How to Fix the 5 Most Common Web Accessibility Mistakes

What is web accessibility and why is it important? You may already understand accessibility in terms of the physical environment, but accessibility in digital spaces is proving to be just as essential. Web accessibility is the design practice of making websites, mobile applications, and digital documents usable for as many people as possible, including those… Continue reading How to Fix the 5 Most Common Web Accessibility Mistakes

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Microsoft Word Turns 40

OCT 25, 2023 Microsoft Word turns 40! MICROSOFT 365 INSIDER ENGAGEMENT TEAM The year was 1983. Never Say Never Again was the top movie in the land. Total Eclipse of the Heart was the #1 song, and the most popular show on TV was Dallas. A gallon of gas cost 1.59 cents. 1983 was also… Continue reading Microsoft Word Turns 40

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A Beginner’s Guide to Accessibility Tools on Windows

The Windows Accessibility tools help people with a variety of disabilities every day. Here’s a quick overview of all the tools. Microsoft has been at the forefront of accessibility and first took steps to address it in 1990 with Windows 3.0. Now with Windows 11, they’ve ramped up their Windows Accessibility tools with new features… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Accessibility Tools on Windows

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Making hashtags and emojis digitally accessible

Online trends change daily, especially with social media usage being one of the most popular online activities. In 2021, over 4.26 billion people were using social media worldwide, which analysts predict will increase to almost six billion in 2027 (Statista). While things like emojis and hashtags have proven to be tried and true online staples,… Continue reading Making hashtags and emojis digitally accessible

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The Importance of Alt Text for Screen Reader Users: A Guide to Best Practices and Accessibility

Introduction In the digital age, creating accessible content is more important than ever. One critical aspect of web accessibility is the use of alt text for images, which ensures that screen reader users can access and understand visual content. This blog post will explore the importance of alt text, discuss best practices based on the… Continue reading The Importance of Alt Text for Screen Reader Users: A Guide to Best Practices and Accessibility

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How To Make Your Google Document Or Presentation More Accessible

Millions of people across the world use Google Docs for creating online documents. While it is widely considered an alternative to MS Word, people with disabilities might find it challenging to use, as it lacks certain key accessibility functionalities that MS Word has. With that said, you can make your Google Docs more accessible to… Continue reading How To Make Your Google Document Or Presentation More Accessible

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How Helpful Is Remote Work for People with Disabilities?

For many years, people with certain disabilities advocated for the right to work from home. These advocates presented this alternative arrangement as a reasonable workplace accommodation. However, companies frequently denied such requests. Then, the pandemic hit.   Businesses around the world made rapid and extreme modifications to their work processes. Suddenly, remote work was the norm,… Continue reading How Helpful Is Remote Work for People with Disabilities?

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