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September 7, 2022 by Ellen DeCesare

Accessible Multimedia and the WCAG

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) include many different success criteria regarding digital accessibility. Which ones are specific to making accessible multimedia? In this article, we will take a quick look at WCAG guidance related to accessible multimedia. Specifically, we’ll look at audio and video content. 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A) Information conveyed… Continue Reading Accessible Multimedia and the WCAG

Filed Under: Audio, Featured Articles, Free Accessibility Library, Media, Videos, WCAG Tagged With: accessibility, accessible multimedia, audio accessibility, digital accessibility, sight disabilities, visual accessibility

September 7, 2022 by Ellen DeCesare

Captions and Audio Descriptions

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Are you trying to make sure your videos are accessible to all users, but aren’t sure exactly what’s needed? In this article, we’ll discuss captions and audio descriptions. We’ll cover what they are, who they benefit, and when they should be used. Captions Captions are a text version of the audio content in a video,… Continue Reading Captions and Audio Descriptions

Filed Under: Audio, Featured Articles, Free Accessibility Library, General, Media, Videos, WCAG

August 18, 2022 by Ellen DeCesare

Tips on Accessible E-Learning

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, e-learning has become a standard for higher learning education.  Yet many students living with disabilities find themselves in the position of troubleshooting their own accessibility needs. This can diminish their learning experience and exclude them. Here’s our Accessibility Team’s quick list of ways you can create a more accessible, inclusive e-learning… Continue Reading Tips on Accessible E-Learning

Filed Under: COVID-19 Impacts on Disability, COVID-19 Pandemic, Featured Articles, Free Accessibility Library, General, Inclusion Tagged With: accessibility, accommodation, COVID-19 Impacts on Disability, education, Inclusion, technology

July 22, 2022 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President

The ADA and Websites: Changing How We View People with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has become a significant force for website accessibility, generating waves throughout the US legal system. But it’s also challenging the world to see people with disabilities in a different light. The ADA’s history and website accessibility The National Law Review marks the ADA’s application from a human rights law… Continue Reading The ADA and Websites: Changing How We View People with Disabilities

Filed Under: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Featured Articles, Free Accessibility Library, Inclusion, Justice, Lawsuits, Legal Awareness

April 10, 2019 by Sue Ann Rodriquez Leave a Comment

IT Accessibility & Living with Autism

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Autism can cause problems with social interaction, communication, cognitive and motor difficulties, but technology can be a huge help. Continue Reading IT Accessibility & Living with Autism

Filed Under: Free Accessibility Library, General Tagged With: accessibility, assistive technology, autism

July 13, 2018 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President

WCAG 2.0 AA a Global Accessibility Measure? A WeCo Client Question

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About this blog post: WeCo periodically addresses questions we receive from clients in our Accessibility Blog.  This question, about WCAG Global Accessibility, came from the legal counsel of one of our clients.  We hope you find the answer helpful. WECO CLIENT QUESTION: Are the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.0 standards global in nature? In… Continue Reading WCAG 2.0 AA a Global Accessibility Measure? A WeCo Client Question

Filed Under: Free Accessibility Library, Legal Awareness, Making a Case for Accessibility, WCAG

May 22, 2017 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President

How Mental Illness Can Impact Digital Access

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Nearly 20% of the US population lives with a form of mental illness. Developing to ensure their access will help you reach more people. Continue Reading How Mental Illness Can Impact Digital Access

Filed Under: Access Awareness, Diversity, Free Accessibility Library, Inclusion, Making a Case for Accessibility, Reasonable accommodation

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