Accessibility
Why Celebrating National Special Education Day Is Important & How To Join In
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 MoreImproved Learning: Teaching Methods & Strategies for Students With Dyslexia
This article is the third 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…
Read MoreProven Remarkable Teaching Methods & Strategies for Students with Hearing Loss
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 Autism Part 3: Teaching Methods…
Read MoreTeaching Methods & Strategies to Enhance Learning for Students With Autism
This article is the first in a three-part series on teaching strategies for students with disabilities. Find the other entries below: Part 2: Teaching Methods & Strategies for Students with Hearing Loss Part 3: Teaching Methods…
Read MoreBest Practices: How to Host a Virtual Event
A Market Research Media report projects that the virtual events industry will grow from $14 billion in 2018 to $18 billion in 2023. This projection makes sense since netizens increasingly rely on digital tools and…
Read MoreWhy is Accessibility Style Guide & Design Guidelines So Important?
According to the Center for Disease Control, one in four American adults live with a disability. Every condition does not affect how people experience the internet. Many disabilities can make navigation, shopping, research, and general…
Read MoreTips for Talking to Superiors About Accessibility
As technology plays an increasingly large part in our daily lives, more people have become reliant on digital tools. However, people have diverse needs and abilities which must be considered. For this reason, it is…
Read More10 Deaf YouTube Creators You Absolutely Need to Follow Right Now
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting 10 talented d/Deaf creators making waves in the YouTube space. Covering topics ranging from vintage fashion and hip hop to ASL and accessibility—these creators are serving up…
Read MoreDeaf Awareness Month: Celebrating Culture and Correcting Misperceptions
Anyone reading the news can be forgiven for thinking that the Deaf community is struggling mightily in the face of COVID-19. “Deaf Community Faces Unique Challenges During the Pandemic,” the Houston Public Media reported. “Local…
Read MoreWhat is Digital Accessibility and Why is it so Important?
Digital accessibility is more important now than ever before. Our daily lives are already increasingly digital, with the majority of the population relying on electronic tools for work, shopping, banking, entertainment, healthcare and more. But…
Read MoreClosed Captioning Accessibility Tools for Video Platforms
Digital video consumption is a leading American pastime. More than 70% of the U.S. population — approximately 235 million people — watched some sort of digital video content at least once a month in 2019.…
Read MoreTitle II and Title III of the ADA Explained: Understanding its impact
On July 26th, 1990, President George Bush signed the historic ADA into law. This civil rights law protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in areas of employment, access to government services, public places, transportation, and other…
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