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Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President

February 26, 2013 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President Leave a Comment

How the New Level of Section 508 Accountability Touches Us All

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Whether your organization is a private entity, government agency or a company which does business with government, the implementation of the Section 508 Strategic Plan will touch all of us in some way. A higher level of accountability on Federal websites raises the accessibility bar for ALL organizations, be they private and public. At WeCo, we have observed that, when a… Continue Reading How the New Level of Section 508 Accountability Touches Us All

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February 26, 2013 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President Leave a Comment

Section 508 Strategic Plan: A Breakdown for Busy Professionals

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After nearly a year of seeking public comment, the White House has issued the Section 508 Strategic Plan (Based on Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act of 1973) to assist with the more efficient implementation of accessible communication regarding Federal government services, for people who live with disabilities. Below is a list of some of… Continue Reading Section 508 Strategic Plan: A Breakdown for Busy Professionals

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February 15, 2013 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President Leave a Comment

Making Accessibility Happen in the Start-Up Realm

NOTE: WeCo’s fundraising campaign is now over. Thank you to all for your generous contributions! WeCo is a young organization with a goal of providing accessibility information to organizations who need it.  Specializing in Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 verification, we facilitate your organization’s access to trained professionals, who live with disabilities, who can help ensure… Continue Reading Making Accessibility Happen in the Start-Up Realm

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January 16, 2013 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President Leave a Comment

The Accessible Workplace: Applying Accessibility to Your Employees’/Coworkers’ Needs

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Shouldering the responsibility of making your website accessible to people living with disabilities is a large, and unending task. Many organizations work to develop internal processes which focus their efforts on mitigating the largest areas of liability towards public-facing web pages and documents. But it’s also important to keep in mind that, as workplaces become… Continue Reading The Accessible Workplace: Applying Accessibility to Your Employees’/Coworkers’ Needs

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January 16, 2013 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President Leave a Comment

Moving Beyond the Checklist: Balancing Web Standards Checklists and Accessibility

As WeCo’s Accessibility Team begins to work with clients who are new to accessible communications, we begin to realize that many organizations are seeking a “checklist fix” to accessibility instead of solutions that encompass overall website functionality. “While checklists, such as the Section 508 Voluntary Product Accessibility Standards (VPAT) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)… Continue Reading Moving Beyond the Checklist: Balancing Web Standards Checklists and Accessibility

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November 4, 2012 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President Leave a Comment

The Virtual Office and Accessibility

Freedom and flexibility. It’s what every worker dreams of: the ability to complete assignments when and how he or she sees fit. Thanks to technological developments like high-speed internet access, video conferencing, and the ability to stay connected from almost anywhere, more and more companies are shifting from traditional offices with the common strictures of… Continue Reading The Virtual Office and Accessibility

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