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Making Every Journey Accessible: Our Vision at Accessibility Partners

Making Every Journey Accessible: Our Vision at Accessibility Partners Travel should be an exciting adventure for everyone, including those with disabilities. Imagine the frustration of not being able to access travel information like schedules, tickets, changes, or policies because a website is hard to navigate, or the confusion when encountering newly procured elevators with touch […]

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Social Media Accessibility

Social Media Accessibility Guide for Canadians |Tips 2024|

Social media has become an integral part of modern communication, connecting people, brands, and organizations across Canada. However, its visual and auditory nature can present challenges for individuals with disabilities, making online experiences exclusive rather than inclusive. In a country that prioritizes accessibility, it’s crucial that social media platforms and the content uploaded onto them

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People with Learning Disabilities

A Guide to Web Accessibility for People with Learning Disabilities

Imagine you’re playing a video game for the first time and the instructions are hard to understand. That’s how the internet feels people with learning disabilities. This is where digital accessibility comes in to make sure that online spaces are easy to navigate for everyone, regardless of their ability. When accessibility is not considered, websites

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Compliance

How to Develop an Effective Compliance Auditing Process

Navigating the complex world of accessibility compliance can be a daunting task for any company. Consider accessibility laws like the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA), the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), all

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Revealing ways AI and Accessibility can empower user experience

Revealing ways AI and Accessibility can empower user-experience

It’s no secret that digital accessibility has become a crucial aspect of web development. Digital content that’s up to date on the latest accessibility standards ensures that all users, regardless of disabilities, can access and interact with online content seamlessly. As artificial intelligence (AI) enhances daily, we’ve witnessed a significant transformation in how digital accessibility

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month NDEAM

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

See What National Disability Employment Awareness Month Is All About NDEAM—short for National Disability Employment Awareness Month—takes place every October, where we recognize the skills of employees with disabilities that contribute to the workplace. With over six million Canadians identifying as having a disability, their daily lives are often marked by challenges that others may

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Document Accessibility Why Its Important And The Best Ways To Help

Document Accessibility: Why It’s Important And The Best Ways To Help

When we talk about accessibility, we often think about physical accessibility. However, document accessibility is just as important. An accessible document allows all people, regardless of ability or disability, to access and use the document. Therefore, an accessible document is essential for several reasons.  It ensures that everyone has the same opportunity to access information. 

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This is an Accessible PDF and What makes it Helpful

This is an Accessible PDF and What makes it Helpful

As a public sector member, understanding what accessible PDFs are and why they’re important is essential to ensuring that everyone, regardless of disability, can access and interact with digital documents.  An accessible PDF provides a more enjoyable experience to members, employees, partners, stakeholders, and users of the organization’s service by supporting those who have difficulty

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