My Experience of Navigating the Web as a Blind User
My name is Aaron Page. I am Allyant’s Director of Accessibility, and I am blind. I was born with congenital glaucoma and lost my remaining…
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How Accessible is Fitness for Users with Vision Impairment?
Maintaining proper physical fitness is crucial for everyone’s well-being. For individuals with visual impairments, achieving fitness can be a daunting task, especially if technology is…
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OMB’s Call-To-Action: The Role of Section 508 in Accessible Procurement
The significance of Section 508 is on the rise in 2024. Its origins date back to 1998 when the U.S. Congress amended the…
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OMB’s Release on Strengthening Digital Accessibility and Section 508 Management
On December 21, 2023, the Office of Management released a memorandum, M-24-08, directed to all Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Federal…
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Colorado’s Accessibility Law HB21-1110 Explained
In 2021, the Colorado government formally passed the bill known as HB21-1110. This is more formally known as Colorado Laws for Persons with Disabilities, with…
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Allyant Celebrates Assistive Technology Awareness Month!
To celebrate, let’s discuss the impact of various AT devices on the lives of people with disabilities, including some of my personal experiences with AT.
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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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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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accessible-slick: A new accessible carousel library
Here at Allyant, we see a lot of carousels and sliders, and we’ve learned a thing or two about making them accessible. Our expert Accessibility…
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