Mask regulations have been lifted for fully vaccinated Americans, but wearing masks for some of us will never be optional. 2017 was a pretty bad year for influenza. I had a job that required me to travel to the corporate…
What executive administrators need to know about making events more accessible to people with disabilities
When I was growing up, my father always said, “if you want to know who runs the show, ask an executive assistant.” He is rarely wrong. An executive assistant (EA) is an administrative professional who supports an organization’s executives. They…
Domino’s accessibility lawsuit update
Several significant rulings were made on 6/25/21 on competing Motions for Summary Judgment 20 months after the Supreme Court kicked the Robles case back down to the district court. Case history Robles, the plaintiff, couldn’t order a pizza from Domino’s…
What MacKenzie Scott is missing in her donations
The glaring hole in her donation plan and why it sends a terrible message to others Love Amazon or hate them, no one disputes that MacKenzie Scott is very well off, owning 4 % of Amazon stock. Ms. Scott has taken the…
Making chatbots accessible
Chatbots are everywhere online customer service is necessary. However, few are accessible to people with disabilities. Anything a company can shift from an employee to a computer saves them money. That is why many retail companies are now using chatbots…
Presentation hints to help participants who don’t have perfect vision
Following a few minor best practices drastically improves the experience not only for people with vision loss but also those who are neurodiverse. I’ve worn eyeglasses since I was 12. A 9-inch growth spurt in twelve months left me with…
Why I wrote “Giving a Damn About Accessibility” and why you should read it
I wrote the accessibility book I needed 17 years ago when I made my career shift to focus on disability and accessibility. In 2004, I was struggling with a miserable career. I finished law school in 1997. I spent a…
Physical Campus Accessibility – More than just an occupancy certificate
Originally published in the Spring/Summer 2021 issue of Diversability Every day in the US, a conversation like the following one occurs: Employee with disability: I can’t do X because of Y. Some examples of this might include, “I can’t use…
What types of media representation do people with disabilities want to see?
If you ask a disability activist, the answer to this question is more complicated than you might think. Media representation of people with disabilities is at an all-time high. But the numbers don’t tell a complete story. For starters, that…
ITI announces free training on authoring and reading ACRs/VPATs
This training will quickly teach you how to produce and consume essential documentation on product accessibility. The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) is the premier global advocate for technology, representing the world’s most innovative companies. ITI promotes public policies and industry standards…