For most people, putting on deodorant is an effortless part of everyday life. But for many people with disabilities, applying deodorant poses difficulties. Noting the inaccessible aspects of deodorant (like…
As the pandemic drags on, video conferencing has become increasingly important. Yet, for those who primarily use sign language to communicate, video-conferencing presents accessibility challenges. (It can be hard for…
If you’re traveling by plane in the United States, you’ll undergo a TSA screening that always involves at least a little verbal communication. Yet, for some people with disabilities, verbal…
The Basics Many a battle over the interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has taken place in United States courts. Earlier this month, in a reversal of a…
All U.S. states and territories follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines regarding COVID vaccination prioritization, yet the execution has varied throughout the country. Additionally, each state…
Accessibility goes to the beach! Los Angeles County has installed an access mat on Venice Beach so “people who have difficulty negotiating the sand can more fully and safely enjoy…
By Cara Conway, guest contributor from PAWS Before MATER, her papillon PAWS Hearing Dog, Molly was never able to fully relax. She was always worried that she was missing a…
If you’ve read the first post in this series, An Overview of Accessibility, welcome back! If this is your first time reading our blog, we’re happy to have you. In…
People with disabilities have faced greater challenges than most during the pandemic. From inaccessible digital information on the disease and how to prevent infection to closed public transportation systems, they’ve…
Updated 3/13/2024 Search engine optimization and web accessibility share many of the same best practices. In many cases, the same core elements can help both search engine users and disabled…
November 12 is World Usability Day (also known as “Make Things Easier Day”—who can argue with that?) On this day we celebrate the pursuit of creating an effortless, intuitive product…
When we talk about the accessibility lifecycle, you may associate it with having a beginning and an endpoint. While every organization clearly needs a starting point for accessibility, there is…
Irrespective of size, industry, maturity, etc., task delegation across an organization is necessary; without it, individuals may assume that certain things are “someone else’s responsibility” and they remain unfinished. Considering…
Games should be fun for everyone. However, sometimes having a disability may hinder an individual’s ability to participate and enjoy them. Many games require physical dexterity to roll a die,…
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into Law 30 years ago on July 26th, 1990. Here are some of the reasons we are thankful for all of the contributions…
The 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act is a big deal! It’s not every day we celebrate an amazing legislation that has empowered millions of individuals to live…
As we get closer to the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – which was signed into law on July 26, 1990 – it’s important to take…
An overall understanding of your website’s accessibility is critical knowledge for every organization, large and small. Once you know where you stand, you can start making plans for improvement. And…