The Terms and Impact of Digital Technology on People with Disabilities
Digital technology has, without a doubt, made our lives more convenient. With a few clicks of a mouse or a couple of taps on a mobile device, we can deposit…
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The 30th Anniversary of the ADA
Almost 30 years ago, on July 26, 1990, George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. In honor of this momentous piece of legislature, TPGi will…
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Website Compliance – What’s in a Name?
Whatever you want to call it – “website compliance,” “web compliance,” “ADA compliant website” – it all comes down the same thing: conforming to web accessibility standards. Web accessibility standards…
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Interview with Mark Wafer, Champion Advocate for Employing People with Disabilities
Mark Wafer understands better than most the benefits of employing individuals with disabilities. The owner of six Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada for over 20 years, he has prioritized an…
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Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Every Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (also known as GAAD) is an annual celebration of digital inclusion. It is a day upon which we acknowledge the importance of digital accessibility and consider…
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WCAG 2.0 Compliance
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the accessibility standards set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), an international group whose mission is to ensure universal equal access…
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Digital Accessibility Lawsuits
Updated: March 15, 2023 People with disabilities use the internet as much as (and possibly more than) those without disabilities. Like anyone else, they want to take advantage of the…
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Real People, Real Stories Podcast: Rebecca Bridges, project manager at TPGi
The host, Mark Miller, producer Marissa Sapega, and TPGi Director of Marketing Brad Henry all chat with their coworker Rebecca Bridges. Rebecca is blind, and, like everyone else, is adjusting…
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COVID-19 and the Disability Community
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, no one remains untouched by its wrath. While many of us are lucky to be able to transition to working from home and virtually…
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Real People, Real Stories Podcast: Karen McCall, a pioneer in the field of accessible document design
Learn how Karen McCall, a pioneer in the field of accessible document design – and a legally blind – individual has managed during the global pandemic of COVID-19. She and…
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WCAG Checklist
Created by the W3C, the WCAG 2.1 checklist and the WCAG 2.0 checklist provide specific information on the success criteria for making digital content accessible. Follow the links below as…
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Real People, Real Stories Series: Peter Bossley
While the global pandemic is difficult for everyone, we all know that people with disabilities sometimes face unique challenges the general public may not be aware of. A section of…
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Real People, Real Stories Podcast: Tony DePalma, Director of Public Policy for Disability Rights Florida
It’s a difficult time for everyone, but for people with disabilities, the global pandemic can pose extreme challenges to acquiring the information and necessities they need. In this podcast, Mark…
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Real People, Real Stories Series: Isabel Holdsworth
While the global pandemic is difficult for everyone, we all know that people with disabilities sometimes face unique challenges the general public may not be aware of. A section of…
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Real People, Real Stories Series: Anonymous TPGi Employee
While the global pandemic is difficult for everyone, we all know that people with disabilities sometimes face unique challenges the general public may not be aware of. A section of…
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ADA Certification for Websites
Many of our clients ask us if we can give them an “ADA certification” or a “WCAG certification” to prove that their digital content is accessible. While we would love…
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Web Accessibility Standards
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web way back in the dark ages of the 20th century (1989!). Five years later, in 1994, the World Wide Web Consortium (WC3) came…
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PDF Accessibility
A portable document format, better known as a PDF, is a file format that can be shared without being easily modified. It can also be opened and reviewed on most…