A Starter Guide For Improving Digital Accessibility
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Lower Your Legal Risk and Improve the User Experience of Your Site
If you think that your organization is protected from digital accessibility lawsuits because it’s “too small” or “people with disabilities don’t use your products,” think again. In 2019, more than…
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How COVID-19 has Impacted Healthcare for People with Disabilities
COVID-19 is forcing healthcare professionals and providers to adopt new public health guidelines like social distancing, face protection, and contact-less procedures. Pre-COVID, patients would think nothing of talking in close…
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Host or Attend an ADA30 Event
Even in a time where public gatherings are still approached with caution in light of COVID-19, hosting an ADA30 event can still be a powerful way to honor the Americans…
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Review your Corporate Digital Accessibility Policies / Statement of Intent
The cornerstone of an accessibility program is its digital accessibility policy or statement of intent. Developing an accessibility policy gives the entire organization a clear and consistent understanding of accessibility…
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Training Your Staff on How to Support People with Disabilities
People with disabilities are just like everyone else, with various physical or cognitive differences. However, it may not be intuitive for your staff to support them without a little training….
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Review the Accessibility of Your Public-Facing Websites
Technology has grown in leaps and bounds since the ADA was signed into law almost 30 years ago. In 1990, the World Wide Web was barely a year old and…
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Reviewing Your Corporate Inclusion Initiatives
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…
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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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Website Accessibility Checklist for Beginners
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…
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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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What is a VPAT? (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template)
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….
