AODA Training Requirements: What You Need to Know
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a cornerstone framework designed to make Ontario accessible for everyone, including […]
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Understanding The Accessible Canada Act: A Complete Guide
The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) is a federal law designed to eliminate barriers in areas under federal jurisdiction, such as transportation, communications, and federally regulated workplaces. This comprehensive legislation is crucial to building an inclusive society where accessibility is a fundamental right, not a privilege.
Accessible British Columbia Act: What You Need to Know
The Accessible British Columbia Act, introduced in 2021, marks a significant step forward in creating a more inclusive and equitable
Legal Obligations and Fines for Non-Compliance with AODA
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) mandates that organizations in Ontario create accessible environments for all individuals, regardless of their physical and mental capabilities. Understanding the legal obligations under AODA is crucial for businesses, non-profits, and public sector organizations. Equally important is being aware of the consequences of non-compliance, which can include financial penalties. This blog outlines these obligations and the potential penalties that organizations could face if they fail to adhere to the standards set by AODA.
What is a VPAT? and Why Do You Need it?
The commitment to inclusivity has become a cornerstone for organizations across the public sector spectrum. From federal agencies to provincial bodies and municipal entities, diverse public sectors share a common goal — ensuring their digital landscapes are accessible to everyone.
What is Web Accessibility and Why is it Important For Businesses?
The ever-evolving digital world has brought about a revolution in the way we communicate, share information, and complete daily tasks. These changes have become an essential part of our lives, both personally and professionally.
6 Simple and Helpful PDF Accessibility Checkers Tools to Know
In an increasingly digital world, it’s crucial to ensure that information shared online is accessible to everyone. This includes emails, articles on websites, and especially PDF files. PDF files have become popular for sharing information because they can be accessed anywhere, making it quick and easy to provide documents to people.
Ready to know what happens in the new WCAG 2.2?
Think about all the new technology that’s been introduced within the last few years like 5G internet, voice assistants, contactless payments, and artificial intelligence (AI).
This is How WCAG 2.1 Evolved for the Better
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines were developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and have been around since 1999. The W3C launched multiple versions of WCAG over time to ensure the guidelines evolved with the accessibility needs of society.. At the moment, the latest version is WCAG 2.1 with version 2.2 pending approval.
The Best 10 Friendly Dyslexia Fonts Your Website Needs
Here’s something you probably didn’t know.
Of all the content written on a webpage, roughly only 20% of that content is read by the user. Nowadays, users consume mostly images and videos, so when they consume text, they scan it and pick out the most important words.
However, not all users have the ability to scan through text seamlessly.
Roughly five to ten percent of Canadians live with Dyslexia, a disability that can be difficult to diagnose. Due to the different severity levels of Dyslexia, it’s essential to update your digital content so all users can easily consume that information.