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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness month. While the month may be drawing to a close, the benefits an inclusive workplace has in creating a prosperous Canada are present at all times of the year. Having an accessible website is just one way you can help ensure that people with disabilities have access to jobs,
#3 – The Need For Online Accessibility
Since its invention, the Internet has quickly grown from being a cutting edge tool for research and education to one of shared knowledge amongst the masses. In today’s fast paced interconnected world, it has become a vital part of everyday life, becoming even more so as technology advances. As the Internet has evolved from a
6 Smartphone Photo Tips to take Your Images to the Next Level
Unless you’re a photographer, the majority of photos you take will be on your smartphone. This post gives 6 tips on how to take better smartphone photographs.
#2 – Accessibility Strategy and Assistive Technologies
The World Wide Web has become a universal part of everyday life. Whether at work, school, or home, many tasks are now difficult to complete without access to the internet. Registering for university, applying for a job, filing tax returns, or booking travel are just a few examples of tasks we complete using the Internet.
#1 – What is Online Accessibility?
You’ve probably heard the term “accessibility” at some point. But what does it actually mean? Accessibility brings to mind different things for different people. Some picture a building with a wheelchair ramp, button-controlled doors, and elevators. Some think of Braille menus at restaurants and signs with tactile print on them in hotels. Others think of
Creative Design & Website Accessibility
As an Accessibility Specialist, I often hear comments from graphic and web designers that the new Ontario legislated digital accessibility guidelines limit and restrict their creativity. Many graphic designers appear to feel frustrated, angry and unaccepting of the AODA and WCAG 2.0 Level A & AA guidelines. In Ontario we’re entering a new online landscape
Going Above & Beyond – Providing Value Added Services to Your Customers
Want to give your customers a little something extra to ensure their experience with you is memorable? Build loyalty by improving your customer’s shopping and buying experience. Introduce small Value-added services into your regular operations to ensure you stand out from the crowd and are far superior to big box stores! Why Go Above &
Connecting the words – Content Marketing & Keyword Optimization
An Infographic for all us visual learners. Content Marketing is gaining in popularity and those that once said, “I don’t have time”, are now weighing the time commitment against the benefits. All for good reason, Content Marketing works, but you need to start with an organized foundation. This brings us back to the overly discussed
Small Businesses – Do Not Start an Externally Hosted Blog
Small businesses use blogs for SEO and as a platform for Content Marketing to grow their business. Learn about the best ways to start a blog.
