by Andreea Demirgian | Jan 29, 2025 | Accessibility, Assistive technologies and software, Daily life, Education
Accessibility training is often mandated by organizations facing looming compliance deadlines. Much like First Aid training, which many employees must complete for their jobs, accessibility training isn’t always something people look forward to. And so, here I...
by Andreea Demirgian | Jan 22, 2025 | Accessibility, Assistive technologies and software, Daily life
From curb cuts to voice-to-text technology, many of the tools and features we rely on today were first created to break down barriers and improve accessibility. Over time, these innovations have proven incredibly useful for everyone—whether a parent pushing a...
by Andreea Demirgian | Aug 29, 2024 | Accessibility, eLearning Accessibility, Instructional Design, Interaction Design, Learning Experience Design, Mobile App Accessibility
For Autistic individuals, thoughtful accessibility isn’t a cherry on top – it’s the cake itself. Let’s get into it: First: What are the core accessibility needs for Autistic users? Autistic people may experience: Sensory sensitivities (e.g., sound, light,...
by Andreea Demirgian | May 19, 2024 | Accessibility, Accessibility legislation
Accessibility isn’t a feature. It’s a foundation.When you’re hiring someone to redesign your website, you need to make sure it works for everyone, including people with disabilities. If you’re not sure where to start, here are some key questions to ask your web...
by Andreea Demirgian | Mar 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
AI has made some noise in the accessibility space lately. Automated captions are sharper. Screen reader voices are smoother. Generative tools can suggest alt text, write transcripts, maybe even draft your accessibility statement. Then Jakob Nielsen dropped a bomb. He...
