Google’s accessibility app Lookout can use your phone’s camera to find and recognize objects It’s also making wheelchair information on Google Maps available on desktop. mariella moon Thu, May 16, 2024 Google Google has updated some of its accessibility apps to add capabilities that will make them easier to use for people who need … Continue reading Google’s accessibility app Lookout can use your phone’s camera to find and recognize objects
26% of adults in the United States have some type of disability. Their annual disposable income is nearly $500 billion. Constantine von Hoffman on November 16, 2023 At Acquia’s Engage Boston conference this week, the company unveiled a new and possibly unique brand positioning. It’s making web accessibility for people with disabilities the focus of … Continue reading Acquia sees web accessibility as a good thing and a brand differentiator
By David Flink October 27, 2022 Like many Americans, I like to consume news first thing in the morning. After my wife and I prepare breakfast, we open our phones and catch up on the day’s headlines. But while my wife has finished the article and is ready to discuss it, I’m still working … Continue reading The internet is still missing the mark on accessibility
Accessibility experts share tips for digital marketing teams on how to make campaigns more accessible to people with disabilities. Alan K’necht on October 24, 2022 After being diagnosed with dyslexia in the final semester of my undergraduate degree nearly 40 years ago, the issue of accessibility has always been on my mind. I think of … Continue reading How to make web accessibility a part of digital marketing efforts
Non-compliant sites are vulnerable to lawsuits, but SEOs can help protect them by advocating for accessibility, which can serve both differently-abled audiences as well as your business goals. George Nguyen on December 8, 2021 Search engine optimization and optimizing for accessibility are about doing what’s right for the user. While that is a shared objective, … Continue reading The cost of ignoring website accessibility
Ron Scott November 16, 2021 Digital transformation has been on the rise for quite some time. Enterprises have been transitioning their strategies from optimizing the in-person experience to growing their online channels. As the pandemic has sped up the need for digital innovation, sectors such as the financial industry have had some hurdles to overcome … Continue reading Web Accessibility Expectations for Digital Transformation
Geraldine Convento July 15, 2021 What is ADA and what does it have to do with the internet? As a result of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being approved in 1990, Congress has aimed to guarantee that companies and public service providers make significant changes to accommodate persons with disabilities. The legislation itself is … Continue reading The Importance of Website ADA Accessibility
Nick Brown July 3, 2021 You’ve designed a spectacular user interface, one you’re particularly proud of. You’re faced with just one problem, though: it isn’t accessible to all users. Maybe that fact came up in testing: as part of the QA process, you should be ensuring that your site is accessible for everyone. Aside from … Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve UX With Efficient Website Accessibility Practices
It’s not only the right thing to comply to help users, but the majority of lawsuits over compliance with the Americans with Disability Act are aimed at smaller and medium operation businesses. Richard Horvath on November 12, 2020 at 8:06 am The American’s with Disabilities act has influenced the way businesses need to operate online. … Continue reading Is your website at risk for an ADA accessibility lawsuit?
Erika Giles August 17, 2020 It is easy to get caught up in the many aspects of creating a website, which may cause you to forget about making your website accessible to those with disabilities. Website accessibility is essential for compliance and, even more importantly, for customer experience. Let’s dive into why accessibility compliance matters … Continue reading Website Accessibility: 5 Ways Compliance Impacts Your Business
