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What is the Information and Communications Standards?
Ontario businesses must follow the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR) to prevent and remove barriers for people with disabilities. The IASR is a grouping of five standards under the AODA. In this article, we will explain the first standards of the IASR, the Information and Communications Standards.
eSSENTIAL Accessibility Shortlisted for Mobile Marketing Association’s 2018 SMARTIES Awards
Digital Accessibility Provider delivers meaningful business results while benefiting People with Disabilities Around the World TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2018 PRNewswire
eSSENTIAL Accessibility, a digital accessibility solutions provider, today announced that their Android app, developed in partnership with leading mobile device manufacturers, has been shortlisted for the 2018 SMARTIES Awards in the ‘Technology Innovation’ category. The award honors mobile marketing expertise, mastery of the medium and the ability to drive results.
Blind Workers Test Limitations of Online Hiring Systems
By Patrick Dorrian
Hard Rock Cafe. GameStop. Dart Container. Albertsons. What do the theme-restaurant chain, gaming retailer, foam cup maker, and grocery store chain have in common? All are accused of having online job application systems that blind workers can’t access fully.
And all four companies face lawsuits in California federal court alleging discrimination against blind and visually impaired job seekers at the very outset of the job search process. And they’re not alone. Since April, seven other employers have similarly been sued under California law in state court.
Complying with AODA WCAG 2.0 Distinguishable Content
Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), all large (50+ employees) private and non-profit organizations and all public-sector organizations are required to make their websites accessible. However, determining if your website is accessible can be a challenge. This article will assist you in complying with the AODA WCAG 2.0 distinguishable content.
Accommodating Visually Impaired Workers
Employers hiring and working with individuals with disabilities are becoming aware of AODA legislation that is mandating accessibility accommodation, but they may be less aware of what accessibility entails. This article provides a few suggestions when accommodating visually impaired workers. It is important for employers and workers to know:
- How to communicate properly with workers who are visually impaired
- How workers who are blind move around the workplace safely