Today, May 9th, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The point of this day is to increase awareness of the importance of digital accessibility for all people. This outreach is for both geeks and non-geeks. It is for accessibility in learning, playing, working and enjoying life on the web. Because when it comes right down… Continue reading Today, May 9th, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) – What are you doing to celebrate?
Month: May 2013
A new way of thinking about cognitive disabilities and accessibility
I’ve been living in the world of digital accessibility for over a decade now. I know so much about helping people who are blind, deaf and/or mobility impaired. But the area I’m weakest in, is cognitive disabilities. And, let’s be honest, that topic can feel overwhelming. Where are the lines about what is possible and… Continue reading A new way of thinking about cognitive disabilities and accessibility
Glenda Sims Interviewed for Accessibility Podcast on the Non-Breaking Space Show
In April, I had the opportunity to talk about accessibility on the Non-Breaking Space Show. Emily Lewis, Dave McFarland and Chris Enns hosted this episode with a focused set of questions. Our discussion points include: How did the goodwitch decide to specialize in accessibility? What is universal design and how does it relate to accessibility?… Continue reading Glenda Sims Interviewed for Accessibility Podcast on the Non-Breaking Space Show