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Here's a really useful video from #disability activist Dr Shani Dhanda, who shares best #accessibility practices to create inclusive digital #marketing: https://zurl.co/IuXR If you need help implementing these changes, our team are here to assist you: https://zurl.co/8KN8

Jeremy Rockliff the states and territories were supposed to be looking after the other 90% of people with a disability for the last decade. Civic rights under the UNCRPD are expected unlike the progressive realisation of some rights these should have been forthcoming a decade ago. It is not to give a place to dump people from the NDIS it is to stop them being dumped on the NDIS because they have nowhere else to go. To provide service to some on the NDIS to compliment their needs. 27% of 100 billion if it is allowed to continue as is will be a lot more than providing what was supposed to be provided a decade ago.Health equity, education equity, employment and community access. Accessible homes. It is about inclusion. Whilst some advocates are incredibly more concerned about sexual services and masturbation The real issue is the sustainability of the scheme and the lives of people with a disability. Everyday people who just happen to have a disability. People are going without, the workforce is at failure level and 75% of providers are looking to leave the sector. This will be a disaster. Please Sir speak to someone who has some idea of whats going on and help to make this right. Don't politicise this. The hospital crisis is nothing compared to what will happen if this is not addressed. https://lnkd.in/gq8g77kz

Last week, at our #AusDNImpact24 conference, we heard from Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft. Jenny shared powerful insights into how they are making digital accessibility part of their DNA. As we celebrate #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay (#GAAD), Jenny's insights are a great reminder of our collective responsibility to foster an inclusive digital world. And we can start doing that by making our content universally accessible. Don't know where to start? Check out our latest blog for some practical tips on to implement simple WCAG compliant changes: https://lnkd.in/eqfSmYkv The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are founded on four key principles: 1. Perceivable: Information must be presented in ways that users can perceive through sight, touch, or hearing. 2. Operable: Content should be navigable and usable through various methods, including keyboard-only navigation. 3. Understandable: Clarity is key. Content should be straightforward and jargon-free. 4. Robust: Compatibility with a range of assistive technologies is essential. We also recently announced the launch of our Accessible Procurement Charter. This initiative invites organisations to pledge their commitment to incorporating accessibility into their technology procurement processes. We encourage all organisations to join us in this commitment, please reach out to [email protected] to learn more about the charter and how it can be implemented within your organisation.

Your website should be ADA compliant Check out why below👇 For those that may not know, ADA stands for the Americans wIth Disability Act. It was signed into law in 1990 to protect the 1 in 4 Americans with disabilities. The law originally covered mostly public places. However… In 2010 the Department of Justice revised regulations to essentially include websites as a public place. So, what does that mean for you? Basically, if your website cannot be accessed by people with disabilities, it’s simply not compliant with the law. So what should you do? If you are partnered with a digital marketing agency, definitely bring this up to them. They should be able to help you out. If you are not partnered with a digital marketing agency, I would highly suggest AccessiBe. Or, if you would like for my agency, ServiceHawk, to help you out please contact us by clicking the link below 👇.

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 [PART 3️⃣] 1️⃣ Inclusion: 🤝 Everyone has the right to access information and participate in the digital world. Accessibility ensures that no one is left behind. 2️⃣ Wider Audience: 👥 By making your website accessible, you reach a larger audience, including people with disabilities, older adults, and those using different devices or technologies.   3️⃣ SEO: 🔍 Accessible websites often rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs), improving your online visibility.   4️⃣ Legal Compliance: ⚖️ Many countries have laws and regulations requiring websites to be accessible. Stay on the right side. PART4️⃣👉https://lnkd.in/drUkky7f PART1️⃣👉 https://lnkd.in/dADBkp6w PART2️⃣👉 https://lnkd.in/dQCV3DMe #webaccessibility #inclusivedesign #digitalinclusion

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD. Embedding #DigitalAccess into your #inclusion #strategy is not just a nice to have, it's an essential part of your 🌟 #TalentAttraction approach to bring #Diverse talent into your business 💷 To ensure your business doesn't miss out on #ThePurplePound...the spending power of #disabled people and their families, worth an estimated £249 BILLION! This is a great Digital & Web Accessibility Guide from Texthelp offer lots of top tips, you can't afford to ignore! https://lnkd.in/eaP-YWFg #DisabilityAwareness #Neuroinclusion #Neurodiversity

When you start a company you think you have an idea of how things will run. But do you really? What I soon learned in my experience, is that it is okay to ask questions, make mistakes, and its encouraged to ask for help. Everyday, I am proud of what I am building and creating, an unique experience overall that allows me to do what I enjoy, and bring joy to others. One of my biggest obstacles, was our website. Okay, I have been in the tech industry for a while, but I have built a website, until a few months ago. And, it worked - when I hit the go live button, it really worked. But, as we started to grow, so did our needs. The website, became eh and dull. Then, one day on LinkedIn, this funny guy reaches out to me, Tobias Lavely, from Pixel Face Pirate, and well, the rest is history. The great about our interaction, he didn't push, he listened to what I thought I wanted, he asked lots of questions to get to know the business, but more importantly, the business owner, me. And before I knew it, he was redoing our website, modernizing it, updating us, and ensuring me that our business would pop now in major search engines. Independent business owners depend on other independent business owners, because they know the unique asks, and can work with MOQs, and other weird nuances that are specific to your business. So, if you are looking for a refresh for your website, I encourage to reach out to this inspiring, witty, and full of fresh ideas guy, for your business needs. Tobias listens, he really listens, sometimes too well, but you are heard, and that is really important to me. Because let's face it, our business that we are funding and working on, is just like one of our kids. And if you want to see a sample of his work, come check out our new site at, www.theflannelbear.com. And be sure to tell Tobias, that I sent you.

Some of the most common questions I hear from government website administrators center around what CivicPlus can do to support the creation and ongoing maintenance of ADA-compliant websites. I suggest always starting here with a baseline understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of website accessibility compliance requirements as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #GovernmentSolutions #WebsiteDesign #WebsiteAccessibility #Inclusivity #LocalGovernment https://lnkd.in/g-p9fm28

Some of the most common questions I hear from government website administrators center around what CivicPlus can do to support the creation and ongoing maintenance of ADA-compliant websites. I suggest always starting here with a baseline understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of website accessibility compliance requirements as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #GovernmentSolutions #WebsiteDesign #WebsiteAccessibility #Inclusivity #LocalGovernment https://lnkd.in/dbEci_HE

Do you ever think about how your digital content reaches everyone in your community? When it's not accessible, it's like holding a meeting but locking the doors to some residents. And that's not just unfair — it's a missed opportunity to connect and engage. Grab our white paper to see how enhancing accessibility isn't just about compliance — it's about showing you care. Make every resident feel valued and heard. @CivicPlus #WebAccessibility #MakeADifference #ResidentExperience https://lnkd.in/eCfRUDXF