Dictionary.com names “allyship” its Word of the Year
It’s official. Dictionary.com has chosen its 2021 Word of the Year: Allyship. And TPGi could not be more excited!…
World of Accessibility
Human interest stories on accessibility related topics.
Real People, Real Stories: An interview with Penny Loker, advocate for those with facial differences
Penny Loker was born with hemifacial microsomia and Goldenhar Syndrome, which have affected the way people see her and…
What is a screen reader, and why are they important?
There are about 12 million people living with a vision impairment in the United States alone. Worldwide, there were…
UNM prioritizes campus accessibility
Last month, The University of New Mexico announced that they were expanding their accessibility efforts for their students, faculty,…
Real People, Real Stories: Interview with Ellice Patterson, Founder/Director of Abilities Dance, an inclusive dance company
Abilities Dance uses dance and art overall as a tool to promote intersectional disability rights in the greater Boston…
CynthiaSays.com Accessibility Website Scan Announcement
CynthiaSays.com has been a staple in the accessibility community since at least 2003 and has performed countless website accessibility…
ID24 – Inclusive Design 24
#ID24 (Inclusive Design 24) is returning for another 24 hours of live accessibility talks on September 23 starting at…
Real People, Real Stories: An interview with Ada Hoffman, author and professor
Ada Hoffman, author, professor, and reviewer Ada wears a lot of hats! As an author, she creates stories and…
Voice Search: An Accessibility Feature Adopted En Masse
This is a guest post contributed by Rebecca Feinberg, Sr. SEO Account Manager at Seer Interactive. While people often…
AI Can Help Those Who Can’t Speak by Reading Their Lips, but Privacy Remains a Concern for Many
AI seems to be learning something new all the time. Liopa, an Irish startup, has created an app called…
Tax Deduction for ADA
No one (except for the most enthusiastic accountant) has ever called tax deductions exciting. Yet, businesses might be a…
The IpsiHand Can Bring Back Some Hand Mobility for Stroke Patients
Strokes and disabilities are intertwined. The CDC reports that “Stroke[s] reduce mobility in more than half of stroke survivors…
Instagram, TikTok, and Microsoft Become More Accessible
A short time ago, three digital giants took action to make their platforms more inclusive. Instagram and TikTok added…
World Health Organization Makes Resolution on Disability and Accessibility
The WHO recently embraced Resolution EB148.R6, “The highest attainable standard of health for persons with disabilities.” This resolution has…
Ontario Businesses and Nonprofits Have Until the End of June to Meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Ontario businesses and nonprofits are on the clock. Any Ontario business or nonprofit (with more than 50 employees) whose…
Real People, Real Stories Series: Mac Potts
Our new content series, “Real People, Real Stories,” shares personal vignettes from individuals on why digital accessibility is so…
Illinois Legislature Takes Strong Stance Against Seclusion and Restraint of Students
Sometimes students with disabilities are emotionally and physically harmed by the very people responsible for their care. In 2019,…
“We Check the Trails” Program Helps Make Trails More Accessible
Like a lot of people around the world, many people with disabilities enjoy outdoor activities like hiking trails, but…
