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Supporting disability-led and disability-focused business isn't just about making a purchase; it's about investing in the disability community! Check out products and services on the ProFound Marketplace. Today we are featuring Jennifer Quigley. Access to the ProFound Marketplace is free on our app - sign up today! https://lnkd.in/edZtjdU2 Would you like to list your products or services on the marketplace? Sign up for Core Access with ProFound: https://lnkd.in/ecvckVyt #ProFoundMarketplace #WeAreProFound #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #DEI ID: Cover image for ProFound Marketplace features ProFound member, Jennifer Quigley and the TranslateLive logo. The image includes a headshot of Jennifer smiling surrounded by colorful abstract shapes. An arrow points to the right indicating to click through the slides. Alt text is incorporated into each slide of the document below.

Want to invest in the disability community? Head to ProFound’s Marketplace. Today we are featuring: Whittington Well-Being from ProFound Member, Carole Jean Whittington. Learn more below. Access to the ProFound Marketplace is free on our app - sign up today! https://lnkd.in/edZtjdU2 Would you like to list your products or services on the marketplace? Sign up for Core Access with ProFound: https://lnkd.in/ecvckVyt #ProFoundMarketplace #WeAreProFound #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #DEI ID: Cover image for ProFound Marketplace featuring Carole's headshot and the Whittington Well-Being logo surrounded by circular purple shapes. An arrow points to the right indicating to click through the slides. Alt text is incorporated into each slide of the document below.

Entrepreneurs face allegations that their websites aren’t accessible to visually impaired people This article is worth the reading. With approximately 30 - 40% of people living with a disability (over 91 million people), it is important to ensure that your digital content (websites, social media, mobile apps, documents, etc.) is accessible to them. If not, you are leaving money on the table and, at worst, excluding a significant portion of the population (including my daughter). As shared in the previous post, your website must be accessible to people with disabilities under Title II and III (which applies to all businesses, nonprofits, and public accommodations) of the ADA. If you work with the federal government, it is mandated under Section 508 that your website be accessible to people with disabilities. So now is the time! Results One LLC has over ten years of experience. All of our experts are certified digital accessibility testers by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (CPACC) and Department of Homeland Trusted testers. If you are interested in learning if your website is accessible, please schedule a meeting at meetwithkimalfonso.com and send us your URL. We will conduct a free assessment and schedule a 30-minute consultation with an expert. https://lnkd.in/e8UvbesT

Here's what I've been up to while ghosting socials ✌🏻 Just wrapped up two discourse engagements around Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Love having the platform to blab about anti-ableist practices any day. Latest was for the NextGen program by AccessNow. My talk, titled Disabled Designers Do It Way Better, focused on how disability can shape better practices. It was incredible connecting with the many talented students that enrolled. Earlier we had a Lunch n' Learn with iilo Creative Alliance, a certified B Corp! Where I got to customize a talk about accessible practices. It's absolutely heartwarming to know agencies like iilo who give a damn about prioritizing access. Currently have about 13 open projects, and 11 in the books. Safe to say I'll keep ghosting social platforms while those wrap up. PSA 🗣️ Taking this and next week off for family! So enjoy the "I won't be replying to you until June" automated emails. Take care and rest up friends. • Image Description Rounded corner squares for NextGen and iilo Creative Agency. NextGen in dark grey to blue gradient, with the icon logo at the top left corner. NextGen in white, and a blue line underneath with subtext. Disability Leadership. iilo Creative Alliance in earthy green against a beige background. Parts of a wooden ruler, flower, and white rings are cut off at the bottom.

Supporting disability-led and disability-focused business isn't just about making a purchase; it's about investing in the disability community! Check out products and services on the ProFound Marketplace. Today we are featuring Marks & Young from ProFound member John Young. Access to the ProFound Marketplace is free on our app - sign up today! https://lnkd.in/edZtjdU2 Would you like to list your products or services on the marketplace? Sign up for Core Access with ProFound: https://lnkd.in/ecvckVyt #ProFoundMarketplace #WeAreProFound #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #DEI ID: Cover image for ProFound Marketplace features the Marks and Young logo and a headshot of ProFound member, John Young. An arrow points to the right indicating to click through the slides. Alt text is incorporated into each slide of the document below.

Exciting News! 🎉 The Snowball Community, #GBCC member, known for their pioneering accessibility apps, has launched the National Disabled Access Rating System (NDARS) for all businesses. NDARS is designed to empower individuals with disabilities and raise awareness among businesses by setting a new standard for accessibility ratings. This innovative system provides consumers with crucial information, helping them make informed choices about where to shop, dine, and access services. From making playgrounds more inclusive for disabled children to supporting assistance dog users and ensuring everyone can be an active part of their communities, NDARS is poised to revolutionize the way businesses and users access vital accessibility information. Developed in collaboration with leading accessibility experts and disability advocates, NDARS offers a comprehensive, user-friendly rating system. It evaluates businesses on a range of accessibility features, including wheelchair access, parking facilities, assistive technologies, and sensory-friendly environments. Local businesses, national chains, and franchises across the UK are already on board, eager to meet the diverse needs of their customers. NDARS not only provides valuable information to consumers but also acts as a catalyst for positive change, encouraging businesses to enhance their accessibility and create more inclusive environments. Participating in NDARS showcases a business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering visibility and recognition as leaders in accessibility. Learn more about NDARS and how your business can participate: https://lnkd.in/eDsjfRMJ #Accessibility #Inclusion #NDARS #Diversity #Empowerment #Business #Community #DisabilityAdvocacy Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Clive Cooper

Obsessed… Sames? Maybe this will resonate. You see the thing you’ve built for your company. Your team. Your partner. Your home… That moment. It’s cleansing… It all came together. Maybe as good as you hoped for. Perhaps, better. But then watching everyone… Your why… Benefit? “Thank you so much!” “That was so cool…” “It’s just… so much better.” That’s how you become obsessed. We used and continue to use our internal team of disabled assistive technology users across the development lifecycle, from features and design to accessibility and UX testing… Unsurprisingly… They love the tool… It was built for them… To solve their specific problems… and makes their lives easier. Cake. Crazy what happens when you include users in the development of a tool for said users… Who would of thought? Keeping the crazy going… We wanted to also tap into the creativity of the disability community… To name the software! Of course… This was a paid opportunity rather than the disgusting common practice of sourcing free guidance, services, creative, fill in business need here from the disability community. BTW… Tomorrow we’ll be announcing the winners of the $2000! One first place winner will get $1000 and ten runner ups will each get $100. I’m excited to share this tool with the digital accessibility world… But I’m most excited for our team. Professionals with severe disabilities who don’t just want to work… But want to kick ass at work. This software is helping them do just that. Get on the waiting list so you’re the first to know when it becomes available… And get a sneak peak at the software’s name! https://lnkd.in/g8PTVtHM #Leadership #Innovation #Tech #SDLC #InclusiveDesign #UniversalDesign #PWD

Entrepreneurs face allegations that their websites aren’t accessible to visually impaired people This article is worth the reading. With approximately 30 - 40% of people living with a disability (over 91 million people), it is important to ensure that your digital content (websites, social media, mobile apps, documents, etc.) is accessible to them. If not, you are leaving money on the table and, at worst, excluding a significant portion of the population (including my daughter). As shared in the previous post, your website must be accessible to people with disabilities under Title II and III (which applies to all businesses, nonprofits, and public accommodations) of the ADA. If you work with the federal government, it is mandated under Section 508 that your website be accessible to people with disabilities. So now is the time! Results One LLC has over ten years of experience. All of our experts are certified digital accessibility testers by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (CPACC) and Department of Homeland Trusted testers. If you are interested in learning if your website is accessible, please schedule a meeting at meetwithkimalfonso.com and send us your URL. We will conduct a free assessment and schedule a 30-minute consultation with an expert. https://lnkd.in/gmGK9si2

Supporting disability-led and disability-focused business isn't just about making a purchase; it's about investing in the disability community! Check out products and services on the ProFound Marketplace. Today we are featuring: TranslateLive. Learn more below! Access to the ProFound Marketplace is free on our app - sign up today! https://lnkd.in/edZtjdU2 Would you like to list your products or services on the marketplace? Sign up for Core Access with ProFound: https://lnkd.in/ecvckVyt #ProFoundMarketplace #WeAreProFound #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #DEI ID: Cover image for ProFound Marketplace featuring the Translate Live logo surrounded by circular purple shapes. An arrow points to the right indicating to click through the slides. Alt text is incorporated into each slide of the document below.