on Websites and apps need to be compatible with Assistive Technology (AT). Below are the top five barriers that people with disabilities face when websites and apps are not compatible with AT they need to access the online world. Alternative Text Alternative text is necessary for access as it describes photos/infographics in detail so a screen… Continue Reading Top Five Web Accessibility Barriers
on On July 2nd, 2019, we co-hosted an event with Sustainable Connections announcing the launch of the Accessibility Certification Program that AbiliTrek is making available for businesses. Account of the Event Daman gave an opening statement about the origins of AbiliTrek and how the business is growing successfully with this new opportunity that has been brought… Continue Reading An Account of our ACP Event
on The term “traumatic brain injury” can be misinterpreted. Sometimes the trauma is caused by something that was truly traumatic to the person. But sometimes it is an aftermath of something that happened over a prolonged amount of time. When mentioned, it shapes the way that people interact with the individual. For example, I have hydrocephalus… Continue Reading Traveling with a Traumatic Brain Injury
on The City of Bellingham desires to be a sustainable and inclusive community, but reaching such status may not be as easy as one may think. Being sustainable and inclusive naturally mean that they, the terms themselves, are applicable to all walks of life, including people with disabilities. Third Planet has taken the initiative to voice… Continue Reading Third Planet, Our First ACP Member
on Trying to navigate with a wheelchair or cane is a challenge that many who are physically impaired face every day. They have specific approaches to life that allows them to live to their fullest potential. However, there are many hidden disabilities that are just as impactful. How we grow to understand ourselves and how we… Continue Reading Living with Invisible Disabilities
on Dedicated toward creating an accessible Bellingham, we present our new Accessibility Certification Program (ACP) in partnership with Sustainable Connections. Our ACP fosters an inclusive community by offering an annual ACP membership to local businesses here in Bellingham. In qualifying as a member, a yearly audit of your onsite location will be provided to certify your… Continue Reading Announcing our Accessibility Certification Program
on The disability market is the third largest market in the United States at $490 million; however, this community is also one of the largest unbanked populations. Currently, banks are not as accessible and inclusive as they could be, both onsite and online. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) calls for equal access to services, which… Continue Reading Accessible online Banking Benefits All
on Jane Stillwell continues to pursue her travels in a motorized wheelchair despite the challenges that she has faced in the past. Being from Canada where there is no set standard for accessible parking, Jane has noticed some ways that we are still behind in regard to having a universal model for accessibility. For example, she… Continue Reading Meet Jane: A Traveler on Wheels
on The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990 and prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAA) of 2008redefines what “disability” means by encompassing the entire range of challenges that may impact a person’s contribution to society, but still allows them… Continue Reading Why What We do is Important: Avoid ADA Litigations
on We have gone for centuries with racism and sexism controlling the structure of our world and then revolutions and protests happened to help create recognition and change to these social issues. Did you know this is similar for ableism? Ableism is the discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities. There is an entire market for persons… Continue Reading Why What We Do is Important: Increase Your Market