How accessibility and business can work hand-in-hand for better results across the board.
This piece was originally published on Product-Led Alliance. As a product leader, there’s no doubt how you would answer these questions: Do you care about user experience? Do you want…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a new proposed rule that would provide substantial updates to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that would improve…
Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) highlights just how important inclusive hiring practices are for the community and for any company’s bottom line. Hiring and empowering employees with…
On August 11, 2023, federal government agencies have a formidable deadline: answering 105 questions on digital accessibility compliance. Section 752, a recent law aimed at increasing accountability and transparency for…
If you’ve tried to sell products and services to a government agency, chances are you’ve heard of the VPAT. VPAT stands for Voluntary Product Accessibility Template and is used to…
The proposal will clarify digital accessibility requirements for the first time in the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A proposed rule to improve access to web and…
Meet ADA requirements and enrich customer experience with accessible self-service kiosks. Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public-facing technology must be accessible. Website and app accessibility…
Accessibility requirements go beyond QSR websites and mobile apps. What about kiosks? This piece was originally published by QSR Magazine. The number of Americans living with disabilities is larger than…
Disability:IN is on a mission to build an inclusive global economy where people with disabilities participate fully and meaningfully. And each year, thousands of employers and employees gather at the…
Accessibility can be a big initiative at any company, requiring a lot of resources and time. For companies that have yet to craft an accessibility program, it can be hard…
AODA Requirements The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a wide-ranging law from 2005 designed to develop, implement and enforce standards for accessibility related to “goods, services, facilities,…
Most companies today will tell you they’ve fully incorporated accessibility requirements and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives into their hiring process, however, data indicates that organizations are falling short….
Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms have changed the way businesses are run. Because they allow users to log in via a web browser anywhere there’s an internet connection, companies…
Compliance is baked into all aspects of the banking industry, from transparency to information security. Today’s digital banking platforms are part of this regulation, yet when it comes to customer-facing…
Each year, January brings the biggest show in technology to Las Vegas. I started going to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2015, looking to see how technology could enhance…
The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and Accessible Canada Regulations (ACR) are an important step on the road to a barrier-free Canada for Canadians with disabilities. The ACA and the ACR…
Self-checkout machines continue to get more popular, but many machines are inaccessible to people with disabilities. For example, Lyndsay Watterson, a fashion businesswoman who uses a wheelchair, made a video…
