From reskilling to upskilling, the learning and development (L&D) industry is increasingly influenced by new technologies. Authoring software, business simulations, and gamified virtual learning are just the tip of the iceberg of training solutions — but is this content accessible? After the COVID-19 pandemic, institutions shifted from conventional training approaches to online learning platforms. TheRead more
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Website accessibility testing plays a vital role in ensuring that websites are inclusive and usable for all users, including those with disabilities. While the primary focus of testing is to identify accessibility barriers, it’s equally important to consider the user experience throughout the testing process. In this blog, we will provide a detailed guide onRead more
The demand for accessible products and services around the world is growing. However, accessibility is a significant barrier preventing citizens with limitations – from mobility, physical and learning challenges, from getting equal access. Even today, people with disabilities in Canada have limited access to education, employability, and other types of relevant products and services. TheRead more
Why do you think it is important to foster a society of inclusivity? It ensures that each individual, irrespective of social background, cultural roots, economic standing, and physical characteristics, is given an equal chance to participate and contribute meaningfully to society. Individuals with physical disabilities often become victims of societal exclusion and stigmatization due toRead more
Web accessibility is an important part of software design and development to ensure barrier-free access to digital content for people with disabilities. An analysis of the top 1,000,000 home pages found more than 51 million accessibility errors. This translated to over 51 errors per page. Despite the ever-increasing awareness of the importance of internet accessibility,Read more
Introduction If your business is considering rebranding or a website overhaul, you may want to ensure its compliance with web accessibility guidelines. But why? Before we delve into the specifics, it’s important to understand the scope of accessibility. Accessibility involves creating infrastructure – including digital infrastructure – that is accessible to everyone, including those withRead more
The law requires people to have equal access to technology, irrespective of their limitations and disabilities. It is this requirement that brought several other laws, acts and guidelines such as Section 508, ADA and WCAG into practice. With internet being an ubiquitous presence around us, it is imperative that it is accessible too, without anyRead more
Web accessibility refers to the practice of making websites and digital content available and usable by all individuals, regardless of their disabilities. People with disabilities, such as visual, hearing, or motor impairments, may face challenges in accessing web content, which can limit their participation in online activities. To ensure that your website is accessible toRead more
Technology solutions can help make the internet more accessible for people with disabilities and enable them to overcome challenges they commonly experience. Accessibility has become a key consideration for businesses and organizations, especially given the increasing cases of accessibility lawsuits. Web accessibility technologies work with accessible content and web design to produce a more inclusiveRead more