuring Your Diversability Inclusion Matches Your Marketing

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Many companies have started diversity and inclusion marketing campaigns. While this can be a great marketing strategy, it doesn’t hold up unless the company also embodies the message. It’s not enough today to just say that your company is inclusive – it actually has to be inclusive. Both employees and consumers need to be able […]

Introducing Citizen CEO

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Applied Development prides itself in giving back to the community any way it can and encourages employees to place a focus on supporting the causes that they believe in. Founder Kimberly Citizen is no exception to this rule. In fact, she’s leading the way by giving back to other female entrepreneurs through her new podcast, […]

Building Resources for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Persons

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This summer, Applied Development staff attended two conferences that focused on building resources for Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind people. The joint ADARA (American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association) and AMPHL (Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses) Conference held in Baltimore focused on bringing together professionals from across disciplines to address common barriers by […]