Importance of Digital Accessibility in Education
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Students and faculty around the world generally found it difficult to adapt to online learning during the pandemic. But institutions that were already invested in smart education mediums were able to cope with the disruption. Yet the real difficulty was for people with disabilities. Their requirements were not a […]
Inclusive Digital Marketing – Boon for the People with Disability, Benefit for the Brand
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The hyper-ubiquity of the digital landscape stretching all the way from education, books, banking, shopping, logistics, design, medicine, engineering, dining, and much more may appear to be a boon for people with disability. The expectation is that conscious, thoughtful, inclusive marketing design, user interfaces and assistive technology have enabled […]
Accessibility through Section 508: Compliance and Benefits
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] History Section 508 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of the US government that mandated accessibility in the federal government. Section 508 was included in the act in 1986, but it was ineffective. It was revised and enforced again in 1998. The section prohibited the discrimination of people […]
Ensuring Mobile Accessibility: Color Contrast
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Accessibility in mobile devices is a necessity, as they are used by the majority of people every day. Smartphones have become an essential commodity. People with disabilities (PwD) depend on mobile devices to complete mundane tasks with regard to commerce, communication, transportation, and services. Importance of Mobile App Accessibility […]
Highlights of WCAG 3.0
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The W3C has released the first draft of WCAG 3.0, marking the next big leap in accessibility. Anyone familiar with accessibility will know about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which is recognized worldwide today. WCAG 3.0 differs from this acronym, as the expansion is W3C Accessibility Guidelines. WCAG […]
Why Your Company’s Website Needs an Accessibility Audit
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] We live in a diverse world: 61 million, or 26% of adults in the American population, live and work while managing a physical disability. Including these individuals is not only a good idea for your business, it is essential when striving toward a more fair and equitable world. Getting […]
Is Your Website Really Accessible and What Does Accessibility Mean?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] A business’s website is one of its most valuable tools for enhancing its public image and boosting its bottom line. Still, unless it is fully accessible to a broad range of people, it can not achieve its full potential and may even hinder it. Redefining Accessibility Although it is […]
Building an Accessible Website: What Not To Do
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Website accessibility is more important than ever to reach the billions of global citizens who live with disabilities. Thanks to legislation such as the Americans With Disabilities Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, digital accessibility is also now a legal requirement. Before you take action to meet these laws, […]
Website Content Accessibility Lawsuits Are on the Rise – Here’s How You Can Avoid Them
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] At one time, it seemed unfathomable that your organization could be subject to a lawsuit because of the accessibility — or lack thereof — of your website content. Yet, accessibility lawsuits have been on the rise since 2017, with cases increasing by a rate of 184% between 2017 and […]
Coloring Websites with Accessibility
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The use of colors makes a website more aesthetic and engaging. It is an important checkpoint when it comes to accessibility. What a person without disability will describe as ordinary text might be a roadblock for people with disabilities (PWDs) if the right colors are not used for the […]