Ian Smith

In the year 2020, more than 12.5 million Illinoisans lived with some form of disability. Because of advances in medical science, the number of people surviving disabling accidents and conditions, in general, has grown and the proportion of people with disabilities in society is increasing. As a result of state legislation focusing on education, employment, […]

It’s easy for a non-disabled person to read a document online. Just point your mouse, see the screen, ignore (or read) the ads and the navigation on a page, and concentrate on the central area of a document that contains content. Skim through the headings, search for an interesting picture, and then settle your eyes […]

In today’s digital ecosystem, one could argue that access to the internet is a fundamental right. 2020 and by the looks of it 2021 has firmly established that digital is the way forward and therefore digital accessibility needs to be part of the business strategy by default and to stay relevant. What is digital accessibility? […]

Not everyone has the ability to go to a website and easily read a document. Approximately 15% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability. In the future, that number will only grow. Producing documents that can be accessed and read by people of all abilities is just as significant as producing accessible web […]

Digital accessibility refers to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities or different abilities so that they can consume digital technology. Accessibility remediation is the process that brings all the digital assets such as documents, websites, and applications into compliance with the presently recognized standards of accessibility. The goal is to provide a better user […]

Providing equal access and equal opportunity to people with disabilities is significant to create inclusive experiences. “The power of the web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect,” said Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and Inventor of the World Wide Web. Generally, all the users have equal access to […]