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August 18, 2017 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President

ADA Rule Inactive Status: Impacts on Digital Accessibility

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Digital accessibility has become a standard in our lives.  More businesses and government departments have begun to view it as more than just legal compliance, it’s a way to reach people and gain market share.  This momentum will continue as our Baby Boom population ages and the number of individuals living with disabilities grows dramatically as a result. Taking the  “short view” of attempting to save money by avoiding doing the work of digital accessibility means that you will be left behind.  Continue Reading ADA Rule Inactive Status: Impacts on Digital Accessibility

Filed Under: Access Awareness, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Legal Awareness, News, Reasonable accommodation, Section 508 (of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), WCAG Tagged With: ada, digital accessibility, DOJ, Equal Opportunity Employment, Inclusion, section 508, Title II, Title III, WCAG, WCAG 2.0, wcag2.0

June 19, 2020 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President Leave a Comment

Accessibility Tips for New Websites: from Template or Design

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Is your organization gearing up for new website project? Accessibility works best when it’s built into a project from the start. making this a great opportunity to get it done right. Tips for an accessible redesign or new website build from WeCo’s Accessibility Team. Continue Reading Accessibility Tips for New Websites: from Template or Design

Filed Under: Access Awareness, Free Accessibility Library, General, Legal Awareness, News, Services, Updates, WCAG

October 26, 2013 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President 3 Comments

Employment Challenges for People With Disabilities

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By Billy Gomes, Test Team Management Assistant and Accessibility Specialist-in-Training As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, WeCo is highlighting some of the challenges facing people living with disabilities regarding employment. With the current unemployment rate for people who live with disabilities at 14.1%, compared to the 7.1% unemployment rate for people who live… Continue Reading Employment Challenges for People With Disabilities

Filed Under: General, News Tagged With: Disability Employment, Disability Employment Awareness, Equal Opportunity Employment, Inclusion, people with disabilities, Reasonable Accommodation

July 25, 2013 by Lynn Wehrman - Founder/President Leave a Comment

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

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