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Penalty & Fine for ADA & Section 508 Non-Compliance

ADA non-compliance has impacted some of the largest brands in the world. All of them had to face lawsuits, penalties, out-of-court settlements for section 508 non-compliance! Let us elaborate! In the United States alone, over 10,000 federal lawsuits for Americans with Disabilities (ADA) and Section 508 rehabilitation non-compliances are filed every year. But, unfortunately, many […]

Best Practices in Accessible Publishing for Publishers

There is an increasing need for publishing industries to shift perspectives towards accessibility. Why? 10% to 15% of the world population has print-disability of some form or the other. Sixty-one million in the United States alone have reported some form of physical disability. As a publisher, it is crucial to transform your business to serve […]

Making Museums Accessible – Best Practices from Around the World

“Museums for equality: diversity and inclusion” – the International Museum Day theme for 2020 is a nudge for museums worldwide to take Accessibility for disabled visitors ‘earnestly.’ Museum’s worldwide records an average of 54 million visitors every year. Approximately 4% to 11% of those museum visitors are individuals with different forms of physical disabilities. All […]

Six-Point Guidance from Print-Disabled Students to School Administrators

The World Health Organization has assessed that about 15% of the world, about one billion people, has some sort of disability. Dyslexia is one of the most common forms of learning challenge affecting about a tenth of the population. Some forms of dyslexia lead to print disabilities, hampering the uptake of classroom education, leave alone […]

Sustaining a Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture Through Accessibility

With every decade, the world becomes more diverse and the word almost takes on a new meaning with every step toward progress and development. With the increasing diversity, the need for inclusion has become a necessity. Thus, businesses across the globe have drafted policies to make the workplace more inclusive. But many of these organizations […]

The Intertwined Tales of Accessibility and Economy

Economic entities such as businesses, hospitals, federal agencies, and the like underwent several social revolutions and reforms before attaining the current form and structure. This included laying out guidelines for ethics, equality, and accessibility. Accessibility, in particular, helps sustain inclusivity and diversity in our society. Although brands have been quick to adopt newfound strategies and […]

Digital Accessibility – The 2021 Game Changer

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? […]

Digital Accessibility Laws in the UK and How Can You Ensure 100% Compliance

A website or mobile app needs to be made accessible so it can be used by disabled as well as able-bodied individuals. This includes those with: Impaired vision Motor difficulties Cognitive impairments or learning disabilities Deafness or impaired hearing Due to the drastic lockdown measures implemented in the UK to control the spread of the […]

Happy Holidays

From the CEO’s desk The holiday season marks a special time of the year. A time that we can all come together & celebrate family, friendship, and our humanity. Given the enormous challenges that we faced in 2020, there seems to be no better time to celebrate the joy of the holiday season than now. […]

How Can Banks Prevent Accessibility Lawsuits in 2021 & Beyond?

Accessibility should be at the forefront of efforts at banks and other financial institutions in 2021 and beyond. Having an ADA/508 compliant bank or credit union website and digital documents are more important than ever as more and more customers have embraced online banking in recent times. However, when banks and financial institutions transform their […]

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