Accessible Web Podcast: Blaise Liffick on Computing and Assistive Technologies
The Accessible Web Podcast will be joined this week by Blaise Liffick. Liffick joined the computing field when computers were room-sized monsters. Working for companies such as IBM and Eastman Kodak, Liffick was on the front lines as computers evolved. When the age of desk-top computers finally arrived, he became senior editor of BYTE Magazine, […]
Accessible Web Podcast: Deaf Link’s Kay Chiodo and Dan Heller
The Accessible Web Podcast is excited to welcome another special guest to this week’s episode. Kay Chiodo and Dan Heller from Deaf Link will be joining Peter Jewett and George Heake to discuss current issues in the accessibility space. Deaf Link is a Woman-Owned Business started in 2002 to help organizations provide equitable and effective […]
Accessible Web Podcast: Karl Horvath on Accessibility in Education
In this week’s installment of the Accessible Web Podcast, Peter Jewett and George Heake will be joined by special guest Karl Horvath. This week’s episode will focus on Accessibility in the educational space. Karl Horvath is the President of Campus Consortium, a nonprofit organization focused on improving IT in higher education. Accessibility has become a […]
Accessible Web Podcast: Dan Goldstein on Accessibility and Civil Rights
The Accessible Web Podcast is excited to announce our first guest. Dan Goldstein, a prominent civil rights attorney from Baltimore, has played a crucial role in the push for increased accessibility. During his time as counsel for the National Federation of The Blind, Goldstein fought to ensure the Americans With Disabilities Act applied to the […]
Client Highlight: Samaritans
Continuing our Global Accessibility Day posts, we would like to congratulate another one of our stellar clients who has achieved WCAG 2.1 AA conformance. Samaritans is a suicide prevention nonprofit focused on breaking down the stigma of mental health. It is dedicated to ensuring its helpline is there to support those struggling with their mental […]
Client Highlight: Andy’s Dandys
For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we would like to congratulate some of our stellar clients who have achieved WCAG 2.1 AA conformance. Andy’s Dandys was born from namesake Andrew’s passion for creating healthy treats for his dog, Rosie. From its inception, Andy’s Dandys has focused on inclusivity and creativity. With a mission to create an […]
Accessible Web Podcast Launch
Accessible Web is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Thursday May 20th, by launching our new podcast at 4 pm EST. Over the course of our podcast, we will be inviting special guests ranging from activists to lawyers in the accessibility space to speak on the podcast. We’ll also be featuring members of our team […]
Webinar: Why Digital Accessibility is Essential in Higher Education
George Heake, Accessible Web’s Director of Accessibility and Outreach, will speak at a Campus Consortiums Edtalk on Tuesday, April 27th, at 2:00 PM EST. This webinar segment will focus on why accessibility matters in higher education. Online learning has become prevalent during the pandemic, and institutions have been under fire for not ensuring the same […]
What to Look For When Hiring A Web Accessibility Agency
Starting a web accessibility project from scratch can be overwhelming. Balancing design, coding, UX testing, and managing teams can add to the stress of learning exactly what web accessibility is. Hiring a web accessibility agency can relieve a lot of that pressure. However, there are many agencies that promise web accessibility. Sorting through the list […]
A11Y Updates: Samsung
Samsung has provided various accessibility features within its TVs in years past, but at this year’s First Look TV event and CES (Consumer Electronic Show), it announced even more updates to further improve the accessibility of its products. All 2021 QLED and Neo QLED TV models will offer users the option to reposition captions on […]