Inclusive Hiring Hiring. One simple word. Hiring. We discover a variety of different requirements when we peel back the layers of that one simple word. One of those layers inclusion. This layer is complex and deep. The same layers are involved in every hire we make. Every new team member we employ. The complexity of […]
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In Part 1 and Part 2 of This Series I provided some basic information on building an accessible website. At this point, your website is built. You believe it is compliant, but you want to do an audit to make sure. Website Criteria There are several automated solutions available. Below I have listed some key
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The website is built! The graphics, videos and audio content are engaging! You are ready to launch! You have a nagging feeling that you forgot something… What did you forget? Did you remember to ensure all the components are accessible to an assistive reader? Yes, that’s it! If you have built a website or worked
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In previous articles, I have covered topics such as downloadable content, computer languages, automation and testing. All these activities are equally important. Testing or auditing your site is imperative to keep it functioning as planned and allowing for accessibility. Auditing is essential to a website. There are several components that need to work in harmony
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When making websites accessible for assistive readers such as NVDA or JAWS, it is very helpful to know or at least understand computer languages. Websites use a language that the machine understands. A developer or programmer can tell the machine what they would like it to do.
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Accessibility for individuals with vision, hearing, color-blindness, or fine motor skill impairments is obtainable.
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Many companies utilize Facebook (FB) as a marketing tool. Recently FB changed its algorithms. This has become frustrating for businesses who utilize FB as a deliverable platform. The algorithms have caused decreased visibility when posting business advertisements or responding to customer inquiries.
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Pearl Interactive Network, Inc. announced originally in December of 2017 that it was recognized by General Dynamics Information Technology as a high-performing small subcontractor for their technical effort and performance during the past year.
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What is a PDF? A PDF, (Portable Document File) is a type of file that is self-contained. Meaning that it will look the same on a computer screen or printed on paper. The PDF format is very helpful when making documents accessible, because it is highly compressed, yet readable no matter what program or software
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Regulations and the Withdrawal of Proposed Rules Recently, there has been much discussion among the disability community about the withdrawal of proposed rules by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the A.D.A. Two of the four proposed withdrawals may have a significant impact on disabled individuals and particularly those that have litigation pending for non-compliance,
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