May 31, 2016
When most of us think about eye tracking technology, it sounds pretty interesting, but it’s not something that’s going to change our lives. Eye tracking allows users […]
May 24, 2016
Back in March of this year, Whole Foods Market became the center of an internet firestorm when a customer, Nathalie Gordon, tweeted a picture of prepeeled and […]
May 17, 2016
Sometimes, a disability is more obvious than another. They can be immediately apparent, especially when someone relies on a wheelchair, walking cane, or crutches. Although, there are other […]
May 10, 2016
A military veteran from Jupiter, FL by the name of Brian Mast is running for the Republican nomination in the House district of southeastern Florida. One thing […]
May 3, 2016
Recently, there has been a major discussion about public restrooms that has caused an all out riot on the internet and in the media. The “Bathroom Bill” […]
April 26, 2016
Design for All is the intervention into environments, products, and services which aims to ensure that anyone, including future generations, regardless of age, gender, capacities or cultural background, […]
April 19, 2016
Living with epilepsy is more than just suffering from seizures. People with this condition and families face a wide array of daily challenges to normal life that […]
April 12, 2016
In Australia, Kmart is taking big steps to promote the inclusion of disabilities into everyday life. In their latest catalog, the store features children with disabilities […]
April 5, 2016
Aging in Place is simply a matter of preserving the ability for people to stay in their homes and neighborhoods for as long as possible. Sometimes, people […]
March 29, 2016
Providing a wonderful experience to every individual that visits a Disney park is of the highest concern. That’s why Disney is always trying to keep their procedures […]
March 22, 2016
Creating a user experience that is accessible to all users with varied abilities is a task that many companies are constantly facing. While most situations are based […]
March 15, 2016
In 2013, in Michael Bloomberg’s last days as mayor of New York City, he promised by the year 2020, half of New York City’s yellow taxis would […]
March 8, 2016
Text to speech is not a high dollar addition to include in the software of current E Ink readers like Amazon’s Paperwhite and the Voyage. Actually, some […]
March 1, 2016
Most of the television for children that is currently airing is something that can keep most kids occupied for at least a few minutes. As you […]
February 23, 2016
Hands on classes have long been a way for students to get involved and learn through doing. Science is one of the subjects that relies heavily […]
February 16, 2016
The United States is a melting pot of different cultures, races, and nationalities as well as people with varying levels of disabilities. As you know, not […]
February 9, 2016
Over 60 ships that bear that carry the brands Carnival, Holland America, and Princess have increased their accessibility for disabled travelers due to a settlement announced […]
February 2, 2016
Inclusive tourism, also called barrier-free or accessible tourism, is a form of tourism that strives to ensure travel destinations, and things of the like, are inclusive […]
January 26, 2016
For some time, there has been an ongoing discussion on whether or not braille will eventually be replaced by newer technology that can serve the same […]
January 19, 2016
For the first time in two years, the number of characters with disabilities on prime-time television is on the decline, a new report finds. There are […]
January 12, 2016
Through grassroots advocacy and the support of the disability community, the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the University System of Georgia, Noel Gregg, Ph.D., and […]
January 5, 2016
You may have heard of service animals, but understanding what they’re used for is a completely different thing. Most people are familiar with service animals such […]
December 29, 2015
After more than 45 years, the handicap symbol is getting a pretty serious redesign and it couldn’t be more deserving. The old, stiff logo never really […]
December 22, 2015
Accessibility on the web is something that people with disabilities and their advocates have fought long and hard for. The equal opportunity to do things that […]
December 8, 2015
Nike has always been at the helm of some pretty amazing creations and they always know how to create a buzz. Their shoe designs define the […]
October 20, 2015
When wounded or disabled veterans return home, the lack of a support group outside of their family can really derail the healing process as well as […]
October 13, 2015
In 2012, Hallmark debuted a movie that inspired and captured all those who watched it. In the movie, A Smile as Big as the Moon, a […]
September 29, 2015
People with visual impairments now have the ability to see thanks to complete strangers and their smart phones. A Danish development team has created an iPhone […]
September 22, 2015
In a day where accessibility is forethought on the minds of all web designers and software programmers, there are still instances where sites and software applications […]
September 15, 2015
We see the struggle of wounded veterans all the time after returning from combat and their lengthy recovery process. The ones who often get overlooked are […]
September 8, 2015
We’re deep into campaign season and, more than likely, everyone has already picked their side to stand on. Whether you’re siding with a democratic or republican […]
September 1, 2015
Have you ever thought about how someone with a visual impairment uses a computer? Your first thought is probably that you had no idea they did, […]
August 25, 2015
When someone starts a new job, they update their mental faculties by acquiring skills, learning new software and organizational routines, and aligning their behavior with company […]
August 18, 2015
Virtual reality may be used as an escape for some users, but there is a new group who is stepping into the digital realm as an […]
August 11, 2015
Geospatial information systems, also known as GIS, are a way for us to visualize, question, analyze, and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns, and trends. GIS […]
August 4, 2015
Customer service is a vital part of every business. Your reputation and how your company and its services are perceived depends on it. You may be […]
July 28, 2015
In October of 2010, President Obama enacted the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. The CVAA updates federal communications law to increase the ability for […]
July 26, 2015
Today marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the day that President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disability Act and the day that our nation committed […]
July 21, 2015
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, or OFCCP, has issued several changes to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 503, for those […]
July 14, 2015
Accessibility has become a very controversial topic as of late. Poor design prevents an estimated 40% of potential users to not be able to fully access […]
July 7, 2015
In 1998 the US Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to require federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Section […]
June 30, 2015
Every year, thousands of combat veterans return home with life-changing injuries. We praise these service men and women during their time fighting for our freedom, but […]
June 23, 2015
Usually, mobile applications are generally covered by the same standards for access by people with disabilities that apply to non-mobile software and web applications. Applicable U.S. […]
June 16, 2015
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation would begin requiring airline websites and automated airport kiosks to be accessible to […]
June 9, 2015
The elders of America’s population have historically been late to the technology party compared to their younger compatriots, but their movement into digital life continues to […]
June 2, 2015
As accommodating users with disabilities gains momentum and importance in workplace, both in public and private sectors, the need for software and web accessibility grows as […]
May 26, 2015
Accessible technology enables all users to interact with computers and applications in different ways to meet their visual, speech, hearing, dexterity, and cognitive needs. Accessible technology […]
May 19, 2015
In its quest to portray the image of the classic American high school, the comic book Archie added a character to the school’s student body, but […]
May 5, 2015
Since 2014’s release of iOS 8, the main focus has been on the features of the operating system. Things like continuity, extensions, and the iCloud drive […]
April 28, 2015
Long ago, the FCC began enacting laws to address captions, and other government entities around the world have done the same. In the U.S., the Twenty-First […]
April 14, 2015
When considering the accessibility of a document, it must meet certain technical criteria and must be able to be used by people with disabilities. This includes […]
April 6, 2015
Disabilities can affect people in many different ways. Not only can the disability itself cause problems for the person, but also the way that society addresses […]
March 30, 2015
For users with visual disabilities, whether it is low vision, color blindness, or complete vision loss, the act of utilizing most forms of technology presents more […]
March 24, 2015
Many of today’s modern technologies have made way for advancements in the way we communicate, but not all users have the ability to fully participate in […]
March 17, 2015
Organizations should always ensure that forms that are created to be printed and then filled out are also made electronically fillable. These types of forms typically […]
July 4, 2014
Accessibility is a simple concept: products and services are for everybody, regardless of limitations. In the analog age, this meant accommodations like a wheelchair ramp for […]