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Making a Case for Accessibility

May 17, 2018 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President

Selecting a Quality Accessibility Service

Woman with a puzzled look on her face holding a ball that says "no" in her right hand and a ball that says "yes" in her left hand. A background of question marks is behind her.

As fears over drive-by websites lawsuits grows, more websites are undergoing audit and remediation processes.  The number of companies offering accessibility services is growing. But how do you know if you’re hiring the right one? With everyone jumping on the bandwagon of accessible audit and remediation, it’s hard to know who to trust, or what you’re getting. Continue Reading Selecting a Quality Accessibility Service

Filed Under: ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Lawsuits, Legal Awareness, Making a Case for Accessibility, Section 508 (of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), WCAG, WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1

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

November 29, 2016 by Sue Ann Rodriquez

How Visual Flickering Effects People with Epilepsy

Because of the potentially serious nature of seizures, developers should be extra careful to avoid any graphics, animations, movies, or other objects which have strobing, flickering, or flashing effects. Developers should also avoid graphics which may induce nausea or dizziness, or that may be distracting. Continue Reading How Visual Flickering Effects People with Epilepsy

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

November 3, 2016 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President

Fallacies About Hiring People Living With Disabilities

As the public focus of NDEAM fades, I’m left wondering, why is it so difficult for people to see the possibilities and opportunities of including professionals living with disabilities in their workplaces, except for one month out of the year?   As the founder and President of WeCo, a company that is nearly 100% staff… Continue Reading Fallacies About Hiring People Living With Disabilities

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

October 30, 2016 by Dane Dunham

Working on the Access Team at WeCo with My Disability

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Due to my visual impairment, I rely on assistive technology to use my computer to do my job on the Access Team at WeCo. Continue Reading Working on the Access Team at WeCo with My Disability

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

October 4, 2016 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President

Inclusion Works: Employing People with Disabilities

It’s important to know that reasonable workplace accommodations for people with disabilities is possible without a huge budget. Continue Reading Inclusion Works: Employing People with Disabilities

Filed Under: Diversity, Inclusion, Making a Case for Accessibility, Reasonable accommodation, Stories

February 27, 2022 by Sue Ann Rodriquez

Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Toni’s Story

Multiple sclerosis, a motor skill disability, effects the central nervous system. Points to remember for accessible websites for people living with a motor skill disability. Continue Reading Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Toni’s Story

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

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