Making QR codes more accessible and improving business accessibility Quick Response (QR) codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can be scanned with smartphones and other digital devices. They can store a wide range of data, from website URLs to photos and videos. They are commonly used in advertising and marketing campaigns, to send and receive payment-related… Continue reading How to Make QR Codes Useable for Everyone
How to work from home securely, the NSA way
People working remotely is no longer unusual, so the National Security Agency (NSA) has produced a short Best Practices PDF document detailing how remote workers can keep themselves safe from harm. In fact, the guide can also be applied to people using computers at home generally and is written in a way that’s easy to… Continue reading How to work from home securely, the NSA way
Meet the First-Ever Accessibility Engineer at the Washington Post
Meet the first-ever accessibility engineer at The Washington Post Feb. 1, 2023, 2:20 p.m. Audience & Social Reporting & Production “It is definitely stressful to be the first in this new role. I feel deep down like I need to justify its creation with every step that I take.” As some newsroom roles go the… Continue reading Meet the First-Ever Accessibility Engineer at the Washington Post
Mastering the Alphabet with Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
The Windows key is the most underrated on your keyboard. Most people only use it to open the Start menu, but you can use it for the Windows key alphabet instead to drastically improve your productivity. In this guide, we will show you some fantastic keyboard shortcuts that use the little-known Windows key alphabet. Windows… Continue reading Mastering the Alphabet with Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
16 Google Search Features You Should Be Using
Google’s Search function isn’t limited to just finding websites. You can use the same search box to perform calculations, find flight information, and even tune your guitar. Here are a few less-known features of Google Search that you should be using. RELATED: 10 Awesome Google Chrome Features You Should Be Using Perform Basic or… Continue reading 16 Google Search Features You Should Be Using
Switching Between Windows
How to Quickly Change Windows and Browser Tabs with Your Keyboard on Windows. Save some time fishing around for the right window or tab with these speedy shortcuts for Windows. We’ve all done it. There is lots of stuff to do, and in an effort to avoid overtime, you end up opening more tabs than… Continue reading Switching Between Windows
Happy Birthday Louis Braille
January 4, 1809, Louis Braille’s birthday is celebrated as World Braille day. Louis Braille the inventor of the braille code which is used by so many individuals who are blind or visually impaired to read and communicate with others. National Braille Press offers many resources to learn about Louis Braille. Read more about Louis Braille.
Take a test to gauge your knowledge about Accessibility
Do you know all you need to know about Accessibility? Test your knowledge from this quiz created by James L Warnken.
Things to know about Accessible Forms
Online forms must be coded properly in order to be accessible. There a wide variety of issues that must be considered, and the form must be created with care. Read more about making forms accessible.
Federal Web Accessibility Focus Puts Private Sector on Notice
Federal agencies, as well as the private sector, are facing pressure due to a growing focus on web accessibility by the Department of Justice, which recently sought to increase its own online user-friendliness with a makeover of its ADA.gov website. DOJ said it would make the site more “user-centered” by incorporating easier to understand language,… Continue reading Federal Web Accessibility Focus Puts Private Sector on Notice