Inaccessible Content Can Leave a Lasting - and Negative - Impression on Your Customers
We've all had a less-than-perfect customer service experience: a surly customer service rep on the phone, poor workmanship that a company won't apologize for, or a bungled…Read more
Eleven Steps to Help You Effectively Address and Resolve Online Accessibility Issues
While productive communication is a two-way street, the path can sometimes get rough – especially when you're dealing with potentially contentious issues like…Read more
Accessibility Matters - Perspective is Everything
Sometimes, despite having full (though corrected) vision and being able-bodied, you just can't see some of the amazing things that this world has to offer. You also can't…Read more
Putting the Info Back into Infographics
Infographics must die.
At least that was the feeling I expressed a few months ago on Twitter. It was a visceral reaction to my frustration with graphical…Read more
An Introduction to Sarah, Echidna's Accessibility Consultant
My colleague Jay Menard has written several great posts on…Read more
Accessibility – No Need to Accommodate
I'm a content guy. Not only do I love words, but I understand their power. I've had the distinct honour and pleasure to play a key role in Digital Echidna's accessibility…Read more
2014 – The Year that Will Be
Over the past week or so, we've looked back fondly at the year that was in 2013. We wrapped up the year discussing…Read more
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Canada has made strong…Read more
AODA and You: Putting Your Site to the Test
Whether you're developing your site on your own, or maintaining one that's been developed on your behalf, it's always good practice to regularly test that you continue to…Read more
AODA and You: Turnabout and Fair Play
Thinking Ability First is not just about looking past physical and mental limitations, but it's about expanding everyone's horizons.
Earlier this morning, we had…Read more
AODA and You: Alphabet Soup -- WCAG 2.0 A or AA?
A is the best you can do right? Or is it AA? What does WCAG 2.0 mean again? And what do I really need to do by Jan. 1, 2014 – if anything? What’s the difference between A…Read more