Web Design and Development
Hopefully it’s clear that your IT department should receive targeted training in web accessibility. If you are using a content management system (CMS), you’ll also want to consider the many different...
View ArticleDigital Accessibility Basics
Any digital content your company distributes, either internally or externally, needs to be accessible. Luckily, more and more vendors are paying attention to accessibility, and most provide good...
View ArticleProfessional Development
As you build and refine your accessible technology initiative, you can find additional training resources and support for yourself and staff through the following professional development...
View ArticleHiring Accessibility Consultants & User Testers
Accessibility ConsultantsMany accessibility consultants are available for hire to help build and fix accessibility issues, and to provide staff trainings. If you're seeking professional help, the...
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PEAT Talks: Emerging Workplace Technologies and Vision Loss
Aira Director of Public Policy & Strategic Alliances Paul Schroeder discusses how emerging technologies are shaping the landscape of employment for people with vision loss, and other disabilities....
View Article10 Tips for an Accessible Website
Are your websites and digital tools usable by everyone? Consider that nearly 1 in 5 Americans has a disability, and that 1 in 8 Americans is 65+. If your website isn’t accessible to them, you could be...
View ArticleAccessibility Staff Training for Specific Roles
Different job roles within your company will require different training levels and skills. For example, staff who procure ICT for your workplace need training on requesting accessible products from...
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Staff Training Resources
Once your company is on the path to an accessible technology mindset, you're ready to take action. It’s time to start implementing inclusive technology practices within your workplace. But these...
View ArticleMeasuring and Evaluating Progress
As you develop your accessibility efforts or launch a dedicated initiative, it's important to know—and be able to prove—that your activities are having a positive effect. The following resources can...
View ArticleSocial Media Accessibility
Below are a few tips to help you ensure that your social media posts are accessible to everyone. For more detailed guidance, visit DigitalGov's social media accessibility toolkit.Make sure your profile...
View ArticleBecome an Apprentice
DOL.gov/ApprenticeshipIf you're eager for a high-skilled, high-paying career, the Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder can match you with employers seeking to build and train a qualified...
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Accessible Technology Action Steps: A Guide for Employers
Looking for a roadmap to ensure that the technology in your workplace is accessible to all employees and job applicants? You've come to the right place!Whether you're just getting started on accessible...
View ArticlePlanning Accessible ERG Events
Download the PDF FlyerProviding forums for discussion and collaboration among employees of various shared identities can enhance a company’s diversity and inclusion efforts. These structures, commonly...
View ArticleTips for Being an Effective Teleworker
Many employers and employees are shifting to telework structures. For some, conducting business from home may be a new adventure, while others are veterans of remote work. Regardless of experience, it...
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The Future of Work: Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act
Ian Petrarca and Tim Stutts at the 2019 XR Access Symposium, an initiative working to solve the unique accessibility challenges of X-reality. Photo credit: Chris FarberIn 2020, the Americans with...
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