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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Human interest stories on accessibility related topics.
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…
July 6, 2020 | World of Accessibility
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…
June 24, 2020 | Business, World of Accessibility
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…
June 23, 2020 | Business, World of Accessibility
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…
June 4, 2020 | World of Accessibility
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…
June 1, 2020 | Business, World of Accessibility
A website accessibility checklist is a helpful resource for creating an inclusive digital experience. An inclusive experience is essential because no one deserves to be excluded from the convenience and…
May 25, 2020 | Business, World of Accessibility
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…
May 14, 2020 | Legal, World of Accessibility
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…
May 8, 2020 | Podcasts, World of Accessibility
At its core, a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT™) is a template created by the US Federal government used to assess how well digital content conforms to Section 508 requirements….
April 29, 2020 | Business, World of Accessibility
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…
April 22, 2020 | World of Accessibility
Updated 12/1/2022 If you’re searching for the meaning behind the term “WCAG compliance,” you’re in luck – you’ve come to the right place to learn all about it and why…
April 17, 2020 | Business, World of Accessibility
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…
April 16, 2020 | Podcasts, World of Accessibility
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…
April 16, 2020 | World of Accessibility
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…
April 15, 2020 | World of Accessibility
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…
April 14, 2020 | Podcasts, World of Accessibility
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…
April 14, 2020 | World of Accessibility
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…
April 14, 2020 | World of Accessibility
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…
April 13, 2020 | Business, World of Accessibility