Accessibility
Key Learnings from UsableNet’s 2020 ADA Digital Accessibility Lawsuits Report
Businesses can learn more about ADA compliance standards through UsableNet’s year-end report on 2020 digital accessibility lawsuits. Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has evolved from demanding accommodations at physical locations to…
Read MoreDigital Learning Day 2021: Digital Learning Resource Roundup
When the Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed) launched Digital Learning Day on Feb. 25, 2011, online learning was far less ubiquitous than it is today. The day was meant to celebrate innovative teachers and explore…
Read MoreHow to Expand Your Video Marketing Reach & Strategy with Speech-to-Text Services
When you’re putting time, money, and effort into creating materials for video marketing campaigns, you want to get those videos in front of as many viewers as possible. While many businesses and brands treat them…
Read MoreImprove Accessibility at Your Organization for 2021
As remote work becomes the new normal, website accessibility has become a crucial requirement. If your business does not meet accessibility guidelines, you are opening yourself up to expensive lawsuits. Some of the fines from…
Read MoreTop 5 Bad Habits of Ineffective Zoom Callers
In the last year, nearly everyone has become deeply familiar with Zoom video conferencing. We use it for work. We use it for school. We use it to talk to family members, catch up with…
Read More5 Companies That Boosted Business With Accessibility
Combined with enterprise-level account management, security, and customer support features, Rev is built for growth. In addition to fast, accurate captions and transcripts, Rev provides tools to improve workflows, increase team collaboration, and organize content…
Read MoreAODA Compliance Guide for 2021
Setting the pace for Canadian accessibility, Ontario’s provincial government passed the Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act (AODA) in 2005. Marking milestones along the way, the AODA has achieved great progress for Ontarians with disabilities. Another…
Read More11 Best iPhone iOS Accessibility Apps and Features
36 Seconds. That’s how much time was spent discussing the latest iPhone accessibility features at the WWDC keynote in June 2009. The media largely overlooked this portion of the presentation. For the accessibility community, it was the moment…
Read MoreCelebrating National Special Education Day
Happy National Special Education Day! This awareness holiday, observed on December 2nd, celebrates advancements made in educating children with disabilities. It also reminds us of the importance of accommodating children with disabilities in ways that…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Twitter Fleets Accessible to More People
Fleets or “stories” for Twitter is now accessible to screen readers! Though a bit late to the “stories” party, Twitter’s disappearing Tweets, called Fleets, has one powerful, differentiating feature. Read below to see how that…
Read MoreTeaching Methods & Strategies for Students with Dyslexia
This article is the second in a three-part series on teaching strategies for students with disabilities. Find the other entries below: Part 1: Teaching Methods & Strategies for Students with AutismPart 2: Teaching Methods &…
Read MoreHow Children Can Learn to Read with Closed Captions
Remote learning is no easy feat. Success hinges on using the right tools, getting kids to pay attention, and a strong understanding of what strategies enhance learning. In terms of literacy skills, it may seem…
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