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The Cost of Digital Inaccessibility: Navigating AODA Compliance by 2025
In Ontario, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) stands as a beacon, emphasizing the crucial role of making online spaces inclusive for all. But what happens to organizations…
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Digital Accessibility: What You Need to Know
In an age where digital platforms shape our everyday lives – from shopping to banking, learning to socializing – ensuring these platforms are accessible to all, regardless of physical or…
Navigating the Complex Landscape of PDF Remediation Tools
PDF documents are pervasive in today’s digital world, widely used for distributing documents in a fixed format. While they maintain consistency across various devices and platforms, ensuring accessibility for individuals…
A look back: 2023 W3C’s Technical Plenary and Advisory Committee meetings
Every year around September, the W3C’s Technical Plenary and Advisory Committee meetings (TPAC) take place somewhere around the globe. I’ve been lucky enough in my role as Advisory Committee representative…
Digital Accessibility: The Universal Language Bridging Worlds
In an era dominated by the rapid digitization of almost every facet of our lives, the term ‘global language’ has taken on a new meaning. Beyond the confines of spoken…
Debunking the Misconceptions of Digital Accessibility Within Organizations
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, digital accessibility is a term that resonates across boardrooms. However, many organizations still grapple with numerous misconceptions surrounding the topic. These misunderstandings often hinder the…
AI and Accessible Documents: Don’t Believe the Hype
The Personal and Societal Value of Inclusive Digital Documents In the digital era, the promise of AI appears to be limitless. From self-driving cars to predictive analytics, the technological advances…
Building a Business Case for Digital Accessibility: Not Just Compliance, but Competitive Advantage
In a digitally connected world, accessibility is no longer a luxury or an afterthought. It’s a necessity. For businesses, ignoring digital accessibility can lead to legal complications and isolate a…
Incorporating Accessibility into Communication: A Guide for Modern Communicators
In a world where digital communication has become the linchpin of business, education, governance, and social interaction, the importance of accessibility has emerged as a critical consideration. Accessibility is no…
Can ChatGPT Help Write Accessible Content? Opportunities and Caveats
Accessibility is at the forefront of creating an inclusive and equitable digital environment. In a world that is increasingly reliant on digital communication, ensuring that content is accessible to all,…
Assistive Technology: Examples and Insights
Assistive technology is revolutionizing the way individuals with disabilities interact with the world. From allowing the visually impaired to ‘see’ through innovative gadgets to enabling the mobility-challenged to navigate environments…
How to spell check on a PDF
In the digital era, where documents are often shared across continents within seconds, the Portable Document Format (PDF) has emerged as a universal standard. Its ability to preserve formatting and…