eSSENTIAL Accessibility’s Tweets

eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Aug 11

How do you create universally usable, emotionally satisfying digital experiences for all users? It all starts with curiosity. We explore the link between #DigitalAccessibility and experience design (#XD) in our Q&A with

@thestable

. https://hubs.la/Q01jQvbV0 #ecommerce #a11y

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Accessibility Awareness

@A11yAwareness

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Aug 10

Sighted users can see if a link opens in a new tab, but people using screen readers won't necessarily know they are in a new tab. In a new tab, the "back" button will not work, and the user might feel disoriented. Provide warnings if your links open in new tabs.

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Aug 9

Discover, test, and remediate PDFs on your website, making them #accessible for users with disabilities. Introducing the eA PDF Accessibility Checker, now available in the eA Platform. Check it out: https://hubs.la/Q01jBxnl0 #a11y

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jul 29

Going through a website redesign or rebranding project? Now is the perfect time to improve #DigitalAccessibility. Learn why and how in our blog: https://hubs.la/Q01hTNRk0

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jul 28

Another historic crossing complete! Way to go

@MikeShoreman

. There's still time to support Mike's remarkable journey for #youth #mentalhealth: http://bit.ly/3mK59gj

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Mike Shoreman - The Unbalanced Paddleboarder

@MikeShoreman

· Jul 28

Yesterday I became the first athlete with disabilities to cross Lake Michigan taking 27 consecutive hours into Chicago on my way to crossing all 5 Great Lakes becoming the first Canadian with disabilities to cross all five Great Lakes for kids in crisis across the country

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jul 27

Introducing our newest solution capability: Design Evaluations. Our team identifies #WCAG #WebAccessibility issues rooted in the design of your website, app, or other digital experience. This way, you can address errors before dev begins. https://hubs.la/Q01hHWVT0

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NCDJ

@NCDJ_ASU

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Jul 26

For photographers and illustrators with disabilities, Shutterstock is offering monetary grants for work that authentically depicts disabled people. Learn more and apply here: https://shutr.bz/3vfisu2

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jul 26

Today, we celebrate 32 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are proud to uphold this groundbreaking civil rights law, a foundation of our work to eliminate digital barriers for people with disabilities. #ADA32 #ThanksToTheADA

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jul 14

We’re proud to be named a Best Workplace for Giving Back & Today’s Youth! We take our culture seriously, which actually makes work more fun! Feeling very grateful for these employee-driven accolades.

@GPTW_Canada

#WebAccessibility https://hubs.la/Q01gTpsp0

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jul 13

Is your website #AODA compliant? The Ontario government has started issuing First Notices of Non-Compliance. We cover what to do if you’ve gotten one and how to get back into good standing. #WebAccessibility https://hubs.la/Q01gP7rK0

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jul 7

Is your marketing campaign reaching its maximum audience? Too often, the answer is “no.” Our CMO

@idlowe

shares tips for designing #inclusive, #accessible marketing content.

@MProfsWire

#WebAccessibility https://hubs.la/Q01gpXQ20

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jul 6

3 down, 2 to go! Congrats on another crossing

@MikeShoreman

! Join us in supporting Mike's incredible initiative: https://bit.ly/3mK59gj #mentalhealth

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Mike Shoreman - The Unbalanced Paddleboarder

@MikeShoreman

· Jul 6

Today I crossed #3 @LakeSuperior in my run at becoming the first with disabilities to cross all five Great Lakes (back to back) raising funds for young Canadians in crisis. From Wisconsin to Minnesota it was foggy, there were huge ships and it was cold! 41 F/ 10 C.

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National Federation of the Blind

@NFB_voice

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Jul 1

Thanks to

@eSSENTIa11y

for sponsoring this year’s gathering and helping blind people live the lives they want. #NFB22

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 29

#DigitalAccessibility starts with accessible design. But how do you empower designers to take the lead? Join our webinar on 07/13 to learn about Design Evaluations, coming soon to the eA Platform. https://hubs.la/Q01fWqMx0

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 28

Take your #WebAccessibility testing to the next level with our new browser extension: the eA Accessibility Checker. Its capabilities are unlike anything on the market. Details in our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q01fMFw30 #a11y

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 27

We’re excited to lead the discussion about the importance of #DigitalAccessibility compliance and its competitive advantage at this year’s General Counsel Forum.

@ConseroGroup

#ADA #a11y

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 20

“No one can master how to make designs accessible overnight. The starting point is actually caring about accessibility.” We couldn't agree more! A great read about empathy, diversity, and their impact on digital #design: https://hubs.la/Q01d_6b80 #DigitalAccessibility

medium.com

How learning a sign language made me a better designer

My first experience with sign language was a few years ago. When doing my groceries, I asked a cashier 10 times to give me a plastic bag…

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 16

We’re honored to sponsor the

@NFB_voice

National Convention, where we’ll continue to collaborate to make the web accessible for all. Learn more about the NFB’s trailblazing #DigitalAccessibility work, and why we’re a proud sponsor: https://hubs.la/Q01dQfHb0

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National Federation of the Blind

@NFB_voice

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Jun 16

The #NFB22 National Convention agenda is now available! https://buff.ly/2XWdr7j

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 14

We are thrilled to announce we will soon merge with

@LevelAccessA11y

, our long-time industry allies, to form an end-to-end #DigitalAccessibility solution for business and organizations. It’s an awesome day to be part of the eA team. Stay tuned! https://hubs.la/Q01dC60Y0 #a11y

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 14

Way to go Mike! Another amazing accomplishment. Join us in supporting Mike's incredible initiative: https://bit.ly/3mK59gj #mentalhealth

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Mike Shoreman - The Unbalanced Paddleboarder

@MikeShoreman

· Jun 13

I just became the 2nd Canadian and the first person with disabilities to cross Lake Huron. Total time 28 hrs, 22 minutes and 49 seconds. I'm so tired but I'm home Canada

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 13

Time to spread the news! We're so excited to be advancing #DigitalAccessibility through this new strategic partnership.

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ChangeCX

@ChangeCX1

· Jun 8

ChangeCX Partners with eSSENTIAL Accessibility to Design and Deliver Accessible, ADA Compliant Omnichannel Digital Experiences. Read Full Press Release: https://yhoo.it/3tokyH1 #omnichannel #ecommerce #digitalmarketing #marketing #customerexperience #omnichannelmarketing

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 7

What do legal experts say every organization needs to know about web accessibility compliance in 2022? Four key takeaways from our recent roundtable: https://hubs.la/Q01d1SYC0 #ADA #DigitalAccessibility

essentialaccessibility.com

Web Accessibility Compliance in 2022: Four key takeaways from legal experts

Here are four key takeaways every organization needs to know for achieving and maintaining web accessibility compliance in 2022.

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Jun 1

After crossing Lake Erie this weekend,

@MikeShoreman

has become the first paddleboarder with disabilities to cross from one country to another! We are proud to support his campaign for youth #MentalHealth this summer. Will you join us? https://hubs.la/Q01cBLH60

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GlobalA11yAwarenessDay

@gbla11yday

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May 20

Save the date for the 12th Global #Accessibility Awareness Day on May 18, 2023. #gaad

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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May 19

You don’t have to be the CEO to make your organization more accessible. Just in time for

@gbla11yday

, Head of Accessibility

@Tbabinszki

shares simple ways you can advance #DigitalAccessibility. #gaad https://hubs.ly/Q01bJd900

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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May 19

Happy

@gbla11yday

! #DigitalAccessibility is a key component of inclusivity. Today, and every day, let’s take action to create a more inclusive internet. #gaad

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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May 18

We're so proud of this partnership and the opportunity to empower even more of the world's biggest brands with better #DigitalAccessibility.

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Q4 Inc.

@q4tweets

· May 18

We’re thrilled to announce our joint strategic partnership with eSSENTIAL Accessibility! This partnership will help our clients to make their websites compliant and accessible for people with disabilities. Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/3PxP2js

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GlobalA11yAwarenessDay

@gbla11yday

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May 16

A reminder that the official hashtag for Global Accessibility Awareness Day is #gaad

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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May 9

We’ve improved Monitoring and Analytics on our platform. How will the updates level up your #DigitalAccessibility program? Details and a demo in our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q019Tcw10 #ADACompliance

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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May 6

Lasting #DigitalAccessibility takes commitment, but it can also be fun and energizing work! Head of Accessible UX Design, Karen Hawkins, outlines how to get teams engaged for better accessibility in this

@Diginomica

interview: https://hubs.la/Q019JX9S0

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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May 5

Is your web or #ecommerce experience accessible for older adults? In our latest blog, we offer tips and design best practices for maximizing your audience by engaging older web users.

essentialaccessibility.com

Ensuring Web Accessibility for Older Adults

As the population ages and older adults make up a larger percentage of audiences online, it’s essential to ensure web accessibility for older users. Here’s how.

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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May 4

Hiring diverse talent is a key strategic advantage. But is your candidate experience accessible to everyone? Our Head of Talent and our VP of Accessibility give accessible recruiting tips on the

@RecruitingDaily

podcast.

@tbabinszki

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William Tincup

@williamtincup

· Apr 28

eSSENTIAL Accessibility – Career Site Inaccessibility Is Shrinking Your Talent Pool With Chris Heselton and Tom Babinszki http://dlvr.it/SPPXFd #hr #ta

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Apr 28

There’s been a recent increase in #WebAccessibility lawsuits targeting health-care companies. But this legal uptick presents a valuable opportunity. Find out why in our latest blog post: https://hubs.la/Q01954p60 #ADACompliance

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Apr 25

In her latest blog,

@Forrester

Principal Analyst

@ginabhawalkar

gives some great tips for selecting a #DigitalAccessibility partner, including who you should go to for help, and what you should ask. https://hubs.la/Q018QMrN0 #a11y

forrester.com

Get Help With Digital Accessibility: Tips For Selecting An Accessibility Partner

Learn tips for selecting a digital accessibility partner.

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Apr 22

According to

@UNHumanRights

, people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by climate change. This #EarthDay, we’re watching this excellent BBC short on #accessibility, assistive technologies, and climate change by

@JulieMcElroy

: https://hubs.la/Q018HSw90

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Apr 21

#WCAG 2.2 is expected to go live later this year. Need a refresher on WCAG versions, conformance levels, and what your organization should be aiming for? We unpack it all in this up-to-date blog: https://hubs.la/Q018CnX00

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Apr 19

We couldn’t agree more with

@JeffJaffe

and the

@W3C

: “It will take a collaborative effort to ensure the web becomes more accessible to people around the world.” Important reminders in this reflection on 33 years of the #worldwideweb: https://hubs.la/Q018ny6_0

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eSSENTIAL Accessibility

@eSSENTIa11y

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Apr 13

Digital agencies are under more pressure than ever to deliver customer experiences that are accessible for everyone.

@kyle_p_h

(CPACC) shares what to look for in a strong accessibility partner on our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q018278m0

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