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Accessibility
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: How Tech Can Improve Meeting Translation Services
To participate in your conference, some attendees might require translators. New translating innovations can build on—and not detract…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
What Your Conference Needs to Embrace Now
Three conference practices that associations need to put into action now to ensure your attendees feel welcome, happy,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Daily Buzz: Create an Accessible Association Website
Accessibility standards are always changing. To keep your organization inclusive, your website needs to be usable by everyone.…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How to Achieve Digital Accessibility
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than 56 million Americans have a disability of some kind. The…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
5 Things Your Organization Should Do to Improve Website Accessibility
With increased attention being given to situations where website design renders content inaccessible for those with disabilities, now’s…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Inclusive Design Creates Better Conferences
Consumer-technology companies like Microsoft, Google, and Adobe often employ inclusive design to ensure that all people can use…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: Is Your Conference Seating Sexist?
If you’re not careful, your stage design may put your female panelists in uncomfortable situations. Also: What a…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Ensure Accessibility for Your Website Visitors
As public accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), associations must provide people with disabilities “full and equal…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
UK Concert Groups Team Up to Boost Concert Access for Fans With Disabilities
The charity Attitude Is Everything is leading a campaign to improve access to concert tickets for music fans…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Good Counsel: Is Your Website Open to All?
Following accessibility guidelines reduces legal risk and brings membership rewards.
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How to Use Design Thinking for Accessibility
Why should associations keep digital accessibility top of mind? One in five people in the United States has…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Talking Tech: Design Thinking for Accessibility
Accessible design enables people with disabilities to engage with digital products and services. Brightfind CEO Frank Klassen explains…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What an Aging Attendee Population Means for Meetings
Research shows that people are living and working longer. This means it’s also likely that you have some…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Kiosk Group Renews Focus on ADA Compliance Efforts
With the launch of both a new committee and working group, the Kiosk Industry Group Association hopes to…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Lyft Builds on Relationship With Deaf Community With New Features
The popular ride-hailing service is adding accessibility features intended to improve the experience for drivers who are deaf…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Idea Bank: Day Pass Makes Conference Education Affordable
What's the great idea? Pay As You Wish pass Who's doing it? College Art Association What's involved? Often,…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Museums for All Initiative Attracts Visitors, Reaches Participation Goals
Thanks to outreach efforts and the work of participating institutions, an initiative from the Association of Children’s Museums…
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Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Website Accessibility
If you're serious about building an inclusive community in your association, you're probably already paying attention to website…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Groups File Suits Over NYC Subway’s Lingering Accessibility Problems
In a pair of class-action lawsuits—one at the state level, one at federal—nonprofits and advocacy groups focused on…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Lyft Teams With National Association of the Deaf to Help Drivers
The car service launched both new technology and a partnership with the National Association of the Deaf in…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Tuesday Buzz: Are Single Parents Missing Your Meetings?
When it comes to meeting attendance, single parents may not be receiving the support they need. Also: how…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
CTA Foundation Hops on Self-Driving Cars
Teaming with IBM and Local Motors, the association’s charitable foundation is working to find a mobility solution for…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How to Make Your Association’s Website More Accessible
Have you ever had an elderly parent ask you to read some online information to them? Or have…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Boost Your Event’s Accessibility With This Toolkit
A new resource from the Event Service Professionals Association helps meeting venues, hotels, CVBs, and destinations ensure they…
