Accessibility vs. Inclusive Design: My Point of View

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Note: This is one point of view (POV), at a particular point of time in my professional career. My POV sways and shifts over time. The intent of this article is to generate discussion and spark different POVs.

Many times, the terms “accessibility” and “inclusive design” appear to be used interchangeably to refer to accessible design and development.

As my journey in digital accessibility continues and matures, my thoughts on these two topics continue to evolve, typically based on real-world work in corporate and client-based interaction. Continue reading Accessibility vs. Inclusive Design: My Point of View

Section 508 Refresh Published in U.S. Federal Register

Finally! I can only imagine how my fellow accessibility advocates in the United States are celebrating today.

After almost ten years of work, the Section 508 Refresh of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 has been published in the U.S. Federal Register today. Continue reading Section 508 Refresh Published in U.S. Federal Register

Professional Web Accessibility Auditing Course Starts May 16

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If you’ve been wanting to learn how to evaluate websites for accessibility, check out the free Professional Web Accessibility Auditing Made Easy online course that begins May 16, 2016. Continue reading Professional Web Accessibility Auditing Course Starts May 16