IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals’ Post

In addition to death and taxes, change is also inevitable. In the case of Canadian accessibility legislation, reviews of the laws should allow for revision, addition or omission as the factors that inform legislation change. The commitment to achieve a fully equitable and accessible Canada is far from being realized. Instead of looking at the changes as an inconvenience, perhaps we take a breath and welcome the opportunity to review and strengthen existing legislation while introducing additional standards.

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day which aims to promote digital access and inclusion for people living with disabilities or impairments. This feels like the perfect opportunity to let you know that whenever we update the WorkPlacePLUS website, we strive to conform with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA. The WCAG defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. If you ever have feedback on the accessibility of our website or any of our digital resources, please let us know: https://lnkd.in/dsB3sT42 #GAAD2024, #A11y, #Accessibility, #AccessAndInclusion, #DisabilityInclusion, #AccessibleDesign, #WorkplaceCulture, #WorkPlacePLUS

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, thanks to GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) Foundation 🌍 The purpose of this amazing day is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments. Digital accessibility refers to the ability of people with disabilities/impairments to independently consume and/or interact with digital (e.g., web, mobile) applications and content. Currently, 98.1% of homepages have at least 1 accessibility failure, and there are, on average, 60.9 errors per website homepage. To learn more about why this day is important and how you can help, visit: https://accessibility.day/ #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAADFoundation #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionForAll

Digital access and inclusion is an important consideration for all workplaces.

🌐 #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay Is Here! 🌐 This significant day is dedicated to promoting digital access and inclusivity for people with disabilities. It serves as a valuable reminder that your website should be accessible to all users. Don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled a comprehensive Website Accessibility Guide to address all your questions regarding website accessibility standards. It also offers practical and straightforward tips you can effortlessly begin to implement and improve your website’s accessibility. Explore the guide here: https://hubs.li/Q02xqjRr0 #WebsiteAccessibility #WebsiteDevelopment #WebsiteDesign

Is your product really accessible to all your customers? 🤔 In the EU, 135 million people live with disabilities. That's a huge number of people who might not be able to use your product properly. 💡 How can you prepare for the European Accessibility Act and start implementing accessibility? Read the article from our product developer Jáchym Vintr. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaE_5tDY #accessibility #accessibilityact

34 years after its introduction into U.S. law, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced that they would publish “a final rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the accessibility of web content and mobile applications (apps) for people with disabilities.” So what does this update mean for ADA web video compliance? In our latest blog, we give you a high-level overview of the ADA, explore how Titles II and III of the ADA apply to web accessibility, learn what the DOJ’s new rule means, and share tips for making your videos accessible and ADA-compliant. Read about the ADA now ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xJOrGS #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #TitleIIUpdate #ADA #VideoAccessibility #WebAccessibility

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day when international focus is placed on digital access for people with disabilities. At Ability Focus we believe that an #accessible website affords ease of access for everyone. But for millions of people globally with accessibility requirements, this is so much more than just ease of access. It is the difference between being locked out of a shop while your friends walk in. It is being told you can’t book a summer holiday while everyone else picks their favourite hotel. It’s being told you’re not truly considered. There are well over 800,000 people in Ireland with disabilities alone. That’s a lot of people, and a lot of spending power. If your business isn’t digitally accessible, your competitors business probably is. Your website mightn't be perfect. Most aren't. But remember, as long as you take steps to demonstrate inclusion, that's the most important thing. Alternative text for images, captions on videos, accessibility statements, appropriate colour contrasts.... The little things can make such a big difference... #accessibility #disabilityAwareness #accessible #inclusiveDesign #disabilityInclusion #webAccessibility #globalAccessibilityAwarenessDay [Alt text} A manager speaking with a female colleague who has a prosthetic limb, working on a computer in a modern office.

The increasing digitalization of the world certainly has its advantages, but it often doesn't serve the 1 billion+ people with disabilities and/or impairments—that's why today, Global Accessibility Awareness Day, is so essential! In digital product development, the needs of people with disabilities/impairments are often neglected, causing digital applications and content to be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to use! This graphic provides a great list of considerations for developers. Everyone deserves access to digital capabilities—accessibility needs to be a priority! #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD #Accessibility

#DigitalAccessibility is the concept of making the Internet accessible to people with disabilities. It is a significant issue globally, with millions of people relying on digital accessibility to participate in the online world. However, the majority of websites are still inaccessible, leading to exclusion and limited opportunities for individuals. Efforts are being made to improve accessibility through initiatives such as the #RGAA in France, the EN 301 549 standard in the EU, and the #WCAG globally. Inaccessible websites have negative consequences for individuals and businesses, including social isolation, limited access to services, and legal issues. Certain groups, such as seniors and individuals with disabilities or cognitive disorders, are particularly affected by accessibility issues. Proposed solutions, like UserWay.org's Widget, include easy-to-use navigation menus, clear fonts, assistive technologies, and simplified language and content structure. It is crucial to invest in accessibility solutions and promote inclusive practices to ensure #EqualAccess for all. Anyone who scrolls/scans web pages should know at least that much. #Inclusion #DigitalAccessibility