Seizures may be triggered by flashing lights and strobing effects. Developers should avoid using any potentially dangerous effects in their digital content. Continue Reading Epilepsy and Digital Accessibility
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The ADA and Digital Accessibility
The ADA was signed into law in 1990. There has been much discussion about whether or not the ADA also applies to digital accessibility. Continue Reading The ADA and Digital Accessibility
Screen Readers/Magnifiers and Braille Displays: How They Work
It’s hard to imagine being without technology these days, especially for people who live with a sight-related disability or are blind. Continue Reading Screen Readers/Magnifiers and Braille Displays: How They Work
Celebrating GAAD: Beginning Accessibility Tips
The purpose of GAAD is to bring awareness to challenges faced by people with disabilities. The WeCo blog is featuring beginning web accessibility tips. Continue Reading Celebrating GAAD: Beginning Accessibility Tips
ADA Rule Inactive Status: Impacts on Digital Accessibility
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
Toni’s Story: IT Accessibility and Living with Multiple Sclerosis
MS is a degenerative, inflammatory immune illness which affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. Websites have not been developed with MS users in mind. Continue Reading Toni’s Story: IT Accessibility and Living with Multiple Sclerosis
