Image Source: Wikipedia AFB Consulting (AFBC), the consulting division of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), conducted a comprehensive accessibility and usability evaluation of the Discover 508 for SharePoint software from Discover Technologies of...
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New Digital Accessibility Regulations For The Travel Industry
November 2013 was an important month for the travel industry as the Final Rule for the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) was implemented and the formation of the Rail Vehicles Access Advisory Committee was approved by the Access Board. So what does that mean to your...
Federated Search: The Importance of Being Able to Find Information
Information: The Lifeblood of the Enterprise Timely access to critical information separates the winners from the losers in today’s information economy. Yet all too often knowledge workers fail in their quest to obtain the information they need. There are many reasons...
Section 508 Compliance and SharePoint
As most of you know by now, Section 508 is about providing access to information technology for disabled Americans. Since its implementation, the rush to become Section 508 compliant has led to most all of the focus having been placed on the Internet and other...
Accessible Technology Part 4 – Top 10 Things CIO’s Should Know About Accessibility
1. Adopt a Social Responsibility Perspective for Accessibility Private Sector businesses unintentionally erect barriers to participation and inclusion for people with disabilities; however, a shift in perspective can fundamentally change their approach to...
Accessible Technology – Part 3 Interview with 508 Compliance Expert Debra Ruh
In order to gain a different aspect of Section 508 Compliance, I wanted to gain key insight from an industry expert. One such expert is Debra Ruh founder of TecAccess and now Ruh Global. Question 1: Debra, as we both know there is much work to be done in the world of...