Posted by Liv Dirks, WeCo Test Team Management Assistant, September 28, 2013 WeCo Certified Test Consultants (CTCs) are individuals hired and trained by WeCo to test websites for accessibility. WeCo CTCs live with their disability every day, which makes them experts on what it takes to access the web. The day to day struggles CTCs… Continue Reading The Human Face of Website Accessibility: Bill’s Story
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WeCo joins celebration of ADA anniversary in St. Paul
This week marks the 23rd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which guarantees equal access to major aspects of mainstream life that had previously been denied to many people living with disabilities. In recognition of this milestone, communities all around the country are holding events to honor the impact this… Continue Reading WeCo joins celebration of ADA anniversary in St. Paul
How the New Level of Section 508 Accountability Touches Us All
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
Section 508 Strategic Plan: A Breakdown for Busy Professionals
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
