Learn why these fancy fonts pose an issue for people with disabilities. — You’ve more than likely seen “fonts” like this on Instagram, but they’re also used on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Discord, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Pinterest, and many other places online. For the purposes of this post, I’m referring to them as “Instagram fonts” because that is the platform they are used on most…

The audio-based social platform must do more to welcome users with disabilities. Are you on Clubhouse yet? If you haven’t been invited to this exclusive invite-only club, and feel a bit rejected — you’re not alone. The audio-based social media platform is not accessible to millions of potential users who…

Customers with hearing, visual, physical, and cognitive disabilities need more support. When Katie wanted to handle a package claim with a well known national shipping company, the first thing she did was visit their website on her phone. She tapped around, looking for help, and finally found it — a…

Boost your reach to 48 million Americans with this guide. — Content creators want as many people as possible to enjoy what they spend time putting together, and whether it’s a TikTok video or a tutorial on YouTube — reach matters. The easiest way to make your content available to an additional 48 million Americans is to simply add captions to…

Resources for Disabled job seekers and inclusive employers. It can be a scary thing to disclose that you need disability accommodations to a potential employer. In tech — a field that rewards speed and agility, should you disclose something that they might see as a risk? Absolutely! However, make sure…

Benefits of inclusive hiring for both your team and business. Imagine for a moment, that you spend your life constantly adapting everything from the way you brush your teeth to the way you socialize, work, and play. It takes a lot of time, energy, and planning to accomplish tasks that…

Send your message farther with very little additional effort. Social media is hitting peak numbers during this pandemic. Marketing departments have a near-captive audience with all of us depending on technology more than ever for school, work, and play. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are still the frontrunners when it comes…

Common misconceptions, and best practices for accessibility. There is a lot of debate around the proper use of links versus buttons for CTA’s (call-to-action elements). There are two things we know for sure: Links take you somewhere. (think of going on an adventure with Link from Zelda) Buttons let you…

Everyone knows it’s there, but nobody wants to talk about it. — It is becoming all too clear to companies that they can no longer afford to be exclusionary in their business practices, and corporate responsibility efforts. Words are not enough, and people are demanding action. This can be a tough pill to swallow for companies that perhaps never considered themselves prejudiced…