Book Club Author Suggestion: Alice Munro
Brief Bio: Alice (Ann Laidlaw) Munro (1931-2024) was a renowned Canadian author, celebrated for her mastery of the short story. Born on July 10, 1931, …
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Book Club Author Suggestion: Fredrik Backman
Brief Bio: Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author and blogger known for his heartwarming and insightful novels that explore complex emotions and relationships. Born on …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Communicating Your Accessibility Efforts
This post is from the OIT November Accessibility Newsletter. It is written by Karen Pellegrin, Technology Accessibility Program (TAP) Manager. This monthly newsletter contains valuable …
Accessibility Quick Tip: 10 Essential Aspects for an Accessible User Experience
Ensuring online accessibility involves several key considerations that improve usability for all users, especially those with disabilities. Here are the most essential aspects to consider: …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Liane Moriarty
Brief Bio: Liane Moriarty is an internationally bestselling Australian author known for her contemporary fiction that often centers around themes of family, friendship, marriage, and …
Accessibility Quick Tip: WCAG 2.1 in a Nutshell
WCAG 2.1, or the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, is a set of internationally recognized standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Creating Accessible Online Meetings
It’s important to plan meetings so that they are inclusive of people who have vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive and other disabilities. Creating accessible online meetings …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Slide Deck Accessibility
Slide presentations are a common mode of communication, whether you are teaching or leading a webinar or meeting. Making presentation slide decks accessible is crucial to …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Addressing Neurodivergence in Your Accessibility Work
Neurodiverse individuals, including those with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, face a variety of challenges when it comes to online accessibility. Here are …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Advocating for and Implementing Accessibility Practices in an Organization
As organizations strive to create inclusive experiences, the importance of digital accessibility cannot be overstated. Yet, many organizations may be vocal about their commitment to …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Percival Everett
Brief Bio: Percival Everett is an acclaimed American author, poet, painter, and academic known for his prolific output across various genres, including literary fiction, satire, …
Book Club Author Suggestion : Haruki Murakami
Brief Bio: Haruki Murakami is a Japanese author born on January 12, 1949, in Kyoto, Japan. He is one of the most internationally renowned contemporary …
Accessibility Quick Tip: How to Ensure Your Email Communications are Accessible by All
Making emails accessible ensures that all recipients, including those with disabilities, can understand and interact with the content. Luckily, accessibility practices transfer from one medium …
Accessibility Quick Tip: What is Meant by Fundamental Alteration for Your Library’s Accessibility
Fundamental alteration refers to a situation in which modifying a technology, service, or product to make it accessible would change its essential nature or core …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Undue Burden and Your Library’s Accessibility
Undue burden in the context of technology accessibility refers to the significant difficulty or expense that an organization might face in making its digital products …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Stephen Graham Jones
Brief Bio: Stephen Graham Jones is a prolific American author known for his contributions to the genres of horror, speculative fiction, and literary fiction. He …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Creating an Equally Effective Alternative Access Plan for Your Resources and Your Community
It is unlikely that we will all be able to make using our services and resources seamless for everyone in our communities straight away. It …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Accommodation Plans
With the passing of HB21-1110 (Colorado Laws for Persons with Disabilities) and HB24-1454 (Grace Period, Non-Compliance Digital Accessibility), we are all working diligently to ensure …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Salman Rushdie
Brief Bio: Salman Rushdie, born Ahmed Salman Rushdie on June 19, 1947, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, is a prominent British-Indian-American novelist and essayist known …
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Accessibility Quick Tip: July is Disability Pride Month!
Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July to honor the achievements, identities, and contributions of people with disabilities. This month is dedicated to promoting visibility, …