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Allyant Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Unified English Braille
Unified English Braille, also known as UEB, is a braille code designed by the International Council on English Braille (ICEB). The primary goal behind designing…
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How Does Accessibility Work in PDFs?
PDF accessibility is a component of the overall document accessibility of a website or other digital assets. We know that buildings, sidewalks, transportation and public…
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Accessible Textbooks for Students with Visual Impairments—How Educators Can Flip the Script on Speed and Quality
If you’re in the education sector, you know that time is of the essence when it comes to producing textbooks and other accessible materials for…
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Using CommonLook PDF Validator to Test Documents
You have converted your document into a PDF. It is tagged, yet you still need to know if it is accessible and compliant. You *could*…
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Refreshable Braille Display: Types of RBD, How it Works and Why it Matters in Web Design
Digital accessibility is about ensuring your online content can be accessed by as many people as possible—including those who use assistive devices to read braille.
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What Is A PDF Accessibility Checker? What Does It Do?
A PDF accessibility checker is a digital tool that checks whether a PDF document is accessible (readable) to everyone, including people with visual disabilities. CommonLook…
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The Human Experience of Accessibility – Story #1
As an executive working for an accessibility solutions provider, I get to peer beneath the proverbial hoods of many businesses—meaning I get to witness the…
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Is Google Maps Accessible?
For years, Google Maps has been the predominant navigational tool. Since Google Maps (and maps generally) are visual by nature, they are usually difficult to navigate…
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Join us in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2022
As the CEO of a group of companies that specialize solely in accessibility solutions, I can say with pride and certainty that the GAAD Foundation…
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Colorado Enacts Law for Web Accessibility
For many years, federal government agencies have been required by Section 508 Compliance to provide equitable access to digital technology. In a landmark move for…
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