Episode 565 Abstract Digital accessibility specialist Denis Boudreau describes a recent analysis on the accessibility of the top 100 million websites. From the May 31st,Read more about Now with Dave Brown – Episode 565
According to 2021 data from the American Institutes for Research (AIR), the total after-tax disposable income of working-age Americans with disabilities is about $504 billionRead more about Did You Know… #003
“To be truly inclusive, you must design your content for the extremes of the human experience, where your audience lives differently, thinks differently, and experiencesRead more about Food For Thought #003
A self-described screen reader user, tequila drinker and crime fiction junkie, Léonie Watson is the Director of Tetralogical, and a member of the W3C Advisory…Read more about Interview with Léonie Watson
“A lot of people can’t operate a mouse, and will depend on their keyboard for basic navigation instead. What does that keyboard experience look likeRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #002
“Do I systematically forego long-winded blocks of text for more visually engaging and compelling ways to tell my story instead?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #002
When we think about all the ways in which communication could go wrong, it’s easy to feel intimidated. Social media can spread bad reputations like…Read more about Building a business case for inclusive speaking
“Ensure any information only conveyed through colour in your printed and digital content is also supported through text, visual cues and/or other additional means.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #002
Findings from the Conference Board of Canada suggest that the share of people with disabilities in the overall Canadian consumer market will rise sharply overRead more about Did You Know… #002
“If you’ve designed your keynote, presentation or workshop to fit the average audience member, then I’m sorry to say, but in reality, you’ve essentially designedRead more about Food For Thought #002
Nic Steenhout is an internationally-recognized expert on digital inclusion and web accessibility standards, who has spent the last 20+ years working closely with local, state,…Read more about Interview with Nicolas Steenhout
“A picture may be worth a 1000 words, but only as long as everyone can see it! Are you providing text alternatives to your informativeRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #001
“Do I systematically keep the quantity of text used on the screen to a minimum to limit the cognitive load for my audience members?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #001
When a professional communicator offers a follow-up touchpoint, about 10% of audience members will consider buying into it. This can be anything from a simple…Read more about Enter the 40/50/x rule of inclusive speaking
“Make sure the quantity of text used on the screen is kept to a minimum, and choose more visually engaging and compelling ways to tellRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #001
Accessibility-related lawsuits are on the rise, and show no signs of slowing down! In 2021 alone, a total of 4,055 lawsuits were filed against AmericanRead more about Did You Know… #001
“We spend an awful lot of time crafting the delivery our message, but not nearly enough time thinking about how that message will be receivedRead more about Food For Thought #001
On top of being a musician, an audio engineer, and an absolute lists aficionado, Kyle Pelligrino-Hartman, CPACC, currently operates as a partnerships & alliances consultant…Read more about Interview with Kyle Pelligrino-Hartman, CPACC