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Contracted vs. Uncontracted Braille: Which Type Should I Use?
Braille is a form of communication used worldwide, primarily by blind and visually impaired people. There are two forms of Braille: uncontracted (Alphabetic) and…
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Accessible Procurement Demystified: 6 Best Practices for Evaluating Technology
Procuring accessible technology can feel overwhelming, particularly for organizations unfamiliar with the technicalities of digital accessibility requirements for assistive technology users. Whether in the…
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Banff Bound: A Somewhat Accessible Journey
My family recently embarked on a vacation to Banff National Park. We packed up our mothers, my guide dog Jeb, and ourselves for an…
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How to Make Visual Content Accessible in PDFs
Overview of accessibility in relation to visual content: We want someone using AT to get the same information as someone who is not using AT.
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The ROI of Digital Accessibility for B2C and B2B Brands
As the reader, you are likely accessing this article to understand and quantify the return-on-investment for digital accessibility, which you will present to your board…
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From AODA to ACA: Understanding Canada’s Digital Accessibility Regulations
Introduction: Canada’s Journey Toward Digital Accessibility As digital spaces expand into every facet of life, ensuring these spaces are inclusive and accessible has become a…
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If My Organization Gets Contacted for an ADA-accessible Statement, Where Should We Begin?
Every U.S. organization communicating with people about their personal information—including account statements, bills, and medical information—is subject to accessibility legislation. This legislation, which could be…
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Digital Accessibility for Mobile Apps
Accessibility is no longer optional. As mobile devices dominate our daily lives, ensuring native mobile apps are accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities, is…
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How to Ensure Your VPAT ACR is Actionable, Not Just a Checklist
In my daily work in digital accessibility, I have seen a concerning trend with the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) being viewed as a straightforward…
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Alternate Format Documents and Non-Text Content: Accessibility for Images, Tables, and Maps
The old expression “a picture is worth a thousand words” can be applied to modern digital content just as readily as it is to books…
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